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.
Our talented and experienced coaches work under the guidance of Elite Cricket founder and former Australian XI and Australia ‘A’ representative Mark Atkinson (Level 3) with specialist coaches.
Academy participants will train like a first class player and be challenged by an intensive program to further enhance their existing skills.
Players will have the opportunity to choose specific training in their preferred disciplines with expert coaching in Wicket keeping, Batting, Pace and Spin Bowling.
- Sessions on captaincy, strategy and tactics
- Analysis of bowling action by video
- Extensive bowling machine batting technique work
SCHEDULE
Gladesville Indoor Sports, College St, Gladesville – 1st October 2010
Gladesville Indoor Sports, College St, Gladesville – 8th October 2010
The program runs 9am-3pm.
Cheers
Mark
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
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
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Cricket is truly finished for the season for most young players, the pitches have been covered over and goal posts for the various football codes dominate local grounds. However on Sunday, 50 talented young cricketers donned their whites to take part in the Sydney Cricket Club’s Junior Tigers Program.
The Academy, run by Elite Cricket Coaching for the Sydney Cricket Club, is designed to provide a complete 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 inaugural academy was held last year and head coach, Mark Atkinson was delighted with the outcome, “Happily I am able to report that 10 of the final 13 players selected for Green Shield in 2008/09 were Academy program graduates, of which 6 players have already progressed into grade cricket, including selections in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. 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.”
At the conclusion of today’s session, ex Sri Lankan Test player Russel Arnold shared with the boys his views about succeeding in cricket and taking your game to the next level. Future guests include Tigers legends and former first class cricketers Neil Maxwell, Jon Moss and Greg Hayne.
The program takes place over 8 sessions and will focus on teaching correct techniques, developing tactical awareness and game sense, injury prevention and preparation for competition. New this year is a fitness component and 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 Wicketkeeping Academy 2009 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.
Pre-season Spin Bowling program 2009 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.
Pre-season Fast Bowling Program 2009 enrolment form
Designed for fast and swing bowlers, the program is an ideal way to increase your skills and learn more about the art of fast bowling.
Headed by Elite Cricket Senior Coach Paddy Little 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.
Consistently good performances are built on the back of excellent planning and skillful and precise execution.
Given we are only around 10 weeks from competition it is timely that players wanting to excel this season begin their pre-season campaign.
The key to an effective pre-season is to train both hard and smart, so before you go out and start hitting, bowling and catching balls a little planning will go a long way to ensure your hard work is rewarded.
A thorough plan should cover all aspects of your performance requirements including:
- Game sense – strategy and tactics
- Mental – concentration, goal setting, relaxation and dealing with pressure
- Technical – batting, bowling and fielding/wicketkeeping
- Fitness – strength, endurance, flexibility and diet
Please find a link below to a 5 step planning model to assist with your planning for the season.
Masterclass: Planning For The Season
Also please find below a link to the strength program that Elite Cricket is using in the Sydney Tigers Cricket Club Academy programs.
Elite Cricket Strength Training Program
Click on the headings in red below for coming event and enrolment details.
WICKETKEEPING ACADEMY AND SPECIALIST BOWLING PROGRAMS START THIS SUNDAY
Wicketkeeping Academy – Event and Enrolment details
1 PLACE LEFT
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.
Specialist Programs – Fast And Spin Bowling – Event and Enrolment details
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
Elite Cricket has once again assembled a top line 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).
Cheers
Mark
