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owzat! KCA 40-day Cricket Coaching Camp Inaugurated
Howzat! Karavali Cricket Academy 40-day Cricket Coaching Camp Inaugurated by MCC Mayor Kavitha Sanil
Mangaluru: Karavali Cricket Academy launched its ‘Project Quality Cricketers’-a 40-Day Cricket Coaching Camp. For the FIRST time in Mangaluru, a Bowling Machine; and for the FIRST time, Turf Wickets will be used during this Coaching Camp. The Coaching Camp inauguration was done on Wednesday, 9 April 2017 at 4 pm, by cutting the ribbon by chief guest Ms Kavitha Sanil-the Mayor of Mangaluru City Corporation, who also did some batting by hitting a couple of balls bowled to her by corporator Vinayaraj.
In her inaugural address, complimenting the KCA for their unique initiative in implementing the cricket coaching camp, Mayor Sanil said, ” Now that KCA has started this cricket coaching camp it’s the responsibility of the parents to support KCA by encouraging and enrolling their children in the camp. With the three experienced International coaches at the helm during the 40-day training, your children will learn the best techniques in the cricket field and will reach greater heights by becoming star players locally, at a state level and National level. I am very much disappointed to note that only a few journos have shown up here for the coverage of today’s event. I also urge the media to give wide coverage to such kind of training camps which will attract more participants and also benefit the younger generation to shine in the cricket game.”
ther dignitaries on the dais, namely MCC Corporator Vinayaraj; University College-Mangaluru-Principal Dr Udayakumar Irvathur; President of Karnataka State Cricket association-Mangaluru Chapter-Rathan Kumar; Syndicate Member of Mangaluru University-Prasanna Kumar Rai; Syndicate Member, Mangaluru University-Harish Achar; and Syndicate Member, Mangaluru University-Mohanchandra Nambiar also spoke during the occasion. Corporator Vinayaraj addressing the gathering said, ” Presently we have noticed that parents only intention is to see that their children excel with distinctions in their academics, but never encourage them to also take part in co-curricular activities like sports, cricket etc. Academic is a must, so also sports which are good for your health and to keep you active. This cricket coaching camp solely intends to train the youth in cricket by Santhosh Misquith and his team is an excellent concept, and needs to be complimented. Rs 2500 training fee charged by KCA is quite reasonable, where even a common person can afford to send his or her child to this camp. Parents should support KCA in their project so that this camp achieves success”.
In his presidential address, Dr Udayakumar Irvathur-the Principal of University College said, ” We are extremely glad to be associated with KCA in this project, and we all should thank our Vice Chancellor of Mangaluru University, Dr K Bairappa for readily agreeing to provide the University College ground for the coaching camp, for a period of five years. We also feel proud to say that Indian Cricketer KL Rahul’s mother is employed with the University. I humbly request the youngsters to show interest, commitment and dedication in the cricket game, and on day you may be a great asset to our Indian cricket.”
Santhosh Misquith proposed the vote of thanks, and later speaking to the media persons said, “During this Camp, we will be using a Bowling Machine for the First time in Mangaluru. Apart from that, the budding young players of Coastal Karnataka will have the opportunity for the First time to practice and play matches in turf wickets. Video analysis of each young player will be recorded, which is the part of the project. The work of turf wickets is almost completed. Already three Astro-Turf wickets are prepared for the trainees of the camp. Hostel accommodation will be arranged for the out of station participants. Our Academy style coaching style is built upon International Cricket Council (ICC) coaching manual. Sampath Perera, a reputed Sri Lankan coach will be heading the coaching faculty of the Academy. Srikanth K-a level one coach of ACC, Jayaprakash Shetty, who played for UAE National Cricket and also KPL, and myself, being a level one coach of ICC will be the other coaches during the Camp.”
In an exclusive interaction with Team Mangalorean, Santhosh Misquith said, ” I have been at the helm as the secretary of Karavali Cricket Academy (KCA) for the last two months. I used to work as a coach of under 13 for ICC academy and GMCA academy in Dubai before I joined KCA. I have played for Air India and met many professional players. The reason all coaches and parents are gathered here is because the academy is reopening after some renovation. We have added extra cricket services as more and more people are joining this cricket academy. Karavali cricket clinic is the home of the most cricketers and it was first opened in 1993. Since then it has given Karnataka state many players “.
“We have made the whole of this facility from scratch. We have installed the new cricket nets and soon turf wickets will placed and bowling machine too. We are trying our best to encourage young cricketers by giving them professional help. We have a level 2 coach and player from Sri Lanka who is here to give a few lessons and we hope players find this helpful in improving their skills. We have another coach and player from Kerala and been experienced in Dubai. I would like to inform everyone that the Coaching camp started on 5th April. It will be conducting 30 days training. Please do join us and take advantage of the best cricket training camp in town- and feel the difference. Thank You!”
Shirley M speaking to Team Mangalorean about her his child’s experience at the training camp said, ” My child had his basic training in cricket during a training camp organized by a cricket association last year, and he didn’t like it because of the large group of the participants, and the coaches were not too caring and supportive. Having joined this KCA cricket coaching camp for the last few days, my son is always anxiously waiting to go to the ground, because he says he gets the best training in cricket, and the coaches are friendly and very helpful. My son is very excited and has developed a keen interest in cricket after he had joined this camp. I request other parents also to send their children to this camp, where they can get the best training under good care and guidance from the KCA coaches. My sincere and humble thanks to KCA for already making a difference in my child, in the field of cricket”
About Karavali Cricket Academy (KCA):
Karavali Cricket Academy (KCA), affiliated to Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), which is Powered by Experience and Driven by Values, launched its “Project Quality Cricketers”- a programme of bringing modern technology, quality coaching facilities and innovative training methodology in its Cricket Coaching Camp, already going on now at the University College ground, Mangaluru. The camp will be for a duration of 40-days.
Karavali Cricket Academy (KCA) is a unit of Karavali Cricket Clinic which was established in 1996 and is affiliated to Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA). Ever since its inception, it has been working for the benefit of cricket players and cricket enthusiasts towards developing first class cricketers. During the last two decades, it has conducted many successful cricket tournaments. Eminent players and coaches like Javagal Srinath, Syed Kirmani, Salim Durrani, L Sivaramakrishnan, EAS Prasanna, and Dronacharya Awardee Ramakanth Achrekar were technical advisers of the Clinic and coached the youth and made them very successful cricketers.
Shreeshanth, an international cricketer had undergone training in KCA. Realizing that there is a greater need to give orientation to the youth through the skill development programme and owing to the demands and suggestions of Cricket Pandits, a committed Cricket Academy was established. This Academy will be devoted and dedicated to nurture and develop Quality Cricketers with innovative and time beyond the programme. The KCA looks forward to receiving an enthusiastic response from the public, with kind hearted support and co-operation in this endeavour to make it a success in every way.
For more details and enrollment for the Camp call: Santhosh Misquith at: 8861446216; 7204057814