Under 16 Division 2011/12 |
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Bruce Edgar to coach Under 16's again for 2011-12The Gordon Club is pleased to announce that Bruce Edgar, former New Zealand Test opening batsman twill again be the head Coach of our under 16 Academy. (see profile below). The Under 16 Academy will kick off the 2011-12 season with Monday night sessions for four weeks from the 18th July and prospective players are invited to send in an application form to trial for an Academy position. A link to the Under 16 Application form can be found below. When the Green Shield selection period rolls around, the Under 16 Academy will be split into a Green Shield Squad and the balance of the Under 16 Squad (13 and 14 year olds not in GS squad). This squad will continue to get specialised coaching from the Gordon coaching staff at their own sessions. For the benefit of prospective Academy members we have enclosed a draft program for the season. A link to the Under 16 program is also found below While the dates in July/August for the trials are confirmed, the final dates and venues of the sessions after August are still to be finalised. The sessions and matches are confirmed in principal we just need to firm up available grounds and practice facilities closer to the summer starting. The Under 16 program will include:
Bruce will also have access to Steve Smith, Matt Nicholson and Ed Howitt for Under 16 coaching. To access the Academy Application form ...click here... To view the Under 16 draft program ...click here...Profile of Bruce Edgar
Bruce had the 'fortune' of playing his Test cricket during the West Indies 'reign of terror' and opened the batting on several occasions against the legendary Malcolm Marshall, Andy Roberts, Michael Holding and Joel Garner. He therefore knows a bit about batting under pressure and scoring runs in difficult conditions. Bruce scored his highest Test score of 161 against Australia in Auckland in 1982 to help his country to a drawn series of one Test all. Bruce also scored a century in a One Day International against Australia, however this has been classified as 'the most overlooked century of all time' as he was at the other end of the wicket on 102 not out when Trevor Chappell delivered the infamous underarm ball to Brian McKecknie in February 1981. One might say that incident is more talked about that Bruce's fine innings. Bruce also played 175 First Class matches and was well known for his opening partnerships with fellow left hander John Wright. Bruce will be Head Coach of our Under 16 Academy, and will also be assisting with the Under 21 Academy coaching. Bruce's Career record is shown below
The GDCC warmly welcomes Bruce to our team and we look forward to his substantial input during the season. The Under 16 Academy committe for 2011-12 will be: Michael Falk (Under 16 Academy manager) Bruce Edgar (Under 16 Academy head Coach) Peter Horwitz Mark Carmichael (Academy co-ordinator Under 16 and Under 21) |
Bruce Edgar was a classic left-hand opening batsman with a very straight technique who played 39 Tests and 64 One day internationals for New Zealand from 1978 to 1986. Bruce is now living in the Gordon district and has established himself as one of the country's highly skilled cricket coaches not only specialising in technique, but also very keen to imparting his knowledge on the various strategic approaches to the game that can sometimes get lost in net sessions.
