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Sharing best practice forstarting and running a cricketacademy during the winter toimprove the skills andperformances of the players.Andy Moore (completing hisMasters in Research onperformance analysis, havinggraduated from a sports studiesdegree) will give a presentationin identifying key performanceindicators within elite T20cricket using performanceanalysis.A Cricket Conference isplanned for 13th November,where special master classesfor bowling and batting will beheld with players from thecounty. From the lastconference the Hertfordshirecoaches wanted to see moremaster classes.Most successful season everfor County Age-Group teams.U17 boys won the final of theECB County Cup BCompetition, beating Norfolk inthe final. The U15 boys reachedthe ECB County Cup final,losing out to Norfolk in the final.The U12 boys were championsat the Ipswich Festival. The U13girls also won the ECB EastLeague.The Women’s team had theirmost successful season sincethe re-structuring of theleagues. Losing to Durham inthe final game of the seasonsaw Durham get promoted andHertfordshire finish second.. Huntingdonshire is currentlyrunning a UKCC2 course.In addition to winning a SkySports OutstandingContribution and Services toCricket Coaching award thisyear, Pete Waughman, (a Level2 coach from Houghton andWyton CC) after beingnominated by his club won theHunts Post (a local paper)September’s ‘Unsung HeroAward’ for his for services tolocal sport.Currently planning for thenext HCB CA annualconference day and AGM forearly December.HCB CA are in the processof developing a plan to helpsupport Hunts Howzat CC,which is predominantly a clubfor adults with a range ofdisabilities. It has been runningfor a few years with adecreasing core of volunteers.. ICC Europe delivered 16UKCC1 and 13 UKCC2courses, 6 CDWs, 3 ClubCoach Awards: 3 and 16 Introto Cricket courses. Andplanning an additional 16UKCC1, 10 UKCC2, 36 CDWsand 12 Intro to Cricket courses.Development of the StraightLines Newsletters frominformation to education (Issue8). The Straight Lines newformat is now ready and will beused. Previous Issues are onthe Website.Workforce Development andDelivery Plan: the focus wasaround the ICC Introduction toCricket Tutors, which createspotential to build and developcapacity within each country.100% of Associate and 75% ofAffiliate members are able todeliver the ICC Introduction toCricket Course in their country.Coach Education Forums viaSkype: this is a continuedsuccess for Europe. This hascreated open discussionsaround Coach Developmentand Education. We havecreated a consistent messageand have developed a goodnetwork of people which willspread the games messageacross Europe‘Howzat!’: Translation of the9 languages is complete. Alongwith other ICC Europedocuments and the translatedLaws of Cricket (in partnershipwith MCC), the update will besent to all ‘Howzat!’ users laterin the year. This again willcreate a good opportunity todevelop coach understanding.The ‘Howzat!’ resource willbecome the centre of alleducation for coaches.Therefore it is essential thatcoaches who have the‘Howzat!’ resource use this.Coach ConsultantProgramme Report; JohnStannard’s Role: PilotProgramme with Ireland,Scotland, Netherlands,Denmark, France, Netherlands,Jersey and GuernseyKey Outcomes from theSupport Programme:1. Development of a clearunderstanding of the ICCEurope Coach EducationPathway and how it links withthe ECB. (Player Environmentand Coaching Courses). Whydo we develop coaches?2. Development of a strategyfor promoting courses incountry.3. Delivering a high qualityexperience (pre-, during, andpost- course).4. Development of a plan forsupporting coaches (CA)5. Development of a workforce(tutors, etc)The overall programme hasbeen a success. John has beenable to visit all MemberCountries and has developeda clear understanding of theCoach Developmentenvironment in Europe.Distance support has beenoffered and promotion of theECB CA has been a key factor.2012 European CoachesConference ‘Potential toPerformance’.In 2011 ICC Europedelivered a CoachesConference, ‘Coaching theChanging Game’, with the aimof developing a coach’sunderstanding of how the gameis changing. Following a reviewof the event, ICC Europe will behosting another CoachesConference, which will beaimed at the performance level.The Conference will again beheld in Guernsey, 13th to 15thJanuary, at the Guernsey IndoorCricket Centre. The Conferenceaims to offer continuousperformance development forour leading performancecoaches. The conference alsodelegates a good opportunity tomeet other coaches of a similarlevel to discuss and developstyles / approaches and ideasfor coaching.. Kent will be running 5UKCC1, 4 UKCC2 courses andthe full set of CDWs.It is planned to introduce aContinuing ProfessionalDevelopment programme, withpoints being awarded tocoaches for attending variouscomponents to maintain andenhance current coachingqualifications and status. Thiswill help coaches to create arealistic programme to fullyrealise their potential.Kent held their 2012 SkySports hospitality event at theCounty ground, and achieved agood level of nominations ineach category. Certificateswere presented by PeterRobinson.Angus Fraser18
