HIGH PERFORMANCE

COACHING CAMP
Singapore 2017
The Gary Kirsten Cricket (GKC) is a global cricket business that provides cricket coaching,
cricket entertainment and coach education for individuals, teams and coaches of various ages
and experience levels.

Cricketers from around the world join GKC to receive some of the finest coaching programs designed
to deliver an unparalleled cricketing experience. All GKC Coaches work closely with Gary Kirsten and
aim to facilitate a well-rounded experience that allows individuals to express themselves in their own
style of play, while encouraging flair, technical experience, growth and leadership.
SCHEDULE
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Day 1 : FUNDAMENTALS OF CRICKET Day 2 : TEST CRICKET

9:00-10:30 GKC Team Introduction 9:00-10:00 Intro to Test Cricket | Managing Pressure

10:30-11:00 Camp objectives and player pathways 10:00-11:15 Powerplay 1 – Tactics and Skills

11:00-13:00 Breakdown of core fundamentals 11:15-11:30 Tea

13:00-14:00 Lunch 11:30-13:00 Middle Overs – Tactics and Skills

14:00-16:00 Basic drills and practical sessions 13:00-14:00 Lunch

16:00-16:20 Tea 14:00-15:30 Death Overs – Tactics and Skills

16:20-17:30 GKC Fundamentals Challenge 15:30-16:00 Wrap Up

16:00-17:30 Coaching Workshop

Day 3 : ODI CRICKET Day 3 : CONTINUED

9:00-9:45 Stakeholders in Performance 13:00-14:00 Lunch

9:45-11:15 Setting Targets 14:00-15:30 Skills and Drills

11:15-11:30 Tea 15:30-16:00 Wrap Up

11:30-13:00 Chasing Targets 16:00-17:30 Coaching Workshop

Day 4 : T20 CRICKET
9:00-10:00 Introduction to Test Cricket | Managing Pressure

10:00-11:15 Powerplay 1 – Tactics and Skills

11:15-11:30 Tea

11:30-13:00 Middle Overs – Tactics and Skills

13:00-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:30 Death Overs – Tactics and Skills

15:30-16:00 Wrap Up

16:00-17:30 Coaching Workshop

Day 5 : COACH EDUCATION

9:00-10:00 Coaches Roles

10:00-11:15 Player Performance Management

11:15-11:30 Mental coaching

11:30-13:00 Lunch

13:00-14:00 Specialists Skills

14:00-15:30 Tea

15:30-16:00 Camp debrief

COACH THE COACHES

COACHES ROLES CONDUCTING PURPOSEFUL TRAINING

• Description Specialist skills
• Responsibilities • Batting
• Characteristics • Bowling
• Behaviours • Fielding
• Skill Sets • Wicket-Keeping
• Pitfalls

CAPTAINCY AND LEADERSHIP CULTURE

Player Performance Management
• Internal Influences
• External Influences
• Ready for Performance

Mental Coaching
• Managing Expectation
• Mental Game Plan
• Managing Performance
GKC COACHING TEAM

GARY KIRSTEN
All coaches work closely with Gary Kirsten and are kept informed of the latest cricket updates, information and
coaching techniques. The experience and insight gained throughout his tenure as coach of powerful test playing
nations has included far more than cricket itself. It is his skill for getting the best out of his players whilst
maintaining their respect both on and off the field that has made him an inspirational leader.

RYAN COOK
Ryan has coaching experience at all levels of the game at both senior and junior
provincial and international levels and understands the step ups required at each stage to perform. With technical
excellence and an eye for detail, his holistic view to performance is paramount to the success of the Academy and
his commitment to excellence is reflected by the growth of the players he works with.

RYAN VAN NIEKERK

Having worked in High Performance coaching for ten years, Ryan has found a great
ability to connect with players of all levels around the world. This allows him to get the best out of individuals and
teams by optimising their collective strengths and stretching their comfort zones through unique experiences.
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For more information, please contact

Russel Symcox on +27 83 353 9986 /russel@garykirsten.co.za

www.garykirsten.com