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CRICKET AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM

Program Overview

The Cricket Australia (CA) High Performance Coaching Program is registered with the Australian Sports Commission as part of the National Coach Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and is the centrepiece of Australia’s flagship coach development program. The program is facilitated over a 12 month period including pre-residential tasks, a one week residential course and post residential tasks including a coaching diary, evidence of HP coaching, an application & interview for a HP position, development of an individual coach development plan and a book review. In 2017 two specialist certificates have been built into the program as expected industry based qualifications.

Candidate Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Successful Applicants are likely to be active coaches that have completed the CA Representative (Level Two) Program or its equivalent who;

have significant coaching experience; work within High Performance and Talent across the Australian Cricket Pathway; coach within state or territory associations; work with athletes competing at Senior level or youth state level (male/female); Grade/Premier Cricket Coaches ACA Members transitioning from playing to coaching

Program Materials

Each candidate will receive;

Candidate manual Accommodation for residential course USB resource with presentations and video content Breakfast and Lunch during the program Access to world class facilities and presenters Practicum Logbook and Coaching Diary CA/CCA Apparel Textbook Resources: Coaching Better Every Season Official residential course dinner Coaching Excellence Access to coaching support, mentors and specialists

Assessment

The assessment of candidates is thorough and ensures that all successful candidates meet a minimum standard. The assessment is a combination of attendance, participation and providing evidence of competence. An appropriate assessor will be allocated to manage your assessment requirements.

Task 1 Pre-residential tasks (incl. AMS Coach Development Tools) Task 2 Attendance and participation in all sessions and in-course assessment Task 3 1. Coaching Diary, 2. Evidence of High Performance Coaching, 3. Interview Assessment, 4. Individual Coach Development Plan, 5. Book Review (utilising framework provided)

Certification

On being deemed competent, candidates will have met the minimum standard and be awarded a CA High Performance Coaching Certificate, a CA Coach accreditation card and you will become a Cricket Coaches Australia member. The accreditation is valid for two years and can be renewed on proof of being active and payment of the Cricket Coaches Australia fee. In addition to CA coach accreditation, candidates who complete the relevant assessment modules will also receive industry based qualifications. These specialist certificates in Coaching Practice and Teaching & Learning will be integrated with course curriculum content.

Program Fee

$6000 AUD (GST Inclusive) to be paid in full. Candidates may be eligible for a rebate from Cricket Australia or their State or Territory based on coaching position.

Cricket Australia invites applications from coaches that would like to be considered for inclusion in the 2017 Cricket Australia High Performance (Level 3) Coaching Program.

CRICKET AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM

CRICKET AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM

As well as the successful completion of the course workbook, each candidate will be assessed in their own practical environment. The program curriculum, assessment requirements and the facilitation of learning will develop the key coaching competencies that allow you to become a more effective coach. Coaches will be provided with knowledge and support to help them become competent in the following coaching areas;

National Coaching Philosophy

Coach Approach

Teaching and Learning Approaches and Applications

Communication

Management

Talent Management

Leading the Game

Advanced Skill Acquisition

Advanced Biomechanics

Batting (Scoring Runs)

Bowling - Pace & Spin (Taking Wickets)

Fielding & Wicket-keeping

High Performance Pathways

Physical Performance

Sport Psychology

Information Technology, Game Analytics and Analysis

Game Strategies & Game Sense

Risk Management, Legal and Ethical Issues

Applied High Performance Skill Development

Skill Testing, Evaluation & Analysis

Case Study Workshops

Coaching Best Practice

Candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive coaching workbook, a variety of pre and post-course tasks, as well as attend a one week intensive residential program. Cricket Australia approved coach development staff will provide a learning environment to encourage coaches to develop their own skills and expertise to help them create better players.

Program Schedule

CRICKET AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM

Program Schedule

Application Process

Applicants are required to complete all four steps below to be eligible for selection.

Please SUBMIT the application form above

Bupa NCC | 20 Greg Chappell Street | Albion Queensland 4010darren.holder@cricket.com.au | www.cricket.com.au

Darren Holder HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Please FILL OUT the Application Form below

Cricket Australia will confirm successful applications.

SUBMIT the application form below. Your application will automatically be sent to Cricket Australia.

ATTACH Letter of Application and description – Provide a letter detailing your current coaching position, coaching achievements, years of service and a coaching resume.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM

CRICKET AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING PROGRAM

Program Schedule

Please SUBMIT the application form above

Bupa NCC | 20 Greg Chappell Street | Albion Queensland 4010darren.holder@cricket.com.au | www.cricket.com.au

Darren Holder HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Application Process

Applicants are required to complete all four steps below to be eligible for selection.

STEP 1 Please FILL OUT the Application Form below

STEP 4 Cricket Australia will confirm successful applications.

STEP 3 SUBMIT the application form below.

STEP 2 ATTACH Letter of Application and description – Provide a letter detailing your current coaching position, coaching achievements, years of service and a coaching resume.

Application Form

Coaching Environment & Role Head Coach Assistant Coach Specialist

Title (Mr, Mrs, Ms, Miss) First Name

Family Name Date of Birth

Address City/Town

State/County/Parish Country

Postcode Home Phone

Work Phone Mobile

Email Accreditation Level

CAID Number

Coaching History - Check one or more boxes as applicable

NATIONAL TEAM - TEST

WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM - TEST/ODI/T20

STATE TEAM SHIELD / MATADOR CUP

WOMEN’S STATE TEAM – WNCL

NATIONAL TEAM - ODI

NATIONAL CRICKET CENTRE / NATIONAL ACADEMY

BBL OR WBBL TEAM

NATIONAL TEAM - T20

AUSTRALIA A / SHOOTING STARS

FUTURES LEAGUE / 2ND XI

STATE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM - U19 / U18 / U17 / U15

GRADE / PREMIER

Other (international) please specify below: