When a player’s self-confidence drops so will his sporting performances. What is more, a fall in a player’s self-confidence is frequently accompanied by increased stress and anxiety levels. An important coaching function is to help improve a player’s self-confidence in these situations. This is achieved through a combination of training and providing the player with the tools to better manage…
There are three key role-players at the heart of the psychosocial development of a child in the world of sport. The Coach The coach plays a pivotal role in the child’s development, and the best coaches design a unique development framework for the sportsperson concerned. While the development framework has many elements, and these may differ with different sporting codes,…
Something I feel that is sorely missed in the world of cricket, is having a fast bowler running in for an over with the aim of scaring the batsman. I miss the days of watching the likes of Freddie Flintoff, Mitchell Johnson, Dale Steyn, running in and bowling a well-placed bouncer, forcing the batsman into doing something unconventional and making…
We recently took 150 players on cricket tour to Pietermaritzburg to compete against other provinces from U10 to U16. Our sides did brilliantly winning silver in U10, U14 and U15/U16 and gold in U11, U12 and U13. We are so proud of all players who participated. Our coaches have received some wonderful feedback from parents. This is just an example…
We enjoyed supporting our 4 Gauteng players in the South African U19 team who played against the West Indies in Durban. The boys were Wandile Makwetu, Kgaudisa Molefe, Curtis Campher and Jacob Miltz. We are proud of you boys…
DJ Coaching had the most players selected for Northern Suburbs Saturday Schools Cricket and JHB Far North Cricket. We are so proud of all players and coaches.
