HCB CA Coaches Development Day 2011

Our showcase anual event was held on Saturday 2nd April at the Rose Bowl. More than 50 coaches were in attendance representing all 4 districts. This year we were delighted to be able to present a line up includng 4 current Hampshire players. We offered those attending a diverse mix of practical demonstrations and class based sessions which stimualted much conversation and added to this years "goodie bag" with valuable takeaway knowledge. Below is some summary information from the day as well as a few pictures thanks to Emma Plume and Andy Nicholls for the papparazi style coverage this year.

A huge thankyou too goes to all those who gave their time not only to present but to organize this event both through the planning but also co-ordination on the day. Click the photos to enlarge.

09:00 VIP speaker Q&A. With Mark Garraway, Dave Griffiths, Kabir Ali & James Thomlinson.

The panel were tested with a wide range of questions from those attending, discussion points around coaching experiences and the increasing use of technology from a young age stimulated conversations that carried on throughout the day. Additionally the mental strength required by players to adapt to the demands of the differing formats of the modern game that are played and how to prepare for them gave an insight into tactical planning and thought processes at the highest level.

10:00 - 11:15 Mark Garraway, Using analysis to maximize performance.

Mark Garraway provided an insight into ways that all coaches and clubs can use analysis to maximize their potential. This included not only stugying player performance and scoring statistics but utilising the facilities such as ground layout, pavillion areas to generate a strong team relationship. His background in coaching and tactical analysis and his dads' 3W batting method (Watch it, Wait for It, Whack it!) gave all attendees great depth of ideas to take away. You can download Marks presentation HERE . Supporting Spreadsheet here .

11:30 -12:20 Mike Edwards, Coaching Feedback.

This was a follow on to the workshop Mike presented at the Rose Bowl as part of our winter schedule.It investigated the different ways and styles of coaching and how feedback methods vary based on the learning styles of the student. He has kindly provided the slides from this session for general download HERE .

12:30 - 13:00 HCB CA Annual General Meeting.

Keith Whiting explained how the Coaches Association has developed over the previous year and outlined some of our future plans, this was followed by a presentation of the accounts by Paul Whittle before Keith sumamrised with thanks to those who had assisted in workshops and events during the year.

13:00 - 14:15 Bobby Parks with Nic Pothas, skills and drills for keepers.

With demonstartion and explanation Bobby once again skillfully lead us through the development of keeping skills, using Nick Pothas in his benefit season they showed how the simplest drills and creative equipment can be tailored for use with Wicket Keeping across all levels of the game.

14:20 - 15:00 Jeff Levick, Disability Awareness (notes courtesy of Andy Nicholls)

Jeffs presentation focused on the keys,

Disability Aware - look for ability in disability
Check needs and desires with the guiding principle of 'Assume Ability' - but do remember extra attention for H&S as they may not be so aware.
Learning Difficulties - short attention span typically - need routine and do not complicateMaximise retention of information - Frequency- recency and Intensity
Physical Difficulty - Diffrentiation - be inventive and allow to adjust BUT look and discuss JOINT decisions.

Hampshire team then warmed up to show their typical warm up session focussing on inclusion and praise. Coaches then had a chance to get involved and got feedback from the young players - simple message - do talk with the player and their parents to find out what the actual problem is and then come up with a joint plan to take forward. How can you coach someone if you don't what challenges they actually have.

Feedback - Coaches felt slightly uncomfortable at first and intimidated to actually ask the player what their problem was. Jeff's comment "How can you correct anything?". Be really impartial and introduce yourself and ask - what do they find easy?, what do they find difficult. Be relaxed and this will allow you all to sort it out.

15:00 - 15:30 Paul Whyton, brief overview of the technical coachng Resource "HOWZAT" and Inspired Cricket. Paul explained a few of the requirements and "gotchas" with installing and using the new HOWZAT resource, additionally he presented the Inspired cricket members page which has a promotional offering to attendees. as with all great events this one concluded in the Bar where discussion around the days content continued.