Heart in the Oven, Head in the Fridge: Coaching Control in Critical Game Moments
The next element in our guide to recognising and developing mental toughness in our players relates to "Critical Moment Control" (CMC).
What is CMC? It's often described by the quote "heart in the oven and head in the fridge".
Players high in CMC always make the right judgements under pressure. Not only do they make the right decisions, they also follow through and deliver the goods: Clear mind, clear thinking, and unwavering execution.
These players control the situation with a strong mind: The situation does not control them. They show skilful thinking, skilful risk taking, and skilful execution. Each one is a great player to have around when it comes to finishing games off.
CRICKET JOBS: Internship, Cricket Development and Community Programmes - Sussex CB (UK)
Closing date: 5th January 2015
Reports To: Head of Cricket Development / Cricket Development Programmes Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
CRICKET JOBS: 2nd XI / Academy Physio - Worcester CCC (UK)
Closing date: 1st January 2015
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Worcestershire County Cricket Club Science and Medicine Team.
All applicants should be registered with CSP and HPC. New graduates will be considered.
CRICKET JOBS: Ticketing and Membership Supervisor - Sussex CCC (UK)
Closing date: 10th December 2014
An exciting and high-profile opportunity has arisen to work at one of the country’s most successful professional cricket clubs. Sussex County Cricket Club is recruiting a full- time Ticketing and Membership Supervisor.
CRICKET JOBS: Cricket Development Coach - Bedfordshire CB (UK)
Closing date: 15th December 2014
Bedfordshire Cricket Ltd is the governing body for cricket in Bedfordshire. Our purpose is to give the people of Bedfordshire the opportunity to play and enjoy cricket to the best of their ability. We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Cricket Development Coach to join our development team in delivering high-quality cricket opportunities within our schools, disability and women and girls development programmes and widening participation community programmes.
Is it Time to Stop Inexperienced Bowling Machine Feeders Delivering Short Balls?
Coach Gary Palmer wants to know your opinion on how to train playing the short ball.
Are we pushing the boundaries of safety?
It's time to stop inexperienced and underage people feeding short pitched deliveries on bowling machines.
What to do at Open Cricket Nets
How do you train when the coach or captain says "do what you like, just get something meaningful done"?
Modern coaches are all about giving players freedom to train. This means you need to be self-reliant as a player and work out your own training, even at group sessions. Yet often I see players given freedom and unsure what to do with it. They end up with a half-hearted warm up and getting a few throw downs under the guise of "getting my eye in".
We can do better than that.
So, the next time you have to direct your own training, if there is a coach there or not, here is what to do.
CRICKET JOBS: Gymnasium Assistant - Sri Lanka Cricket (SL)
Closing date: 7th December 2014
Sri Lanka Cricket are looking to make an immediate appointment for the position of Gymnasium Assistant.
CRICKET JOBS: General Manager Womens Cricket, Lahore - Pakistan CB (Pak)
Closing date: 8th December 2014
The Pakistan Cricket Board is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of General Manager of Womens Cricket, based in Lahore.
CRICKET JOBS: Game Development Officer, Female Cricket - WACA (Aus)
Closing date: 5th December 2014
Classification: Game Development
Manager: Community Engagement Manager