Australia v England - Coaching

[howardj]

Originally Posted by Spark

I have to disagree with howardj here. Extended periods away will naturally lead to worries about families etc - it's a distraction that they, who are after all still human beings - don't need.

They can still sleep over.

I'm not suggesting you bed your team mates.

And a Test only goes for five days.

[LegionOfBrad]

An interesting article on the coaches position about the batting at the SCG:

The Ashes 2010-11: Michael Clarke and Tim Nielsen differ on batting approach | Cricket News | The Ashes 2010-11 | ESPN Cricinfo

[howardj]

Originally Posted by sixfoursingle

I think there's a balance to be struck. Remeber, a cricket tour is a buisness trip, not a holiday and people who go on buinsess trips don't get their families sent with them. That said, it is a long trip. Team spirit seemed good, so I guess they got the balance right this time.

Exactly. This is their work. It's a business trip.

It's a balance. Nobody's saying that families can't be around for the Xmas Test, but as for the other Tests...is 15 or 20 nights during the series, to much of a sacrifice to make? They're grown men, not kids who need their mum.

Anyway, getting back on topic, coaching report card.

[Midwinter]

Ther has been no mention of the academy in all this

Do CA still run the cricket academy ?

Who are the most promising players to attend recently etc ?

[Jayzamann]

Originally Posted by howardj

Anyway, getting back on topic, coaching report card.

No holds barred, but even though it was completely damning of every aspect of this cricket team, it is a good read.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by LegionOfBrad

An interesting article on the coaches position about the batting at the SCG:

The Ashes 2010-11: Michael Clarke and Tim Nielsen differ on batting approach | Cricket News | The Ashes 2010-11 | ESPN Cricinfo

So perhaps Clark was correct and Clarke will do things his own way after all. Perhaps a good thing.

[GingerFurball]

Originally Posted by howardj

Exactly. This is their work. It's a business trip.

It's a balance. Nobody's saying that families can't be around for the Xmas Test, but as for the other Tests...is 15 or 20 nights during the series, to much of a sacrifice to make? They're grown men, not kids who need their mum.

Anyway, getting back on topic, coaching report card.

It's not 15 or 20 nights, they've been in Australia for 2 months now. Being away from my missus and daughter for that amount of time would be extremely difficult for me.