Malteenoes Sports Club yesterday launched a cricket academy where 70 youths will participate in an intensive cricket training programme, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported.
At the launch, Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr, underscored the importance of combining academics with sport.
“I want to transfer this now to your academics. Don’t think today that you can succeed in the sporting world without being good in school, at least up to a certain level,” the minister said.
The academy is designed to prepare young cricketers for regional and international competitions and will offer training in cricket fundamentals, media, and etiquette.
The minister said the technical and practical knowledge provided during the training is necessary for the youths’ overall development in the sport.
“Everything that you are going to do during this academy is talent. You are developing your talent whether it is batting, bowling, fielding, wicket keeping, catching, running, all of that are versions of talent,” the minister said.
He also recommended that coaches utilise the principles from the ‘Talent Code’ book, highlighting its transferability across various disciplines.
The training sessions run from July 15 to July 27, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Participants will automatically become members of the Malteenoes Sports Club.
Lead Coach, Queesen Nedd, also presented while Coach Neil Barry was recognised for his exceptional service to the cricket fraternity, DPI said.
