KARACHI: For the first time in Pakistan cricket’s history, a level-IV coaching course, in collaboration with Cricket Australia, will be conducted at the National Cricket Academy, according to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official.
Former Pakistan bowling coach Aqib Javed will be called upon as well as Rashid Latif, Jalaluddin and Haroon Rashid. The PCB wanted to arrange the programme on September 14 but was forced to revise its schedule due to the unavailability of some important coaches who are currently with the national team. The official revealed that Shahid Aslam, Mohtashim Rasheed and Iqbal Sikander, who is associated with Asian Cricket Council (ACC), were not available on the original date.
“Aqib is currently with another team but he’ll be invited because he has served Pakistan cricket in the past,” the official told The Express Tribune. “We want our coaches to understand the game in a better manner. There is a need to work on the biomechanics side of things because coaches tend to make changes in players that they shouldn’t. There is a need to understand that it’s the body that needs modification whether in batting, bowling or fielding.”
Ross Turner, Natasha Campbell and David Mann are among officials expected to deliver lectures on biomechanics, sports psychology, physical and mental training and sports management during their stay in Lahore. While the coaches will not earn a CA level-IV certification, the course will help in the development of cricket in the country, added the official.
Following the course, the applicants will have six months to prepare their assignments after which another six-day seminar will be held to assess their submissions.
The official added that coaches will be able to choose among the game’s different departments but fielding techniques will be taught in an advanced manner to all the participants.“Specialisation is the way forward and this is why we want to groom as many coaches as we can who can educate players at the regional level as well.”
Published in The Express Tribune, August 29th, 2012.
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