There is a high demand for more coaches in every sport from grassroots through to the elite. Cricket coaches play a vital role in providing athletes with the skills and knowledge needed to develop, improve and succeed.
It is essential that coaches provide people of all ages the best possible sporting experience, which will maximize their enjoyment and ensure their continued participation and development.
Embarking on some training as a coach is an important step to ensuring that you are on the right track with your involvement.
The National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) is an initiative of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and provides a progressive coach education program offering courses at various levels. It is recommended that all coaches become accredited though the NCAS.
Coaches completing either the Level One (Development), Level Two (Advanced) or Level Three course are accredited through the NCAS. Currently accredited coaches are also provided membership to Cricket Coaches Australia.
Accreditation as a coach also provides you with:
- Increased confidence and competence in your coaching ability
- Ongoing progressive improvement of your cricket knowledge and expertise
- An involvement with, and an understanding of, sports science enabling a more in-depth approach to coaching
- Skills to assist in the mental, physical and social development of your players
- A practical understanding of safe and correct techniques
- Improved communication skills
- An encouragement and some skills to develop innovative coaching techniques
- An increased enjoyment of cricket for both you as a coach, and your players.
