ABOUT US

Newcastle Cricket Academy & Training Centre is an indoor, training Centre based in Wickham, Newcastle.  The Academy was established in early 2021 to create a high-quality, high-performance facility, to help develop cricketers in Newcastle, The Hunter Valley and surrounding areas.

Tommy Anderson has created a high-quality facility that enables cricketers of all ages to develop their skills, technically, physically and mentally. As the Head Coach, Tommy sets the tone for the Academy, driving the continuous improvement in every player.

 

Tommy says, "It is about helping players reach their full potential, working to improve their performance both on and off the field. This includes understanding the players, their culture, which drives success through a holistic approach to coaching".  

 

Below are the words that come to mind when I think of Tommy and High-Performance Coaching.

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· Knowledge – know the game inside out, have the expertise to make players better.

· Professionalism – holds players accountable, sets standards and values.

· Relationships – builds trust and gets to know the individual.

· Incorporates Holistic Development – all facets. Skills, Mental, Physical, recovery etc.

· Passionate & Hardworking – loves what he does, he works hard and is passionate          about making players and teams better.

· Instills Confidence and Belief – he is able to motivate players and get them to believe     in themselves.