Cricket

PROGRAM OUTLINE

The Specialist Cricket Program is based upon a summer in-season focus with its training schedule supporting a whole year development model. Students have two 100 minute lessons per week over the whole year. The Specialist Cricket Program is based upon a 3 phase periodisation training program that is aligned to the dynamics of a cricket season.

The training schedule includes:

Phase 1: Competition Phase (Term 1 & 4) 
Phase 2: Off-Season Program (Term 2)
Phase 3: Preparation Phase (Term 3)

The training schedule supports a whole year development model focussing on preseason, in season and post season training methods.

• Specific skill and technique development
• Team and strategy development 
• involvement in various competition, carnivals and exchanges
• Individual and group strength and conditioning programs
• Rehabilitation and recovery support
• Video analysis
• Fitness Analysis
• Coaching and officiating accreditations
• Nutritional, Sport psychology and Injury Prevention and Drug Awareness programs

Further information about curriculum and support structures for athletes can be found in the Athlete Program and Athlete Services Tab.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Term 1 

Focus: Competition Phase 1 – Individual and Team Game Development
Key Practical Concepts:: Individual, team and strategy development through situated learning activities and skill development drills. Game Play: Statewide Knockout Competition (Open and 8/9)
Key Theoretical Concepts Coaching/ Officiating Accreditation and coaching in Primary Schools (Group Project).

Term 2

Focus: Off-Season Program – Individual Skill Development
Key Practical Concepts:: Fielding, Sport-Specific Psychology and Cross Training.
Key Theoretical Concepts Technique Analysis

Term 3

Focus: Pre-Competition Preparation Phase – Individual and Team Preparation.
Key Practical Concepts:: Individual and group fitness and conditioning programs. Skill Development.  Caica Cup.
Key Theoretical Concepts: Fitness Analysis

Term 4 

Focus: Competition Phase 2 – Individual and Team Game Development
Key Practical Concepts: Individual, team and strategy development through situated learning activities and skill development drills. Game Play: Statewide Knockout Competition (8/9) Annual First XI match vs. Adelaide HS Annual 8/9 Match vs. St Josephs (T20)
Key Theoretical Concepts: Match Analysis

TRAINING VENUES

• Henley High School Gym
• Henley High School Weights Centre
• West Torrens District Cricket Club

PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2009 Open Knockout Champions
• Girls
  2010, 2011, 2012 Open Girls Indoor Champions
• Boys
  2016 - Year 10 T20 Runners Up
  2016 - Year 8/9 Runners Up
  2015 - Open Winners
  2015 - Year 10 T20 Runners Up
  2015 - Year 8/9 Runners Up
  2014 - Open Runners Up
  2013 - Open Runners Up

SPECIALIST COACHES AND STAFF

James Treagus - Program Manager, Coach & Teacher
Jeremy Appleton - Coach, Under 14 State Coach