Elite Cricket inspires, develops and empowers cricketers from beginner through to the elite level with comprehensive, innovative and proven coaching programs.
Our comprehensive range of exclusive, innovative and proven programs operate year round to provide cricketers with an extremely satisfying cricket experience, develop skills, build confidence and increase understanding and enjoyment of the game of cricket.
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September Specialist Enrolment 2010
A good wicketkeeper is critical to the success of any team. They need to be reliable, fit, skilful, tough and at times brilliant but this key position can often by occupied by the player who is, at times, a forgotten man at practice. A good keeper can turn a game their team’s way with an outstanding catch, stumping or run-out and in order for a wicketkeeper to excel they must put in quality time and effort to work on all aspects of their game.
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.
Coached and designed by Mark Atkinson
Elite Cricket is excited to announce that former NSW Blues pace bowling legend Wayne ‘Cracker’ Holdsworth will be conducting an intensive 4 week pace bowling program at Gladesville Indoor Sports Centre.
The program will run on consecutive Mondays 30th August, 6th, 13th and 20th September 2010. Aspiring speedsters will have the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s finest pace bowling coaches in age appropriate groups of 4 in 40 minute sessions.
The fee for the program is $160 and please note that places are strictly limited.
To apply for the program please submit you application by email to admin@elitecricket.com.au
Cheers
Mark
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
Designed for cricketers who are looking to take their game to the next level.
High Performance Program Season 2010-11 application form
Admission to the program is by application only as the program has a minimum skill requirement.
Successful applicants for this elite level program will be over the age of 14, possess high levels of cricket skills and fitness, be self-disciplined, highly dedicated, highly motivated and prepared to work extremely hard to develop their game.
Working weekly with Mark Atkinson over a 30 week program players will train like first class cricketers to further enhance their existing skills and match awareness.
Program content includes:
Pre-Season 2010 Wicketkeeping enrolment form
A good wicketkeeper is critical to the success of any team. They need to be reliable, fit, skilful, tough and at times brilliant but this key position can often by occupied by the player who is, at times, a forgotten man at practice. A good keeper can turn a game their team’s way with an outstanding catch, stumping or run-out and in order for a wicketkeeper to excel they must put in quality time and effort to work on all aspects of their game.
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.
Coached and designed by Mark Atkinson
I am pleased to announce that an Elite Cricket Under 15 touring team will be heading to Darwin in July 2010 to compete in the Northern Territory Mid Year Carnival. The players come from a wide range of clubs across Sydney and we are looking forward to some very competitive T20 and limited over cricket over the 5 days.
The Elite Cricket touring squad is:
B.Adams
C. Booth
J . Dunn
S. Evans
L. Hodson
M. Maittlen
L.A.Stewart
L.J.Stewart
S. Pointer
B. Riddle
L. Schirato
M. Wilkins
M. Atkinson – Coach
Elite Cricket is pleased to announce the venue and dates for our July 2010 School Holiday Program to be held in association with Ryde-Hunters Hill Pirates Cricket Club.
JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
July 10 SHP Pirates enrolment form
The program is suitable for ages 7 – 14 and will be conducted from 9am to 3pm.
July 10 OTB Pirates enrolment form
‘On the Ball’ is for girls and boys from 5 -7 years, who have perhaps never played cricket or who have just begun their cricketing career. In these sessions run from 9am to 12pm and are a great way to have fun and learn about the game of cricket.
JULY HIGH PERFORMANCE – BOOT CAMP
This program has a minimum skill requirement and is specifically designed for cricketers playing at representative level or its school equivalent and places are limited.
Successful applicants for this elite program will also possess high levels of cricket skill and fitness, be self-disciplined, highly motivated and aged 12 years or above.
The program features analysis of bowling action by video and extensive bowling machine batting technique work.
Cheers
Mark
Last Friday at the NSW vs SA Sheffield Shield game at the SCG local cricketers Alex Rashleigh and Shaun Miller were both honoured with caps after being selected in the Green Shield Merit Teams. The boys were presented with their caps by Australia’s latest cricketing star Steven Smith.
The Green Shield is known to be the toughest Under 16 cricket competition in the world and the boys were thrilled to be selected in the teams. Both boys play locally for Sydney Cricket Club and are coached by Elite Cricket’s Mark Atkinson.
Elite Cricket took an U16 team to New Zealand to compete in the Nelson Youth Cricket Festival in late January. The team was made up of players from Northern Districts, Balmain, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs and Armidale and took part in the cricket tournament at the tip of New Zealand’s North Island.
The Elite Cricket XI was unfortunate not to get a win, but learned to adjust to the different (and difficult) playing conditions and competed well against some strong New Zealand teams from Auckland Grammar, Nelson College, Christchurch and an all-conquering Australian team from Endeavour Sports High School. The team was accompanied and coached by Elite Cricket’s Mark Atkinson and hopes to return in 2011 to continue the “Trans-Tasman rivalry”
Cheers
Mark
