Cricket Manual 2020

The role of the mid-week professional coach

The role of the Captain

• Give technical advice to each player • Work with the teammanager to ensure each team has a match strategy • Provide a professional and safe training environment that creates a positive team culture • Be a role model for our students • Help with selection and talent identification • Provide advice on strengths and work ons for each player

• Lead by example • Ensure all players feel a part of the team • Ensure all players get batting or bowling opportunities • Speak positively to the players at all times • Respect the opposition and umpires • Avoid cliques and favouritism • Organise the team when on and off the field of play • Listen carefully • Share the credit • Direct your ambition and passion towards the success of the team • Create a warm engaging environment • Form a bond with every teammember • Work hard at all times • Demonstrate optimism and inspire hope • Use a style of captaincy that suits your personality

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