Booking now for 2-Day Autumn Boot Camp
Choose Batting or
Pace Bowling
Dates: 25-26th Oct 2010
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: The HECCSport Centre,
Sawbridgeworth,
Hertfordshire
Book now for MCI Academy 2011
Choose Batting or
Pace Bowling
Dates: Sundays x 10
Jan: 23rd, 30th
Feb: 6th, 13th, 27th
Mar: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Apr: 3rd
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: The HECCSport Centre, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
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2 Day Autumn Boot Camp
2 day cricket camp – choose between Pace Bowling or Batting
If you select Pace Bowling, you will be working with International Coach and Author of The Fast Bowler’s Bible, Ian Pont. You will learn the ABSAT (Advanced Biomechanics Speed & Accuracy Training) drills and techniques, as well as tactical bowling. You will also get the chance to bowl against the MCI speed gun.
For those who have attended a Pace Bowling Workshop, this 2-day boot camp provides a refresher, goes into more detail on technique and offers more drills to explore.
If you select Batting, you will be working with Luke Humphrey, an elite coach (ECB Level III/ECB Tutor) covering all aspects of batting techniques and shot selection, including T20 hitting.
Both groups will have interactive video sessions as well as intense net practice.There will also be group discussions on NLP mental and physical preparation for your winter training and next season.
The camp is suitable for age 11+ (adults & juniors). Not suitable for cricket beginners.
This is a boot camp for those thirsty for knowledge and in need of some quality coaching to kick off your off-season training
Date: Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th October 2010
Time: 10am – 4pm
Venue: The HECCSport Centre for Cricket, Tharbies Farm, Rook End, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 0LL
Price: £249 (£211.91 + VAT)
For a small holding deposit, download your booking form here
MCI Academy 2011
Batting or Pace Bowling over 10 Sundays
This is Year 5 for the MCI Academy and we are delighted to be offering a more intense, focused and comprehensive academy than ever before.
This year, all attendees will get the opportunity for video analysis and assessments, technical and tactical work, fitness and mental training as well as fielding and catching practice.
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You are invited to attend either the Pace Bowling Academy (medium / fast bowlers) or the Batting academy. You will enjoy 10 weeks of detailed and progressive training, encompassing all elements of the cricket world.
The Bowling Academy will be lead by Ian Pont, International Coach and Author of The Fast Bowler’s Bible and Coaching Youth Cricket. The fast bowlers will be schooled in the secrets of ABSAT (Advanced Biomechanics Speed & Accuracy Training) coaching methods and pushed to their limits on technique and skills. Apart from technical coaching to maximise your action with improved speed and accuracy, you will learn the tactical side of how to develop swing, reverse swing, seam, yorkers, bouncers and slower balls including the world’s best slower ball, known as the SLOB, devised and created by Ian Pont. You will also get the chance to bowl again the MCI Speed Gun
The Batting Academy will be lead by Luke Humphrey, Elite Coach, ECB Tutor and NLP Practitioner. Batters will learn the importance of balance, weight transfer and contact areas, as well as shot selection, batting against spin and pace and all other aspects of technical and tactical batting drills and techniques, including T20 batting
All attendees will also enjoy:
- Game play – match situations and training under pressure
- Mental approach (NLP) – goal setting, commitment, emotional control, stress management, etc
- Fitness – impact of poor fitness on concentration, training and playing
- Personal and group analysis and assessments
The Academy will suit anyone new to MCI or those who have already attended 1:1 bowling or batting coaching, a Pace Bowling Workshop or the 2-day Autumn Boot Camp. Those who have previously attended an MCI Academy, will benefit from the progressive mental and physical aspects of this academy, as well as video analysis/assessments and polishing up drills and technique. Winter training is about exploring, developing and enhancing your skills in preparation for next season
We welcome junior (age 11+ ) and adults cricketers (not cricket beginners), with a real desire to improve. Whatever level you are, you can always be better
If you want to maximise your skills, The MCI Academy is for you. It's your chance to discover how to play cricket the right way. It's a true academy of excellence and one where you can be seen and take your game to new heights
Date: Sundays x 10
Jan: 23rd, 30th
Feb: 6th, 13th 27th
Mar: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Apr: 3rd
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: The HECCSport Centre for Cricket, Tharbies Farm, Rook End, High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, Herts CM21 0LL
Price: £849 (£722.55 + VAT)
For a small holding deposit, download your booking form here:
Spaces on each MCI Academy are limited, so book your place today
How to Book:
- Choose which Academy you would like to attend (Batting or pace Bowling )
- Download the Application Form to book your place and either post or e-mail to MCI
- On acceptance of your application, you will receive confirmation and invoice for a £200 holding deposit due for immediate payment, to secure your place. The balance will be due for payment 8 weeks prior to the start date of the academy.
Main Coaches
Ian Pont - Pace Bowling Coach
Former Nottinghamshire & Essex Fast Bowler, Best First Class Bowling 5-70, ECB National & Regional Skill Sets Coach, UKCC/ECB Level 3 Head Coach, Head Coach International Cricket Camp, Potchefstroom in South Africa, Nashua Dolphins Coaching Consultant, Durban in South Africa, Northamptonshire Fast Bowling Consultant, Former Essex Bowling Coach and Worcestershire Academy Bowling Coach, Former Netherlands Bowling Coach and Assistant Head Coach at World Cup 2007, Author of The Fast Bowlers Bible and Coaching Youth Cricket and Founder of ABSAT and the SLOB (world’s best slow ball)
Luke Humphrey - Batting Coach
Premier League cricket at 16 and Hertfordshire's Colts up to U19s. ECB Level 3 Coach, ECB Staff Coach, supported Lead Batting Coach for England U13, U16 and U19 squads, extensive county age group coaching for Hertfordshire, Performance Manager & Emerging Player Programme Head Coach for Hertfordshire. Qualified NLP practitioner (used to enhance a player’s mental performance, technique, stress and confidence). Manages and coaches at HECCSport