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We Want Your Stories: Has PitchVision Academy Helped You?

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PitchVision Academy has been helping cricketers and their coaches since way back in 2006. Millions (literally) of you have passed through the doors and had access to enough articles to fill a library of books, and enough videos and audio to cram your iPad full.

Now we want to hear your story.

Whether you are a player or a coach, I would like to know what success you have had in cricket, and what influence PitchVision Academy has had on your success. So drop me a line and let's talk.

Don't Forget the Tail-Enders at Cricket Nets

Coach Iain Brunnschweiler is standing up for the "lower order run getters" this week, with a brand new "off the shelf" coaching session that gives the tail priority while you have nets.

What gives?

As Mark Garaway often reminds us, everyone in the team bats, and everyone in the team is allowed to score runs, not just the batters. So why shouldn't everyone practice batting?

JOBS: Administrator - Western District Cricket Union (Scotland)

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Closing date: 14th February 2014

The Western District Cricket Union (WDCU) has recently assumed responsibility for the organisation of all cricket in the west of Scotland under an agreement with Cricket Scotland(CS).  This will increase significantly the  number of matches for which it has responsibility. As a result, WDCU require the provision of a Cricket Administration service.    

This important role encompasses the administration of all cricket competitions under the auspices of the WDCU, including league and cup competitions.  The Administrator will require to provide general administrative and advisory support to the WDCU Office Bearers, Executive Committee, and sub Committees as required to assist them in fulfilling a schedule of several hundred fixtures in a typical season. 

JOBS: Assistant Cricket Coach - Live Active (Scotland)

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Closing date: 11th February 2014

Temporary contract to cover seasonal coaching demands

(3 March 2014 -20 June 2014) 

28 hours per week

(Fixed working days and hours during school term)

£8.13 per hour  

JOBS: Cricket Analyst - Opta (UK)

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Closing date: undisclosed
 
Opta is looking for staff to join our network of cricket analysts around the UK. The role involves scoring English domestic matches in-venue, via bespoke scoring software, as part of Opta’s role as official data partner of the ECB. The venues are predominantly Chelmsford, Lord’s, The Oval and Canterbury. To be considered for the role the candidate will need to be within a commutable distance of these grounds.
 
Please note the position will run from March 2014 to September 2014 and will incorporate 70-105 days work.

JOBS: Cricket Professional - Greshams School (England)

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Closing date: undisclosed
 
Greshams School require a Cricket Professional, based in the Holt area.this contract is initially for one term (16/04/2014-29/06/2014)
 
Ideally you will have: ECB Cricket Level 4 or equivalent,
 
A DBS will be required, funded by the employer, for the successful candidate.

JOBS: Cricket Operations Manager - Essex CCC (UK)

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Closing date: 10th February 2014

Essex County Cricket Club was established in 1876 and is responsible for the delivery of professional cricket in the County. Working closely with the Essex County Cricket Board and the newly formed Essex Cricket and Community Trust, the family of “Essex Cricket” embraces all aspects of the game through recreational cricket, entry into our professional Academy and First Class Cricket. 

The Club is currently recruiting for the role of Cricket Operations Administrator. This challenging role will embrace all aspects of administration for our professional cricket programme. This includes supporting the coaching, medical and professional cricket staff, as well as a having a significant involvement in match day delivery and ensuring the smooth running of all cricket related administration. 

JOBS: Coaches - Kings Camps (UK)

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Closing date: undisclosed

Are you a teacher, student or sport professional that wants to gain experience, earn money whilst having fun and enhancing the lives of young people? If this sounds like your thing, we are looking for passionate, motivated individuals to work at our activity camps.

You can expect...

JOBS: Assistant Curator - ICC Academy (Dubai)

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Closing date: undisclosed (ASAP)
 
The ICC Academy is an exciting strategic partnership between the ICC and Dubai Sports City. It has the mission of being the acknowledged centre of excellence for world cricket. Located within Dubai Sports City, it provides a unique environment for coaching, development, and training, with outstanding world–class facilities and expertise. The ICCA is an outstanding international facility to further develop players of all abilities and ages, coaches, administrators, umpires and curators.
Position Purpose:
 
The ICCA Assistant Curator is responsible for supervising the ICCA cricket academy turf wickets & outfields including the practice facility and will report the ICC/DSC Head Curator.

JOBS: Various International Coaching Positions - Pakistan Cricket Board

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Closing date: 6th February

The Pakistan Cricket Board is currently advertising 3 coaching positions with their international squad. The 3 positions are as follows:

- Head Coach

- Batting Coach

- Fielding Coach