Emerging Player Program 2017
& UK Tour 2018
Dear Emerging Player
Congratulations!
You have been selected for the Emerging Player Program for winter 2017. You are
also invited to tour the UK, play 7 games and train at Lords with my Emerging
Player Squad in 2018!
The Emerging Player Program is only open to young talented players (like you) who
are the next generation of keen cricketers in Victoria. To qualify for a position in the
emerging player program you must have played in the recent Craig Shield
competition.
The program is an exciting mix of practical sessions combined with the latest innovations
in cricket. The program exposes you to former Test greats and elite coaches and their
methods at this vital stage of your cricket career.
Coaching Panel
* Keith Stackpole
* Neil Buszard
* Rodney Hogg
* Lloyd Mash
* Ray Bright
*Damien Fleming* Perfect practice
Batting
Lecture
Fast Bowling
20/20 skills
Spin Bowling
* Graham Yallop
* Merv Hughes
* Graeme Vimpani
* Career Fitness
* Troy Rowe
Batting
Fast Bowling
One Day Cricket
Fitness
T/20 & Fielding
* Sandown only for Damien pending media schedule
Venues- East/South & North/West
The program will be split into two sections. East/South will be based at the Sandown
Indoor Sports Centre. North/West will be based at Clever Cricket in Thomastown.
Both venues have long run ups for the fast bowlers.
Times
The program will run 6.00pm till 7.30pm each Sunday at Thomastown and Sandown.
Variations will occur when the specialist sessions are running. However all sessions will
run on a Sunday evening.
The Program
June 18- Session 1
Neil Buszard – lecture “What makes a successful first class player”
Neil is the ideal speaker for an emerging player. He played in excess of 300 games of
premier cricket where he became a successful captain coach of Collingwood CC leading
them to a premiership. He then took on the role of state selector through the mid 1990’s
working with the states elite. However his major role for over a decade was to direct the
states best young players at the VIS where he saw first hand what makes a successful first
class player. He is the former fielding specialist for the Melbourne Renegades.
* The session will run at the lecture theatres at Bell city event centre.
July 16 -Net Session 2
David Tate- the next step, Premier cricket
David Tate played 241 first grade games for Essendon and has experienced all aspects of
premier cricket as a captain and coach (Essendon and Richmond). As a state squad
member and state second eleven representative David is very well placed to run this
session giving all participants a glimpse of what is required to “take the next step.”
All Premier club scouts will be invited to all net session with a view of recruiting you to their Development
programs for 2017 and beyond. The emerging player’s booklet is sent to all clubs in advance of this session
with all your major scores and achievements listed.
July 23
Session 3 -20/20 and beyond- Lloyd Mash
Bushranger opening bat and recent Renegades 20/20 assistant coach Lloyd Mash takes
you though the recent developments in the game. New strokes, balls and tactics are both
discussed and practiced. Providing a valuable insight into what skills the future player
will require. As a current player Lloyd has been involved in the successful Cricket
Victoria structure in all the key facets of 20/20 cricket.
July 30
Session 4- One Day Cricket- Graham Vimpani
Former Bushranger opening bat (Sheffield Shield, Domestic One day and Super 8’s)
Graeme Vimpani was part of a successful era when the Bushrangers won the national one
day title. His session on one day cricket is not to be missed.
Aug 6
Session 5 Specialist sessions (also 7 and 9)
Small group coaching (12 or less per group) with a former international player!
Batting -Graham Yallop, former Test skipper who scored freely at both Test and First
class level. 9 Test tons and a top score of 268 for Australia.
Batting -Keith Stackpole, former vice captain of Australia who delighted crowds with
his stroke play. Top score of 207 in a Test, Keith is also an outstanding coach of young
players.
Fast Bowling-Rodney Hogg, former Test fast bowler who took a record 41 wickets in an
Australian Ashes series at an amazing average of 12.85!
Fast Bowling- Merv Hughes, former champion Test fast bowler and recent test selector.
