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What Mark Garaway Learned This Year

I thoroughly enjoy spending time with people who I can learn from. So here are my three top learning experiences from 2015.

Cricket Show S6 Episode 50: End of Year Extravaganza!

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Sam Lavery, Mark Garaway and David Hinchliffe wrap up the series with more cricket chat. The show includes a quick review of the year from a coaching perspective before getting into some more technical troubleshooting.

There is a tactical discussion around what to bowl when and we help a young fast bowler find out more about "chest drive" Listen to the last show for the answers.

CRICKET JOBS: Player Coach - Cookham Dean CC (UK)

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Closing date: 20th January 2016

Cookham Dean CC is one of the leading cricket clubs in Berkshire, set in a lovely village between Maidenhead and Marlow.  Last season, the 1st XI were promoted to the Home Counties Premier League (Division 2) following consecutive league title wins, and the Club has three other senior Saturday XI’s in the Thames Valley League, and a strong colts set-up particularly in the younger age groups.

How Christmas Pantomime Can Improve Your Cricket

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Good sporting performance is a lot like acting in a British Panto.

Oh yes it is.

How to Have a Bullet Throw

A powerful throw sends a message to a batting team.

The batsmen are looking for a second run and you are in the deep. The both look up to see your throw, as do most of the batsmen waiting to come in. There is a subtle moment of expectation: Just how good is this guy’s throw?

You sear it in head high, dipping into the keeper’s gloves so he doesn’t have to move.

Cricket Show 341: Competition Winner

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This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is ​ Shukkur. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was,

CRICKET JOBS: U11 Head Coach - Cumbria CC (UK)

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Closing date: 18th January 2016

Cumbria Cricket LTD is the Local Governing Body for cricket in Cumbria as a member of the England & Wales Cricket Board Recreational Assembly.  

Company objects are to promote the game of cricket at all levels through the delivery of the strategy Cricket Together. Key partners have worked with Cumbria Cricket to provide a restructured Player Pathway. County Squads is a key element of this.

Cumbria Cricket Ltd is looking to recruit an U11 County Head Coach for 2016

The Under 11 County Squad currently plays 15 fixtures including some friendlies and the Ipswich 5 day festival. This exciting role will involve:

CRICKET JOBS: Director of Cricket - Dartford CC (UK)

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Closing date: undisclosed

Dartford cricket club are looking to employ a director of cricket. This would involve delivering senior adult coaching on a Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and playing in the first team in the Kent premier league. The director will be tasked with leading on the overall coaching and development strategy for the clubs elite players. The candidate should have relevant coaching and playing credentials.

CRICKET JOBS: Coaching Position - Bucks CB (UK)

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Closing date: 15th January 2016

Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Cricket Boards (BBO)are going to be jointly running two Women's U23 Squads across the region.

Addressing the current gap in opportunities and strengthening the pathway between Youth County programs (ending at U17) and Senior County Squads.Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire are also looking to work more closely in the running of their senior squads.

CRICKET JOBS: Development Manager - ICC (UAE)

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Closing date: 22nd January 2016

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket. Its Development Programme has specific strategic objectives aimed at the sustainable development and strengthening of the sport globally. They are currently recruiting a Development Manager for Europe.