Super-Cricket Coach - frequently asked questions

1. How do I become a coach?

2. What qualifications can I get?

3. Where can I find out about coaching opportunities?

1. How do I become a coach?

Coaching super-cricket is about fun, enjoyment, friendship, participation, skill development and competition. The challenge of teaching players individual skills and team strategies to players along with instilling in them the traditions and fundamental values of the game are tasks crucial to the continued growth and development of the super-cricket.

In order to become a coach you have to attend an accredited super-cricket coaching course or previous super-cricket experience can be come coach, appoitment will be made by the ISCC-Chairman. To do this the first step is to contact your national super-cricket federation. They will be able to give you details of upcoming coaching courses and the requirements to attend.

2. What qualifications can I get?

Due to different requirements in each country there are various training and accreditation schemes currently in use and you should contact your local federation for more information, however the broad guidelines for course content are as following:

Introductory Courses

These courses are aimed at beginners (a parent, teacher or volunteer) and provide a basic introduction to the skills and knowledge involved in conducting a super-cricket program in a school or club. They deal with organising and running a series of activity sessions including skills drills and games and include components on rules of the game, umpiring and scoring. Coaches need not have played super-cricket before and can be male or female.

Category 1 Basic Coaching

These courses combine practical sessions and personal study and are intended for those coaches of 9-a-side teams who have some knowledge and/or playing experience of super-cricket. The courses equip the beginner coach with the skills and knowledge required to introduce and develop super-cricket amongst young people in an environment of safety and enjoyment. The basic aspects of coaching are covered, with emphasis placed on identifying elementary super-cricket faults.

Category 2 Intermediate Coaching

These courses are intended for serious coaches of 9-a-side teams who have an active coaching record and a commitment to coaching. The courses cover the more technical points concerning batting, bowling and fielding and include a broad spectrum of related topics. Emphasis is also placed on skill assessment, technique analysis, error detection and fault correction.

Category 3 Advanced Coaching

These courses are by invitation and are intended for elite coaches who have a considerable period of successful coaching experience at the highest level. Established coaches are equipped with a range of knowledge and skills designed to significantly enhance performance when working with performance orientated super-cricketers of all age groups. It concentrates on using the principles of biomechanics to identify, analyse and improve technical skills.

3. Where can I find out about coaching opportunities?

If you are a resident of an ISCC Member country please contact your national federation. If you are a resident of an ISCC Associate or Affiliate country please contact your national federation as a first step, or your Regional Development Office.