Hercules hails CPL stint as beneficial to coaching career

ꟷ aims to reclaim 50-Over title

By Timothy Jaikarran

Ryan Hercules, coach of the Essequibo Franchise team and of the Guyana Police Force, is, in the new year, looking to make his mark in cricket with the experience gained from his stint in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) tournament.
He told Guyana Times Sport, when asked about his high point for 2019: “For me, getting the experience in being a part of the Guyana Amazon Warriors training camp as an assistant coach alongside Johan Botha was a very crucial (development) in my career. I gained knowledge and experience from him and other senior players.

“Well, being around a crop of players like Malik, Green, Laughlin, Pooran and a well-organized coach (like) Botha, I had to make adjustments on (things like) how you go about in the session. Even senior players would share some tips and advice that I could (use), and (have) already put into practice.
“It’s amazing how the players expect the fitness level (of) the coach to be high, so you can motivate them; and I learnt that from Johan, as he is a strong believer (in) coaches being fit.”
Hercules also disclosed that while being a part of the Hero Caribbean Premier League was a plus, his lowest point for 2019 was when Essequibo was unable to defend the 50 Over title in Franchise Cricket. He said he was disappointed at their not finishing in the top spot.

He said he would be looking to win a few titles for the Guyana Police Force, being their coach; and that he would be working with the players from the Essequibo Franchise to improve on a few things that would have cost them the title in 2019.
Hercules declared, “To fans who support the Essequibo Franchise Team: All we ask for is support. I strongly believe Essequibo players are doing very well; a lot of hard work they put in, and that’s all we can ask for. “Over the past 3 years, we can see that Essequibo cricket took a turn for the better. We still are the 3-day champions, and with support from the fans, we assure you we will keep competing and stay as one of the top 3 franchise teams in the country.”