2008-09 - University of New South Wales Cricket Club

UNSW Cricket Club Annual ReportCoaching Report6. Future Focal PointsAs the UNSWCC moves forward from season 2008/09, the lessons learned from this and earlierseasons and, accordingly some of the key focal points for our club and coaching programs, are:• Providing greater structure to mid‐week training sessions for 3rd to 6th grade players.• Continuing the development and roll‐out of the mentoring system for younger players.And various focal points from prior years that remain relevant at the end of season 2008/09:• Devise and implement better programs of mental preparedness/cricket psychology input forplayers as part of the pre‐season program and, if necessary, extend into the season proper.• Devise, implement and enforce a more structured in‐season fitness regime.• Ensure a more structured program of attendance at trainings by “expert” coaches to add toand compliment the current coaching input.• Better formalise player specific coaching/development plans and consistent use of video andassociated software analysis to enhance player feedback, understanding and direction.• At a more broad cricket level, continue to promote and run Junior Cricket Coaching camps inrelevant school holidays to be coached by 1st Grade players (men and women) and UNSWCCcoaching staff and to be open to ALL cricketers of any ability aged 6‐18 years.UNSWCC COACHING TEAMAt the 2009 UNSW Blues Dinner Darren Sue (centre) was rewarded for his years of service to theclub with the University presenting him with a Sports Recognition Award. He was joined at thedinner by a host of other club members including Stuart McKay (left) and David jebb (right).Season 2008/2009 Page 25