PRO ACADEMY

VISION

Designed for talented young players with a desire to take their game to the next level. We expose our players to the standards, requirements and training habits expected of a pro cricketer and provide first class coaches, players, mentors and support staff to help them along their cricketing journey. Our intention is to help produce players for the NSW Emerging Blues and Youth programs in the near term, first grade cricketers in the medium term and First Class professionals and Australian players in the long term.

We look to assist our cricketers in accelerating their learning and development in 4 specific areas. The technical aspects of their game (technique), the way they think (psychology), the way they move (strength and conditioning) and the way they play the game (tactically).

Ultimately we take a holistic approach to our players and look to grow and develop not only quality cricketers, but most importantly quality people first and foremost.

OVERVIEW

The Pro Performance Cricket Academy has been created to provide a high performance cricket environment for talented young players with a desire to take their game to the next level. We do this through exposure to the standards, requirements and training habits expected of a professional cricketer along with first class coaches, players, mentors and support staff.

VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS

HARD WORK

We set extremely high standards for our players and expect nothing short of 100% commitment, hard work and discipline. The requirements of a First class player in the modern game are demanding and we look to give our players a taste of what it’s like to train like a Pro.

HUNGER FOR IMPROVEMENT

We want passionate cricketers that are looking to take their game to highest level. Our First class coaches and support staff will provide honest feedback and do all they can to provide invaluable insights, advice and support but ultimately it is up to our players to be self motivated and take a level of personal responsibility for their learning and development.

HONESTY & RESPECT

At the Pro Performance Academy we value honesty and expect our players to show respect at all times for themselves, their teammates, our coaches and our support staff. We care about our players and are passionate about helping each individual reach their potential in a safe, encouraging and professional environment.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE & FUN

What do we play the game for if not for enjoyment and fun! Pro Performance values a positive attitude and aims to create an environment that is challenging, supportive and most of all enjoyable. It is in this atmosphere that players thrive and gain invaluable increases in confidence, self belief and self efficacy. With an additional strong focus on team work and leadership skills we aim to assist our players in learning the essential skills for high performance applicable to all areas of life.

SOCIAL AWARENESS & CHARITY

We want our players to have a strong social awareness and sense of community and thus have formed a charitable arm of our business: Scores4aCause. Players will have the opportunity to be sponsored per run, wicket and catch throughout the season with funds raised going to support local charities and worthy causes. It’s a chance for our players to “give back” and also a healthy reminder of how grateful we should all be to involved with a wonderful game, in a beautiful country with our health and happiness.

BENEFITS OF THE PRO PERFORMANCE ACADEMY

2. THE COMPLETE PLAYER

At the Pro Performance Academy we take a holistic approach and aim to develop our players technically, tactically, psychologically, physically and personally. We work closely with our players to have clearly defined goals on specific measurable aspects of their game that we track the progress of throughout the program.

3. PRO VIDEO ANALYSIS

We will use video analysis at the start of the program, during and towards the end of the program to track improvements, provide visual feedback and improve development.

1. COACH : PLAYER RATIO

The Pro Performance Cricket Academy works on a coach : player ratio of 1 coach : 3 players. What a great opportunity to access 3 quality coaches all focused on the individual player each week for the duration of the program.

4. WORLD CLASS PHYSIOTHERAPY

We are excited to have formed a partnership with Stuart McKay founder and head physiotherapist at Total Physiotherapy. Based at 228c Clovelly Road, Coogee our Academy members have access to one of the leading Physiotherapists in the Eastern Suburbs at a subsidised rate. Our Canberra players will have access to our preferred Physiotherapy supplier in the region.

5. SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

We have been lucky to secure the services of renowned Sports Psychologist Alan Mantle. Alan has a wealth of experience and has worked with professional sporting organisations and players including the Canterbury Bulldogs NRL club, Cricket NSW , Cricket Tasmania. Mental skill training is an under utilised skill that is a great asset for anyone wanting to reach their potential in any endeavour in life. Alan specifically focuses on improving focus and concentration, self confidence, positive self talk, positive routines, mental imagery and goal setting.

6. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

The professional cricket players in the modern game are athletes and any young player wanting to reach their potential will need to be in top physical condition. At the Pro Performance Academy our players undertake age specific strength and conditioning testing and are provided with specific programs and support to help them be in the peak physical condition to perform at their best on and off the field.

7. ONLINE COACHING VIDEOS & CONTENT

To compliment our program our Pro Academy players will have access to all our online resources and content including our coaching modules on our YouTube channel.

SUMMARY

In my experience as a professional player, a former member of the Australian Cricket Academy and now a level 3 coach I want to provide the next generation of players access and exposure to everything I have learnt in my professional career along with all the latest and up to date Cricket Australia coaching information and philosophies. I aim to give the players a taste of what it’s like to train and prepare like a professional player and have high quality current from former first class players, coaches and mentors to assist them in the process. Add to this our supporting online coaching videos and content and I know we are providing a first class program that I wish I could have accessed at an earlier stage in my career. Essentially we are all about the players and we love nothing more than helping our crew grow and develop in all areas and hopefully reach their potential.