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:
