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printing it off. The information sheet has suggestions that will help playersprevent injuries and perform better [see side one of the ‘Cricket SmartTips’ above]. A coach can add to this by selecting and editing differenttemplates [eg. contact lists, checklists, goals, team information, weeklytraining plan and a calendar of events].3. COACH EDUCATIONThe development of suitably qualified coaches is one of the key elementsof any secondary school cricket programme. Providing coaches with theopportunity to undertake COACH EDUCATION COURSES and acquirecoaching qualifications is important in this respect.The Director of Coaching or Teacher-in-Charge of Cricket has animportant role to play here, through organising and providing professionaldevelopment opportunities such as coaching updates, specialist coachingclinics, access to local association coach education courses andmembership of the New Zealand Cricket Coaches’ Association, for allcoaches involved so they are able to keep abreast of the latest trends andbest practice.4. STRUCTURED PRACTICES AND QUALITY COACHINGIncreasingly young players are becoming more discerning and expect thebest opportunities to progress in the game. Practice sessions thereforeneed to be regular, well planned and managed by coaches who are ableto relate to, and educate the players by adapting their coaching to thelevel and ability of the team. For suggestions on how to set up a qualitypractice and coaching programme in a secondary school see the NewZealand Cricket ‘School Support’ resources: ‘An Effective Coaching Structure for Secondary Schools’ ‘Coaching and Practice Plans: Implementing an EffectiveCoaching Programme in Secondary Schools and Clubs’5. COMPETITION FORMATSAt the secondary school level players start to rationalise their sportscommitments. In cricket some want to play competitively and aspire to the1 st XI, while others want to participate more socially. To cater for thediversity of player needs, interests and abilities a number of differentduration, competition formats, scheduled afterschool and on Saturdays,should be offered. This increases the attraction of the game and givesplayers a choice so they are more inclined to stay involved.22
6. ENTERING SCHOOL TEAMS IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONSSince 1990 the nationalsecondary school boys’GILLETTE CUP competition hasprovided a great opportunity forschools to enter their firstelevens and play other schoolsin their cricket association, andbeyond if they are able toadvance. The success of theGillette Cup later lead to theformation of similar nationalsecondary school competitions for girls [1994] and junior boys [2004] –both sponsored by the NEW ZEALAND COMMUNITY TRUST.Over 400 school teams are now entered in these competitions annuallywith eight in each contest going on to play in the national finals’tournaments. These competitions provide high quality options for schoolsto profile the game within their schools and communities and to elevatetheir players into representative cricket. For example, 45 first class playersand 11 Black Caps have represented their schools in the Gillette Cupfinals.Many schools also organise additional INTERSCHOOL FIXTURES fortheir teams, and/or participate in local or regional competitions [eg. CentralNorth Island ‘Super 8’ competition], and/or take their senior and/ordeveloping teams overseas to play in international tournaments or againsta range of schools or age group selections. There is no doubt that theprofile and publicity surrounding these, especially the latter, highlight aschool’s cricket programme and act as a major recruitment and retentionstrategy, particularly for the keen, talented player.7. QUALITY FACILITIESThere is no doubt that having high quality turf and/or artificial pitches is amust for players being able to perform at their best and enjoy theirinvolvement. This is further reinforced by having well surfaced andmaintained practice nets. If players cannot practice properly and play onwell prepared pitches, then they will frequently opt to do something elsethat is more rewarding. Practice and playing surfaces should be thenumber one priority for cricket in secondary schools if they are tosuccessfully promote, grow and sustain the game.8. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTIt is important to recognise and celebrate success at all levels of thegame. The performances of teams and individuals should be highlighted23
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