Get Fit to Play Cricket without Getting Injured
If you are reluctant to do fitness training to improve your cricket because you are afraid of getting injured then this is the article for you.
I'm here to tell you that there is a very real injury risk in fitness training. I'm also here to tell you how you can reduce that risk to virtually zero while still getting all the benefits. It's not about if you should train - that's unquestionable - it's all about how you train.
CRICKET JOBS: Youth Administrator - MCC (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
(1 Year Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of an extension)
Salary dependent on skills and experience
Marylebone Cricket Club (“the Club”) is the world’s most active cricket club, custodian of the laws of cricket and is also the owner of Lord’s Ground, affectionately known as the “Home of Cricket”. The MCC and Lord’s brands are renowned worldwide and are synonymous with excellence, prestige and providing an enjoyable customer experience, whether at an international cricket match with 28,500 spectators, or for Sunday Afternoon Tea in the Long Room.
CRICKET JOBS: Cricket Coach - Esher CC (UK)
Closing date: 12th November 2015
Surrey based club are seeking an experienced professional cricket coach for the 2016 season. The successful candidate will have significant 1st Class Experience, at least 3 years practicable coaching of young cricketer’s experience, be UKCC 2 or above qualified, have up to date Child Safety and 1st Aid Certificates. Approx. 20 weeks winter coaching, from Jan to March and 15 weeks summer coaching during weekday evenings and Sunday mornings, from April to Aug. Salary to be agreed.
CRICKET JOBS: GM Marketing and Communications - New Zealand Cricket (NZ)
Closing date: undisclosed
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services & Strategy, the General Manager Marketing & Communications will ensure all marketing, communications and fan engagement activity contributes to deep and long lasting relationships with cricket fans.
CRICKET JOBS: Hospitality Staff, Part Time - Derbyshire CCC (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Derbyshire County Cricket Club, our aim is to attract, develop and retain ambitious and forward thinking individuals in order to create a culture of great talent.
We take pride in what we do and the surroundings in which we do it and value our staff as highly as all other facets of the organisation.
We believe that The 3aaa County Ground is a positive and rewarding working environment, giving employees the opportunity to progress and thrive in their careers
Are You Hurting Your Cricket by Trying to Improve?
Like millions of aspiring school and club cricketers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar wants to bowl faster. Sanjay Mankrekar thinks he shouldn't get ideas above his ability. So, is it true that in trying to improve your cricket, you can end up losing your strengths?
Cricket Show 331: Competition Winner
This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Ben. He wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.
The winning question was,
CRICKET JOBS: Programme Co-ordinator - Notts CCC (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Coach Core is an Apprenticeship programme developed and funded by the Royal Foundation. It is designed to give NEET young people an employer led entry into the community coaching profession. The Nottingham Coach Core Apprenticeship programme is being delivered by a partnership consisting of:- Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and its charity The Trent Bridge Community Trust, Notts County Football In the Community, Nottingham Forest Football in the Community, National Ice Centre, Nottingham Rugby, Nottingham City of Football and Epic Partners. This partnership approach for the delivery of Coach Core has not been done before, if successful this model will be continued and developed further.
CRICKET JOBS: Apprentice - Nottinghamshire CCC (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Team Nottingham is a consortium of the professional sporting clubs in Nottinghamshire: City of Football, Notts County Football in the Community, Nottingham Forest Football in the Community, Nottingham Rugby, National Ice Centre, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and Epic Partners.
CRICKET JOBS: Head of Finance and Resources - Chance to Shine (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Chance to Shine is a national charity whose mission is to take cricket into state schools and deprived communities to raise aspiration, build skills, unite diverse communities and inspire young people. Its vision is to give every young person the opportunity to play and learn through cricket – with all the associated educational, social and health benefits.