Use "Punch Yourself in the Head Moments" to Become a Better Coach
Have you ever had one of those "punch yourself in the head" moments?
I do. A moment like this comes when someone explains something so clearly that it completely blows your present way of thinking out of the water.
Steffan Jones delivered an excellent session at Millfield School last week on fast bowling. His approach linked his extensive knowledge of physical training with technical principles underpinned by the 4 Tent Pegs, as well as Steffan's own experiences as a bowler and bowling coach.
Steff spoke about a load of things that I have heard and implemented over the years, yet there was one thing that knocked me for six.
It's Time for Proper Eight a Side Cricket
Cricket. It's an epic battle, "played between two sides, each of eleven players" as the Laws state clearly.
That needs to change.
Setting the Field: Theory and Practice
From orthodox to funky; being a better captain and bowler means mastering the art of setting the field in your cricket matches.
Chances are you know fields that suit certain bowlers and match situations. There is much more to it that that though. There are some underlying principles of field setting that allow you to become more flexible while basing everything in solid logic.
The result of understanding the core of field setting is that you can have the right players in the right places at the right time. And that's going to get you more wickets.
CRICKET JOBS: Deputy Manager, Catering - Essex CCC
Closing date: undisclosed
Reporting to: General Manager
Responsible for: Staff on Duty
Main Objectives:
CRICKET JOBS: Front of House Supervisor - Essex CCC
Closing date: undisclosed
Responsible to: Catering Manager
Main Objectives: To provide an efficient service to all visitors and staff. To deliver fantastic Customer Service at all times . Be responsible for ensuring all dining areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
CRICKET JOBS: Cricket Ground Installer / Driver - Stuart Canvas Products (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Due to continued expansion and internal promotions we are looking to recruit a hands on person to travel the UK within our cricket ground installation team.
CRICKET JOBS: Sports Coach / Intern - St. John's College (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
We are also looking to appoint four recent graduates to coach sport and to engage in the boarding life of the College, with effect from September 2015. Our preference is for candidates who have experience and expertise in one or more of the following sports: rugby, cricket, netball and hockey. The ability to coach tennis and athletics would be beneficial.
CRICKET JOBS: Colts Coaches - Dorking CC (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
Dorking CC are looking for colts cricket coaches on Friday Nights (only) from late April until the end of July.
Learning Is a Skill, so Teach It
Sam Lavery is Cricket Professional at Portsmouth Grammar School, Director of Cricket for Burridge CC and Head of PitchVision Jobs.
How much do you help learners to be adaptable?
CRICKET JOBS: Coaches - Teddington CC (UK)
Closing date: undisclosed
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POSITION: Teddington CC - Cricket Coach
POSITION TYPE: Self -employed cricket coach
REPORTS TO: Director of Youth Cricket
LOCATION: Bushy Park, Teddington, Middlesex