Merv is a fantastic coach of young players and a player who brings 212 test wickets to
the table! Always very popular and easy to approach.
Spin bowling-Ray Bright- 25 Tests, World Series Cricket, both Centenary Tests and the
Tied Test in India, Ray has done it all. He is the best spin bowling coach in Victoria and
is currently State selector for the Victorian Sheffield Shield team.
Wicket Keeping- John Shannon- Essendon and North Melbourne champion who 3
times was the leading gloveman in Premier Cricket and a Victorian State second X1
regular. John is a wealth of knowledge for all keepers who train under him.
Aug 13
Session 6 Fitness- Career Fitness Pty Ltd
This session is a professional fitness assessment by Aaron Whear and his team at Career
Fitness. (Aaron played for Casey - South Melbourne CC and Preston CC.)
Testing includes
* Beep test
*flexibility
* Percentage body fat
*Strength and conditioning *Weight to power ratio * Diet
August 20
Session 7- Specialist session
Working in small groups with your head coaches.
August 27– Session held at Xavier College, Hawthorn
Session 8- Net session – Troy Rowe fielding
Troy Rowe is an experienced assistant coach at the Melbourne Renegades where fielding
is of the highest priority. He will be taking all players through the modern fielding skills
that win or lose games of T 20 cricket.
September 3
Session 9- Specialist sessions.-Working in small groups with your head coaches.
September 10
Session 10- Net session.
Shaun Brown- “Cue Utilisation” and how to concentrate.
Shaun begins the session with a talk and practical video examples about cue utilisation
and concentration and what it means for batsmen (and bowlers). The net session that
follows covers a full range of mental batting and bowling match day skills.
Optional Extras!
Practice Matches - September Holidays 2017**
Shaun Brown will be arranging optional practice matches in Northern Victoria for
keen students. Details will be released during the session one lecture.
July 2018 (optional)**
EPP UK & Paris Tour!
Join us on the EPP tour to the UK. ( see details over page)
I hope to see you at this the 17th year of the EPP. The past groups have enjoyed &
benefited greatly from spending the winter with my expert coaching panel.
Yours truly,
Shaun Brown.
* Please note- the program shown lists the dates for the program. It also lists the 10
sessions that will run over the 10 weeks.
The exact listing on when each type of session will run and on what date will be sent in
your confirmation letter when you book which will vary to the program shown here.
** The UK tour & practice matches are separate to the EPP training program. They
are optional extra’s to the program.
“Opt out”- if you do not wish to receive further information about cricket programs for Craig shield players- reply with your
child’s name and “opt out” to [email protected] and your details will be removed.
Emerging Player Program 2017
Booking form
To secure a place in the Emerging player program, complete the form below and return
1.via mail to Shaun Brown’s Cricket Coaching, 59 Mercedes Dr Thomastown 3074
2. FAX your form through on FAX 9464 5552.
3. Scan and email to [email protected]
4. Book on line at www.cricketcoaching.com.au
Make cheques payable to Shaun Brown’s Cricket Coaching.
For more details telephone Shaun direct on 94656166.
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UK Tour for EPP 2018!
Since 2015, SBCC in conjunction with Horizon Sporting Events Pty Ltd have taken
successful tours to the UK and Paris.
The tour is the chance of a life time to play games in the Northern Summer against strong
opposition.
The tour features
16 days (including the final 2 days in Paris)
7 games
Training session at Lords!
Training session with a County Cricket Club ( recent tours have trained with
Leicestershire and Gloustershire CCC development staff)
Take in all the cultural sights.
Parents and family members are invited to join the tour also.
Our 2015 tour involved 1 team but travelled with a group of 39 keen and excited family
members. 2016 involved 2 teams and a tour party of over 50 and 2017 has 3 teams
booked with many family and friends traveling to the UK, France and Ireland!
If you would like more details on the UK tour email me direct
@ [email protected]