Good start to CWI coaching programme at Providence

– Bramble, Fudadin, Chandrika and Rampaul among players involved

Cricket West Indies commenced the hosting of the Levels I and II Coaching Certification Courses at the National Stadium at Providence, EBD. The sessions started on May 18 and will conclude on May 21.
Both courses will involve practical exercises, including an assessment for the award of the coaches’ certification.
The GCB further informed that a second Level I course could be conducted from May 23-25, but “that is subject to the receipt of applicable participant fees.”
CWI has also released the necessary prerequisites needed in order to sit the CWI Level I Coaching Course, these requirements include: ICC or CWI Foundation Coaching Certificate, Child Care and Protection Certificate, First Aid Certificate, valid Police Clearance

Also, requirements for the CWI Level II Coaching Course include a CWI Level I Coaching Certificate, Child Care and Protection Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and valid Police Clearance.
The Coach Developers/ facilitators for the CWI Level II Coaching Certification Course are Ryerson Bhagoo and Keshava Ramphal, while the pair of Brendon Ramlal and Junie Mitcham will facilitate the CWI Level I leg.
GCB Territorial Developmental Officer Colin Stuart spoke about the aim of the territorial board as it relates to involving the coaches. “The aim from the GCB will be consistent of that of Cricket West Indies, which we will be looking to have coaches develop a standardized approach to coaching in Guyana and across the Region. It includes what to be coaching in terms of the technical aspect of the game, as well as how to go about doing it. The appropriate teaching method and how persons learn.

“We are basically creating an environment that promotes growth and development for the players,” Stuart told this daily publication.
List of Participants for the CWI Level II Coaching Course: Yeuraj Khemraj, Ajay Gainda, Terry Newton, Orlando Tanner, Kumar Bishundial, Andy Ramnarine, Pernell Christie, Balram Samaroo, Ryan Kissoonlall, Parmeshwar Persaud, Nadine Smith, Karishma Ramnauth, Ravi Rampaul, Darien Best, Ranole Bourne, Shaun Massiah, Anthony Bramble, Marvin Fitzalbert, Rajendra Chandrika, Assad Fudadin, Lakram Lathman, Gregory Crandon and Wayne Osborne.
List of Participants for the CWI Level I Coaching Course: Peter Gajar, Leslie Solomon, Javed Saywack, Nicholas Mukesh Shiopersad, Erva Giddings, Royan Fredricks, Shivnarine Hoorilall, Daniel Dass, Kumar Dass, Dinesh Joseph, Martin Pestano-Belle, Anthony Sanchara, Royden Morris, Yougeshwar Lall, Trevayne Mohabir, Rhonda Jones, Sonia Benn, Hershy Niles, Kenrick Cheeks, Nazeer Mohamed, Krishna Singh, Jamal Hinckson, Ameer Rahaman, and Rajindra Rambali. (Brandon Corlette)