Cricket Coach

1. Structured Coaching & Skill Development

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate coaching sessions for batting, bowling, fielding, and wicket-keeping.
• Develop weekly, monthly and annual coaching plans (nets, drills, match simulations, technical skills).
• Build core cricketing skills: timing, footwork, bowling variations, fielding agility, catching technique, game awareness , etc.
• Provide individualised coaching to promising players based on skill gaps and strengths.

2. Team Formation, Trials & Talent Identification

• Conduct fair, transparent, criteria-based team trials with documented evaluation sheets.
• Identify talent in various age groups: U-10, U-12, U-14, U-17 .
• Form school cricket squads and maintain clear records of selections and student progress.
• Assess players through skill tests, fitness tests, match performance , and attitude during practice.

3. Match Preparation & Performance Enhancement

• Prepare teams for inter-house, inter-school, CBSE cluster, district and state tournaments .
• Conduct match simulations, strategy sessions , and pre-match tactical planning.
• Analyse match videos/performance and conduct post-match debriefings .
• Improve understanding of formats (T20, One-Day), field placements, bowling changes, partnerships , etc.

4. Fitness, Conditioning & Injury Prevention

• Create sport-specific fitness routines focusing on:
• Strength & conditioning
• Endurance & stamina
• Agility & speed
• Flexibility & coordination
• Conduct warm-up and cool-down routines to avoid injuries.
• Guide players on nutrition, hydration and rest.
• Work with the medical team for injury management and rehabilitation .

5. Behavioural Discipline & Sportsmanship

• Instil values of sportsmanship, teamwork, respect for opponents and umpires .
• Monitor student behaviour during practice, matches, travel and school duties.
• Ensure discipline, punctuality, appropriate attire and grooming.

6. Cricket Infrastructure & Equipment Management

• Maintain the pitch, nets, and practice areas in coordination with the ground staff.
• Ensure proper upkeep of equipment:
• Bats, balls, pads, helmets, gloves
• Cones, training aids, boundary markers
• Scorecards, kits
• Maintain stock registers and report damage or procurement needs.
• Ensure that practice areas are clean, safe and well-prepared before every session.

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:
• Attendance registers
• Coaching plans
• Player assessment sheets
• Tournament reports
• Match score sheets
• Progress reports for each squad
• Submit monthly cricket coaching reports to the sports coordinator/HOS.

8. Coordination & Event Support

• Coordinate with school authorities for:
• Sports Day arrangements
• Inter-house cricket events
• Scheduling practice timings
• Travel arrangements for tournaments
• Work with PE teachers, housemasters, and event teams for smooth execution.

9. Parent Communication & Student Guidance

• Provide constructive feedback to parents regarding:
• Player strengths
• Areas of improvement
• Behaviour and sportsmanship
• Injury updates
• Counsel students about balancing academics and sports , career paths in cricket, and external academies.

10. Professional Development & Innovation

• Stay updated on the latest cricket techniques, ICC/CBSE rules, and modern coaching methodologies.
• Attend workshops, referee/umpire certification courses, and coaching seminars .
• Innovate using video analysis, skill-based stations, modern equipment , and cognitive drills.

11. Contribution to School Ethos

• Support school assemblies, discipline duties, supervision and exam invigilation as assigned.
• Represent the school professionally in all external engagements.
• Uphold school values of integrity, fairness, safety, and excellence in all activities.