🗓️ Through December we’ll be reposting stories from across the year to shine a spotlight on some of the unsung heroes and work going on to make cricket a more inclusive sport...
For the first piece, find out about the state comprehensive with a cricket academy rivalling private schools ⬇️
https://t.co/rSi1KeWtNu
@ryanmouquegolf I occasionally shank a 30 yard high chip - a shot to get over a steep slope or hazard where you need to get up and then land softly. I’ve just ordered the strike wedge. Where would you set it up for this error? Just on outside of ball to prevent that over the top downswing?
A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:
“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.
At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.
But cancer doesn’t care about plans.
Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.
I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.
Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.
Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.
Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.
Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.
Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.
Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.
Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.
And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.
Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.
And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”
Holly 🩷
Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️
After such a successful podcast with @PhilRelf70 we release his coach’s corner episode and see more followers and listeners joining us.
Please keep tuning in, listening, and sharing with others.
We would love to hear/read your comments or views. 🎙️🏏
Really enjoyed talking coaching and cricket on this. Went all over the place and I rambled on a bit but hopefully the odd takeaway for someone. Thanks for the invite and the insightful questioning! Realise I say the word “fortunate” a lot!
Series 2, Episode 2 is now OUT!
Thanks to @PhilRelf70 for coming on and sharing with us his experiences, thoughts, and reflections.
@garasT20 gets another mention on the @TCCCPod and we will be looking to have him on during Series 2.
https://t.co/2zC82hAwKI
@JPR_25 Never really thought he would approach things like that. Shows we don’t ever know what’s going on internally with these guys. Pressure. Maybe it’s easy sitting here saying we’d never coach like this. Might be that he has done it strategically for a response.
@gjoycey@HurstmerePE Unbelievable effort. Thousands of kids would have benefited from this man’s passion, dedication and expertise. Enjoy the next adventure. Legend.
@chrisnash23 Add to that a very similar set of pundits without any evidence of recent players adding value for viewer. Tired and pretty mundane commentary. If anything BBC edging it.
Incredible to think I left 7 years ago. Great to be back at a place that gave me so much! Good to catch up with some familiar faces. Current XI 0 - 1 Alumni XI
Thanks for sorting @PhilRelf70 🏏
Brilliant insight and what mental strength from Simon Kerrigan. Shining example of resilience and will undoubtedly strenghen the bank of knowledge and empathy when he coaches. Go well.
@AndyMitten@LisandrMartinez That’s a great interview and only happens if the player trusts the journalist. Fair play @AndyMitten for building the rapport to get that honesty. Got to love Lisandro Martinez. Got to love Manchester United.
Got to admit it, the first time I cried after a United goal. Ten men. Backs to the wall. Genius of a goal from a young player. The pass from Hughes is also class.
OTD In 1985, @NormanWhiteside scored an amazing goal in extra-time to win the FA Cup for Manchester United #MUFC
MANCHESTER UNITED 1
Norman Whiteside 110'
EVERTON 0
Wembley Stadium 99,445
A brilliant story and something for our school to be incrediby proud of. @KentCrusadersBB are worth looking into for best practice community AND advanced development of players. Well done @AdamDavies06 and @Coachsazant for the hard yards, passion and expertise involved.
The @CantAcadTrust secured @KentCrusadersBB their first-ever junior national championship title in emphatic fashion last Sunday, defeating London United by a commanding 49-point margin of 91-42. https://t.co/B3kwD2mRAh #basketball
This has been a brilliant experience for @CantAcadTrust So much to love about Sri Lanka as a place to travel and play cricket. Wonderful people who love their cricket and have gone above and beyond to help us. Thanks to @VenatourSchools for setting it up so well.
That’s a wrap! The final fixtures from The Canterbury Academy Sixth Form cricket tour to Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 Another great tour comes to an end, well done to all the boys and coaches involved 🎉 There’s no tour like a Venatour! 🏏✈️