A Coach Developmentweekend takes place onSaturday 19 and Sunday 20November. Saturday is aimedat county age-group anddistrict age-group coaches,Sunday at those more recentlyqualified. Local CArepresentatives, Darren Bull,Richard Durrant and OllySummerfield, arecommunicating with membersand gaining an insight into theirvarious aspirations and helpingto address issues.. Middlesex - 11 first-classcricketers attended the 6CDWs and then were assessedfor the Club Coach Award.They shared their experiencesof working with some of thebest names in coaching,reflecting on who had made adifference to them and why.All Level 2 candidates wereinvited into the MiddlesexIndoor Cricket Centre tocomplete CRBs and Life-savingcourses.All were introduced to thenew ‘Howzat’ resource.The CA are developing theuse of social media sites to beable to communicate effectivelywith members.Sky Sports Coach Awardsnominations were receivedfrom most colts clubs, with 3deserving coaches selected togo through to possible nationalhonours.A curry lunch for memberswas held with Angus Fraser,Middlesex Director of Cricket.He thanked them for all theirefforts and reminded them thatthey are the starting point forevery young cricketer on theplaying pathway to excellence.Academy Director, GraemeWest, addressed coachesabout their importance in thetalent identification process,with particular reference toyoung players who have anoutstanding technique andattitude rather than those whohave been successful simplybecause they have developedquicker physically.Another coach’s dinner isplanned for January andMiddlesex coaches day in April.Mark O’Neill, the countyclub’s batting coach, said howenjoyable it was working withclub coaches and is keen to dosome more next year.Over the past 6 years there hasbeen significant increases inopportunities for women andgirls.Five clubs are being set upto cater for the needs of peoplewith a disability. Many of ourmainstream colts clubs havebeen more inclusive in givingopportunities to play.Mark O’Neill. Norfolk will be running 2UKCC1 courses and 1 UKCC2course, as well as WIS, C4T, YLand CDWs, plus ‘Howzat’Orientation, Creating the rightenvironment, AcquiringTechnical Skills, and Strengthand Conditioning for Cricketers.Tom Davies is now trainedand will be an excellentaddition to the Norfolk CB TutorWorkforce.Norfolk CA won NationalTutor Team of the Year.Congratulations to Chris Brown(NCB Performance Manager)and his team of Mick Piggott,Tom Davies, James Campell-Johnston and Chris Dalton.Norfolk U14s/U17s reachedthe national finals (1-daycompetition). Norfolk GirlsU13/U15s reached the nationalsemi-finals.Following the continuedsuccess of the EPP, Norfolk CBhave a Centre of ExcellenceProgramme (U11-U14) to fitunderneath the EPP to cementthe player pathway.Chris Brown (NCBPerformance Manager) waslead Spin Coach for the ICCAmericas Academy in 2011.. Suffolk will deliver 2 UKCC1,2 UKCC2 and 2 Young Leadercourses, plus 1 set of CDWsand Club Coach assessment.Help is required at locallevel to secure indoor venues ata sensible cost. This is provinga real issue this winter.A mini learning day will beheld in December. Two FirstClass coaches will attend toimpart knowledge, includinglunch and presentation ofawards.The Board is to beincorporated from late 2011.Continued progress, withmore girls sides planned andfurther development of Suffolk’shearing impaired squad.. Surrey will be delivering thefull range of Coach Educationcourses over the winter fromYoung Leaders through toCDWs.A Club Coach MentoringScheme was launched thissummer: 15 clubs received helpand support from anexperienced coach appointedby Surrey CA. This involved 4visits from the Mentor to assistthe club with planning, workingwith individual coaches andcreating specialist coachingsessions to address anyidentified need at the club. Theprogramme was well receivedand will be rolled out in 2012.Nominations were collectedfor Sky Sports Coach Awards.The awards evening was heldin conjunction with the OSCAsat the Kia Oval during theSurrey vs Northants CB40match in August.Pitchvision ran a freeworkshop for CA members,entitled ‘Creating StrikeBowlers’, attended by 35coaches.This winter will see thelaunch of an exciting newinitiative. The Jim Laker LegacyProject will give coaches theopportunity to be upskilled onSurrey and Englandspin bowling legendJim Lakerall aspects of spin bowling,including batting against andkeeping to spinners.Mushtaq AhmedIn association with Sky Sports anumber of members had theopportunity to attend workshopsdelivered by Andy Flower andMushtaq Ahmed (above).. Sussex - During the winter of2010/11 all 6 CDWs, with a total21 coaches participating. TheECB Club Coach Assessmentsessions followed during theSpring of 2011, with 7 sessionsbeing held, producing 15 newECB Club Coaches for Sussex.Three members of theManagement Forum werenominated for the 2011 NatwestOSCAs: David Lewry (Chairmanand retiring co-ordinator forCounty Coach DevelopmentOperations), Andy Smith(Secretary and ECB CA RegionalRepresentative) and JohnWoodford (Co-ordinator for theAnnual Coaches ConferenceDay). David Lewry emerged as aworthy winner of the ‘League andBoards’ category.19
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