World's leading coaches to gather for Colombo conference
The world's most renowned coaches will gather in Sri Lanka later this month for a high-powered coaching conference
CricInfo
12-Sep-2002
The world's most renowned coaches will gather in Sri Lanka later this month for a high-powered coaching conference.
Tony Greig, Bob Woolmer, Steve Rixon, John Buchanan and Barry Richards will all address coaches, cricketers and administrators during a series of seminars.
| Conference Director Tony Greig will guide cricketers, coaches and administers through two-day conference ©CricInfo |
Organised by the recently formed International Cricket Coaches' Conference (ICCC), the two-day programme will focus on the latest technological advancements in coaching.
The project is the brainchild of former cricket board president Thilanga Sumathipala, who believes is will help ensure the highest standards of coaching throughout Asia.
"Cricket has now become so technologically advanced," said Sumathipala. "Coaches and cricketers need to keep abreast of these changes. At present there is no continuous program that would meet this type of professional demand."
The conference will look at the following issues: traditional game v new technology, advanced technology to develop techniques, introduction to modern techniques, the most effective way to develop young cricketers, issues facing coaches/coaching, what are the basics - technology and coaching, the fine art of wicket-keeping, batting and bowling, real approach to a champion team, a point of view from the current world champions Australia, a captain's perspective, the role of captain and manager, relationships with media, moulding the complete cricketer, a pathway to achieve excellence and, today's skills for tomorrow's technology.
Local coaches are also being encouraged to participate: "The need of the moment is to nurture the budding generation of cricketers that Sri Lanka is gifted with by utilizing the latest techniques and skills in coaching. This conference is the first step in achieving that milestone," said Sumathipala.
The Conference will be open to both local and international participants and is scheduled meant for September 25 and 26. For participation details, contact the ICCC on +94-1-389673 or log on to the website: www.cricketconference.com.