The Importance of Club Cricket Education
Craig Govender and Abdulhaq 'Jack' Manack are part of some of the training sessions.
The Lenasia Cricket Club's mental training program that started last month has taken off so well that officials are confident this will provide players with the correct frame of mind and preparedness for the season ahead.
Already the big wigs of the game have been raked in for various sessions, all this is taking place at their indoor facility at the Buitun Nur Centre.
The first person to give a session was Craig Govender, physiotherapist of the Highveld Lions, who assisted the team with implementing a well-rounded fitness session. Govender had just returned with the national team from England.
He took time off his busy schedule to personally meet the players and take them through their paces. He shared his knowledge on fitness programs, tips, techniques and best practice and how to be prepared mentally for fixtures.
Yadene Singh, skipper of the Premier team said, "By concentrating on a combination of strength training and workout throughout the off season will enable our teams to perform with greater ability and reduce the risk of injury during the summer.
"Along with building a good base of strength and fitness, the skills of the game will also be of advantage to the boys."
The services of Abdulhaq 'Jack' Manack were also sought. His motivational sessions added that extra pep to club members. His main outline was how to succeed and the need to prepare oneself mentally for any given situation. "Mental preparedness in a game is half the battle won. Your mind must be switched on about the game ahead of you and not what's around you."
Manack also enquired about the vision of the players and how they should motivate themselves to be leaders.
Club chairperson Mohsin Ahmed added a few words about the sessions the players had. He said, "This is something we are hoping will impact on the players and these sessions are just working wonders. The mental preparedness sessions by Govender and Manack have been tremendous, the feedback we are getting is just great and I am sure it will benefit the boys.
"Our training in the fasting month will be confined to much of the indoor sessions over weekends but after that we will be moving to some practical stuff. Manack will do some sessions with the bat and bowling.
"We are now expecting the boys to put into practice what they have learnt from these two great personalities.
"Also, we make a special plea to donors to come forward to assist the club for maintenance of our indoor facilities."
The club is also expecting to have a session with Hussein Manack, the cricket commentator on SABC radio and TV.
