N.C.F conducts Elementary Coaching course for School games masters and mistresses in FCT

The Nigeria Cricket Federation over the weekend of 5^th and 6^th April 2019, conducted an elementary coaching course for School Games Masters and Mistresses in the FCT. The Initiative which was conceived and initiated by the Secretariat of the federation was geared towards activating and promoting grassroots Development in the FCT and North Central region.

23 Teaches from 13 schools took part in the exercise

NAMES OF GAMES MASTERS AND MISTRESSES AND SCHOOLS REPRESENTED.

1)Ameh Alechenu-SOS HGJSS
2) Deshi Lengme- SOS HGJSS
3)Suleiman Blessing- GSS KARU
4)Monisade Gindau – NOBLE HALL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
5) Oloruntoba Bamidele – ADSS ASOKORO
6) Osigbemhe John – GSS GARKI
7) John Evelyn – ADSS ASOKORO
8) Daylop Martina – JSS NYANYA
9) Adeolowu Kehinde – LOUISVILLE GIRLS SEC SCH
10) Adeolowu Oluwatobi – LOUISVILLE GIRLS SEC SCH
11) Nda Agbem – JSS NYANYA
12) Onitilo Kayode – PREMIER ACADEMY
13) Akor Andrew – ADSS ASOKORO
14) Elela Olubunmi – JSS AREA 10
15) Ezechukwuma Regina – GSS GARKI
16) Amore Abdulmumuni – GSS T/WADA
17) Philip Obi – MSS MAITAMA
18) Bala Ezekiel – CHRIST ACADEMY
19) Edith Onwuzuluigbo – CHRIST ACADEMY
20)Adebayo Maruf
21)Jimoh Eneye – GSS KARU
22) Loveth Ohwoavworhua – MSS MAITAMA
23) Tinuoso Dolapo

DAY 1:

Morning Session

The participants were introduced to the game with a brief history of the sport specifically in Nigeria and the world, evolution of the sport in Nigeria over the century, landmark achievement in the West Africa region, Continental events attended and feats achieved, Female Cricket and lots more.

The General Manager of the Federation Mr. Emeka Igwilo talked about:

Who is a Coach ?
Role of a Coach
Qualities of a Coach
When and how to coach.

Other areas discussed are:

Spirit of Cricket
Bating
Bowling
Fielding
Formats of the game
Pitch Dimensions, Facilities,

BATING (Okechukwu Onwundiwe Jamal)

Areas discussed in Bating include;

The Grip, Stance and Back-lift
Taking Guard i.e, understanding the Leg, Middle and Off stump
Stepping and playing cricket strokes.

BOWLING (Uadiale Ehiguase)

Areas Discussed in Bowling Include;

Griping the Ball
Arm swing and rotation
Run-up and follow-through

FIELDING (Musa Ehizoje Bodie)

Areas discussed in fielding include;

Throwing (Over arm and Under Arm)
Catching (Fingers cup formation and different ways of catching)
Stopping the Balls (Long and Short Barrier)

AFTERNOON SESSION

The afternoon session resumed in the pitch explaining the dimensions of the pitch, off and Leg side of the pitch, functions of the scoreboard and sight screens, creases and markings, fielding positions and restrictions etc. The participants had the opportunity of having a practical session of bowling, bating and fielding.