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Cricket Show 244: Competition Winner

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This week's winner of the Cricket Show podcast question competition is Sangeeta, who wins a free coaching course from PitchVision Academy.

The winning question was:

"Hello, I am running a club in India and we have decent group of players. We practice 4-5 times a week including batting, fielding and fitness. I wanted to know how we can practice high catching. We want to hit the balls to a considerable height, any methods to do this? We are not getting enough height with the leather balls so is there any alternative?"

Listen to the panels answer to his question here.

To enter your own question for the chance to win your choice of online coaching course send your questions in here [E].

Discover How This Cricketer Went From "Floaty" Medium Pace to 90mph Fast Bowler

This is the first in a series of autobiographical articles from former-professional cricketer Steffan Jones. Steffan took himself from a 120kph to 145kph (90mph) with blood, sweat and tears.

I signed my first contract in 1990 and was a professional cricketer for 20 years. The average career of a seam bowler these days is 5 years. In that time I increased my speed. How did I do it?

Here is my story.

Cricket Show S5 Episode 1: Ashes Dynamics

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David Hinchliffe and Mark Garaway are joined by Sam Lavery for the new series. The first topic on the table is an insight into dressing room harmony. With much talk about the difference between the teams in the Ashes being related to team dynamics, Garas gives his view.

How Ian Bell Helped One Batsman to Become a Rock Star

You might be surprised to learn that I'm not a big reader of books. Yet, occasionally, I come across a book that flows when I read it and has big enough font that even a fool like myself can keep pace and not make too many mistakes when reading in my head.

Robin Sharma has a wonderful book called The Greatness Guide in which he scribes a series of 2 page lessons that he has learnt from his life in business and now in his highly successful personal development coaching business.

One of the books lessons is;

JOBS: Cricket Professional - Eton College (UK)

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Closing date: 14th February 2014

We are seeking to appoint a cricket professional from September 2014, who would, in line with the values of games at Eton College, coach boys in the technical, tactical and mental aspects of the game and engage with all age groups and abilities throughout the school year.

The ideal candidate would have wide cricket experience, good coaching qualifications and excellent communication skills. He/she would also be expected to take part in and lead CPD activities. Although cricket coaching will form the major part of the duties of this full-time post, the successful candidate will be required to carry out other co-curricular work. Details of this will be discussed at interview.

Full details and an application form are available from:www.etoncollege.com/TeachingPosts.aspx

JOBS: U14 Team Manager - Cumbria CB

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Closing date: 7th February 2014

Cumbria Schools Cricket Association and Cumbria Cricket Ltd 

U14 County Team Manager Vacancy 
Cumbria Cricket LTD is the Local Governing Body for cricket in Cumbria as a member of the England & Wales Cricket Board Recreational Assembly. 
Company objects are to promote the game of cricket at all levels through the delivery of the ECB National Strategy ‘Grounds to Play’ and County Improvement Action Plan. 
CC Ltd and Cumbria Schools Cricket Association are looking to recruit an U14 County Team Manager for 2014 
The Under 14 County Squad currently plays ECB fixtures as well as some friendlies and takes part in a Festival at Scarborough. This exciting role will include: ...

JOBS: Groundsperson Apprentice - Sussex CCC

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Closing date: 7th February 2014

Sussex County Cricket Club is offering an excellent opportunity for a person to train as an Apprentice Groundsperson, gaining a National Diploma Level 2 from Plumpton College. This apprenticeship would cover a two-year period starting in February/ March 2014. The successful candidate will: ....

JOBS: Coach and Duty Officer - Lancashire CCC Indoor Centre

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Closing date: 9th February 2014
 
Full Time 35 hours per week. Immediate start available Salary commensurate with experience
Emirates Old Trafford is a prestigious International and County Cricket organisation which is developing a reputation as a world class cricketing and entertainment venue.  We are focused on continuing to provide the highest standards of excellence at all levels of cricket from ‘playground to Test arena’, proudly being the home of one of the most famous County Cricket Clubs. 

Turbo Boost Net Practice with Iain Brunnschweiler

If your nets have got a bit dull and lifeless, you need to fit a turbo boost, courtesy of England Performance Programme Coach, Iain Brunnschweiler.

Right now "Brunchy" is realising a 6 week series of coaching sessions that anyone can take to nets to make the sessions fun, exciting sessions that will lead to better cricket from you and your team.

The latest one is out today so click here to get this week's session instantly.

JOBS: Assistant Groundsman - Yorkshire CCC

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Closing date: 31st Janury 2014

Yorkshire County Cricket Club invites applications for the role of Assistant Groundsman to undertake duties at Headingley Cricket Ground and Weetwood Sports Ground (the home of Yorkshire CCC Academy).

Role & Responsibilities
 
- Undertake duties at Headingley or Weetwood as requested by Assistant Head Groundsman.
- Assist in the preparation of First class surfaces for both match and practice at Headingley and Weetwood.