CN takes the game to the people
CN is staging a week-long roadshow on a mission to take the game of cricket to local communities.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
WINDHOEK
Cricket Namibia's (CN) vision is to be a globally competitive, professional, value-based and an inclusive sport of choice, “and we are obligated to work towards our vision by developing, spreading and exposing the game of cricket to Namibians,” said the CEO Johan Muller in a statement.
The roadshow will take place from 1 to 6 March and will cover the northern and southern parts of Namibia. CN will hold coaching clinics and mini cricket festivals at schools.
The CN team will be divided into two teams for the northern and southern trips.
The northern towns that will be included in this year's roadshow are Tsumeb, Oshakati, Ondangwa, Ongwediva and Rundu, while the towns in the south will be Rehoboth, Kalkrand, Keetmanshoop, Mariental and Lüderitz.
The traveling party will consist of management staff; the CEO, the marketing team, players from the national women's team, the Ashburton mini-cricket coordinator and coaches.
Cloete appointed
CN has also announced the appointment of Gareth Cloete as understudy to the national men's coach.
Muller said they are positive about the understudy programme.
“We believe in the upliftment of people through skill development and exposure and this programme provides just that.
“Cloete is a dynamic person who has been involved in coaching for quite some time. I'm sure he will develop in our team environment, but also contribute to the quality of the training.”
The head coach of the team, Pierre de Bruyn, said he was delighted to have Cloete on the team.
“I'm very excited and positive about this step. This is a very big opportunity for him to use this platform for his own development as a coach. I look forward to welcoming him to the team,” De Bruyn said.
Cloete has been part of CN's journey in growing the game of cricket in Namibia and said he was excited about the opportunity afforded to him.
“I have been involved with cricket for the past 27 years and I see this as a culmination of my life's work and dedication to the game.
It's an honour to be recognised for my contributions to cricket in Namibia,” he added.
WINDHOEK
Cricket Namibia's (CN) vision is to be a globally competitive, professional, value-based and an inclusive sport of choice, “and we are obligated to work towards our vision by developing, spreading and exposing the game of cricket to Namibians,” said the CEO Johan Muller in a statement.
The roadshow will take place from 1 to 6 March and will cover the northern and southern parts of Namibia. CN will hold coaching clinics and mini cricket festivals at schools.
The CN team will be divided into two teams for the northern and southern trips.
The northern towns that will be included in this year's roadshow are Tsumeb, Oshakati, Ondangwa, Ongwediva and Rundu, while the towns in the south will be Rehoboth, Kalkrand, Keetmanshoop, Mariental and Lüderitz.
The traveling party will consist of management staff; the CEO, the marketing team, players from the national women's team, the Ashburton mini-cricket coordinator and coaches.
Cloete appointed
CN has also announced the appointment of Gareth Cloete as understudy to the national men's coach.
Muller said they are positive about the understudy programme.
“We believe in the upliftment of people through skill development and exposure and this programme provides just that.
“Cloete is a dynamic person who has been involved in coaching for quite some time. I'm sure he will develop in our team environment, but also contribute to the quality of the training.”
The head coach of the team, Pierre de Bruyn, said he was delighted to have Cloete on the team.
“I'm very excited and positive about this step. This is a very big opportunity for him to use this platform for his own development as a coach. I look forward to welcoming him to the team,” De Bruyn said.
Cloete has been part of CN's journey in growing the game of cricket in Namibia and said he was excited about the opportunity afforded to him.
“I have been involved with cricket for the past 27 years and I see this as a culmination of my life's work and dedication to the game.
It's an honour to be recognised for my contributions to cricket in Namibia,” he added.
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