On Sunday, 60 talented young cricketers donned their whites to take part in the Sydney Cricket Club’s annual Junior Tigers Program.
The Academy, run by Elite Cricket Coaching for the Sydney Cricket Club, is designed to provide a pathway for the development, coaching and mentoring of talented young cricketers who will eventually see the Sydney Cricket Club as their home as they mature into Grade cricketers.
The program was launched in 2008/09 and head coach, Mark Atkinson has been delighted with the outcomes to date, “Happily I am able to report that 10 of the final 13 players selected for Green Shield in both 2008/09 and 2009/10 were Academy program graduates, of which 10 players have already progressed into grade cricket, including selections in the NSW U/17 squads, City U/16 representative teams and Tigers 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teams. Clearly, if talented young players are looking to progress into grade cricket and beyond, the Academy program represents not only a great stepping stone for their career but also an outstanding opportunity to develop their skills. We are very hopeful of having our first Junior Tiger selected in 1st grade this season”
The program will include the appearance of some special guest coaches including former Blues legends Wayne ‘Cracker’ Holdsworth and David ‘Freddy’ Freedman who will share with the boys their views about succeeding in cricket and taking your game to the next level.
The program takes place over 6 sessions and will focus on teaching correct techniques, developing tactical awareness and game sense, injury prevention and preparation for competition and includes a fitness component where the boys will be put through a challenging routine to ensure they are fit and match ready for when the posts come down and cricket pitches reappear on the grounds.
More information please contact Mark Atkinson 0422 787 727
Pre-Season 2010 Spin Bowling enrolment form
Designed for cricketers who are showing an interest in the more specialised area of spin bowling, this program is an ideal way to increase your skills and learn more about the great game of cricket.
Headed by NSW Blues Coach David Freedman this intensive, structured program focuses on developing the correct technique to optimise performance and prevent injury featuring video analysis, a customised individual high performance strategy and comprehensive report.
The school holidays are just about here and it is a perfect time to practice your skills before the season gets into full swing.
Congratulations to those players who have recently been selected in representative, Green Shield and school teams. Our High Performance Academy is designed for your standard of cricket and provides the opportunity for you to experience an excellent preparation for your season in an elite program offering:
- Turf nets
- Video (frame by frame) analysis of bowling action
- Expert coaching team with low coach to player ratio
Enrolment in this program is for players aged 13 plus, by application only and places are limited
Further details click here
We also still have places available in our popular SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, held in a range of venues in Sydney’s Northern, Inner West and Eastern suburbs.
Further details click here
And for the younger ones (5 – 7 years) looking to have some fun and learn some basic cricket skills our On the Ball program is also available at all venues.
More info click here
OUT OF TIME? For last minute enrolments we now have now available enrolment via email with payment through EFT transfer.
Continuing on our series of articles for players and coaches, below are three additional and very useful articles:
For players I recommend you read the tips from David Freedman. David regularly coaches for Elite Cricket and is part of Cricket NSW’s High Performance Department.
We get many requests from clubs and organisations for assistance with coaching. Just because you’re a good player doesn’t mean you’re going to be a good coach or find it easy and you may find the articles below will help with your coaching skills.
Cheers
Mark
The cricket season is fast approaching and Elite Cricket has a great range of programs to assist players of all ages and abilities prepare for the best season of their careers by working closely with an expert coach.
Simply click on the headings below to find out all the event and enrolment details.
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM – EVENT AND ENROLMENT DETAILS
Kick start your pre-season program this July
WICKETKEEPING ACADEMY – EVENT AND ENROLMENT DETAILS
Exclusively directed by Mark Atkinson this intensive program is most suitable for aspiring wicketkeepers who have already had some experience in match play situations, covers all aspects of the art of wicketkeeping and leaves players feeling confident and ready for their best season behind the stumps.
INTENSIVE SPECIALIST PROGRAMS – FAST AND SPIN BOWLING – EVENT AND ENROLMENT DETAILS
Elite Cricket has once again assembled a crack team of NSW’s finest coaches for our programs, including NSW Blues paceman Mark Cameron (Fast bowling) and NSW Blues Coach David Freedman (Spin bowling).
HIGH PERFORMANCE INDIVIDUAL COACHING – PROGRAM DETAILS
For players trying out for representative, school, Green Shield and grade selection why not give yourself the best chance with a program of individual sessions where Elite Cricket will design and deliver a program for you over a number of lessons.
Cheers
Mark
