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Kallicharran commences GCB Youth Programme
The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) commenced its contract with former West Indian batsman, Alvin Kallicharran, with Training Programme sessions at the Wales Community Centre ground Wednesday.
Former WI batsman Alvin Kalicharran (2nd left) talks to some of the young cricketers involved in the current inter county tourney.
Kallicharran was able to observe the players during the first and second days of the opening round of the GCB/Raj Singh Insurance Broker Under-19 Inter-County 3-Day Competition. On Day One he was at Wales Community Centre ground for the match between Berbice and A Selected Under-17 squad, and on Day Two, he was at Everest Cricket Club ground for the match between Essequibo and Demerara.
Prior to the start of play on each day, he had discussions with the teams and their management; he spoke about self-concept, batting technique, and mental strength. His advice and teachings were well received by all. Also, during the course of the days, he engaged individual players in discussions based on his observations.
Kallicharran emphasized on the need for positive self-concept. He stated that players need to be positive in their approach to the game, whether it’s batting, bowling or fielding. He also underscored the importance for players to be technically sound, as such a player will be able to naturally apply himself to the technical aspects of the game. He explained that a player who has technical deficiencies is required to place heavy emphasis on applying himself technically on a given skill, which may cause him to become mentally drained, which leads to inconsistency. Kallicharan pointed out that if players are to be able to survive or overcome challenging match situations, they have to be mentally tough. He noted that mental strength is a critical aspect of a cricketer’s development.
Schedule for GCB Youth Program conducted by Alvin Kallicharran:
Dates Times Venues
10 April, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs Ablion
10 April, 2015 14:00 to 17:00 hrs Blairmont
11 April, 2015 13:00 to 16:00 hrs GNIC
13 April, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs Everest
13 April, 2015 13:30 to 16:30 hrs GYO
15 April, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs Enterprise
15 April, 2015 13:30 to 16:30 hrs Enmore
19 April, 2015 09:00 to 11:30 hrs GCB hostel
19 April, 2015 13:00 to 15:30 hrs GCB hostel
22 April, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs GCC
22 April, 2015 13:30 to 16:30 hrs DCC
24 April, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs Wales
24 April, 2015 13:30 to 16:30 hrs Canal # 1 – Mc Gill Ground
28 April, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs Uitvlugt
28 April, 2015 13:30 to 16:30 hrs Zeeburg
30 April, 2015 09:30 to 12:00 hrs Anna Regina
30 April, 2015 13:00 to 16:00 hrs Imam Bacchus
01 May, 2015 13:00 to 16:00 hrs Wakenaam
02 May, 2015 09:00 to 12:00 hrs Bayroc Ground – Linden
02 May, 2015 14:30 to 17:30 hrs Farm, EBD
03 May , 2015 09:30 to 12:30 hrs Skeldon
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