Cricket School

Aim

Monash University Cricket School aims to support Cricket Victoria pathways with innovative education, training and development opportunities for junior cricketers.

Graham Yallop, Director of Cricket at Monash Sport, oversees a three stream program. The first, and core stream focuses on education and theory to prepare players for the mental side of the game. The second stream, or development squad introduces additional practical cricket sessions and matches  to the theoretical stream, ensuring players understand the application of the theory. The third stream is the Representative Squad, this squad contains the premier players in the school and squad members will have the opportunity to represent the school in a number of matches.

Theoretical classes and practical sessions will all be taken by qualified instructors and experts in the sport of cricket. The program will run from April 2009 to March 2010 and is designed to ensure cricketers can represent their regular clubs while receiving the unique opportunities provided by the cricket school.

Streams

In the core stream and development squad students will be grouped by age where appropriate to ensure students receive the full benefit of any session. The rep squad will not be age dependant but will be comprised of the most talented/gifted cricketers enrolled in the school.

• Core education stream

This stream will involve 2 testing sessions, 8 theoretical classes and 4 practical sessions.

• Development Squad

The development squad will involve all the testing, theoretical and practical session of the core stream with the addition of 5 practice sessions and 2 intra school matches.

• Representative Squad

The representative squad will involve all the testing, theoretical and practical session of the core stream with the addition of 7 practice sessions and up to 10 matches.

Inclusions

Students that enroll in the cricket school will receive the following benefits:

• Full training uniform (cap, top and shorts).
• Students that represent the school in matches will receive a playing top.
• Access to Monash University facilities including practice wickets (indoor and outdoor), pool access, and strength and conditioning facilities at the discretion of the Director of Cricket
• Individual coaching including DVD and Dartfish video analysis
• Certificates of competency for completion of theoretical components
• Umpire fees, as well as food and beverage for matches
• Individual development plans for both cricket and education

Access to fully accredited Victorian and Australian test players.

Key Dates

Sunday 19 April, 2009 – Initial assessment day

Sunday 17 May, 2009 – School begins

Application Process

Anyone interested in applying for a place in the Cricket School should contact Graham Yallop.

All new students will be required to attend an initial assessment day on Sunday 19 April.

There is no limitation on places for the core education stream. However to ensure students in development and representative squads receive the appropriate level of service, entry into these squads will be at the discretion of the Director of Cricket.

Media

To read the media release regarding the opening of the cricket school please click here.