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Harper conducts training seminar with ECCCC youngsters
A number of young cricketers attached to the Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club (ECCCC) were on Saturday last involved in a training seminar which was conducted at the club’s main pavilion by former West Indies all-rounder and coach, Roger Harper.
The session was organised by executives of the ECCCC to give the youngsters a basic understanding of what is required of them to become well rounded cricketers. Harper advised the youths to remain disciplined in their effort to play at the highest level.
“Success does not come easily; you have to keep trying until you get there. The lesson here is never to give up, but you also have to be disciplined. That is very important,” the Guyana Amazon Warriors
Former West Indies all-rounder and coach, Roger Harper (seated second right), and executives of the ECCCC (seated) pose with participants of last Saturday’s session.
head coach pointed out.
The 50-year-old Harper, who played 25 Tests and 105 ODIs for the West Indies and 200 First-Class matches for Guyana and Northamptonshire, encouraged the youths to set goals, as that will help them to measure their progress over time.
“I know the ultimate aim is to play for the West Indies, but before that there is a process that has to take place. You have to play for club, county, country and so on, so it’s important you set your selves a common goal and then break that up into sub-goals,” the former right-arm off-spinner and right-handed middle-order batsman pleaded.
Several executive members of the ECCCC also attended the seminar, which was the first since the club was resuscitated earlier this year.
Club captain Bheemraj Ramkellawan thanked Harper for sharing his knowledge and expertise on the game with the youngsters, adding that his presence could only serve to inspire the young club members to aim high.
Ramkellawan noted that the session is just one of many activities the ECCCC has planned to ensure the young membership of the club is afforded every opportunity to learn not just cricket, but general life skills.
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