Indian cricket trainers will soon be at par with those working closely with some of the top football clubs in the world like in the English Premier League (EPL).
Some trainers associated with Ranji Trophy teams are set toundergo the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 2course in Bengaluru from April 3 to 7.
While the trainers are doing it in their personal capacity,former India trainer Ramji Srinivasan has welcomed the move and said the solereason why he fancies the programme is the practical knowledge that is impartedin this course.
Speaking to IANS, Ramji said that while there were variouscourses, the one run by ASCA went for a holistic approach with the focus being on32 hours of face-to-face theory and practical engagement.
“ASCA is a very good programme where it involves a lotof practical aspect. You have practical sessions and there is a mix of theoryand practical learning. Level 2 and 3 are very good,” he said.
“I prefer ASCA for cricket. They tell you which musclesneed to be used for which exercise. It is all about bio-mechanics. It is notlike some of the other courses where you have multiple choice questions. Yougot to sweat it out and learn.
“Usually, ASCA workshops are held in Singapore orAustralia. This is perfect for the trainers to develop their knowledge. ASCAcertified trainers in fact sometimes do not wish to come into cricket becauseit isn’t challenging enough for them,” Ramji said.
Some of the trainers who will be a part of the programme areSanjib Das (Bengal), Rakesh Goil (Baroda), Abdul Sattar (Sikkim), MayankAgawral (MP) and Yuvraj Singh Dasondhi (Vidarbha).
All of them have been associated in training cricket teamsat the state level for close to a decade.
ASCA General Manager Peter Currell told IANS that not onlydoes the course add to one’s knowledge, but the certified trainers can alsocoach different levels of athletes.
“The ASCA delivers coaching educational courses.Therefore participants will gain further knowledge to help with their coachingabilities. Upon completion of the assessment, they will also gain anInternational Recognised Strength and Conditioning CoachingAccreditation.”
Commenting on the decision to have a workshop in India,Currell said a number of Indian residents had been enrolled in the course inAustralia but some faced visa issues.
“Therefore we thought that we would deliver courses in India, to save the participants travel costs and also the issues that may come with getting a visa to Australia.” Agencies