SACA MEN'S PROGRAMME
SACA operates through hosting multiple high performance training programmes/ hubs across England in the winter months, delivered by a diverse and highly skilled coaching staff. The very best players from across the programme are then selected to represent SACA and showcase their skills in fixtures against county 2nd & 1st XIs in a bid to be awarded a professional contract.
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DEVELOPMENT
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SACA builds a number of squads of the best BSA talent aged 18+ across the country.​​
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Our skill development programme is evidence-based & applies PhD research.
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We implement high-quality individualised S&C and dietary programmes considering cultural differences, supporting players financially where possible.
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Our highly diverse & skilled coaching staff is a huge precursor to the programme' success.
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CONNECTIONS
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SACA has built a community of like-minded players, who help drive each other to succeed.
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We adopt a collectivist approach within the performance environment & are always looking to improve training methods & team culture.
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SACA provides British South Asian players with an ever- expanding network of coaches and mentors ready to support them in their journey to professional cricket.
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EXPERIENCES
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SACA plays fixtures against County Second & First XI as well as other high-profile teams for players to showcase their skills.
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We invite Directors of Cricket and county coaches to observe both games and training sessions, giving players the best opportunity to be signed to a professional county.
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We often place players within high-standard local league cricket, to improve skills amongst professional cricketers.​​​
SACA has been successful to date with 10 of our male players 'graduating' from our programme and gaining professional contracts with English Counties. We take a three pronged approach to talent development within our programme, as outline below:
