Premier Mens Coach – Brian Barnard
“Cricket has been a massive part of my life from a very young age. I’ve played most formats and recently started a new chapter as a Player/coach. Of the many lessons I’ve learnt from this wonderful game resilience stands out as the most important one. Being able to rise after a disappointing game, month or season and doing it all over again the next season.
I represented my province from the age of 13 and eventually made my First-class debut for the Highveld Strikers in 2014. From a long list of achievements, the few that stand out are a double century as a 12-year-old in a District tournament, a double on tour in Australia for my district at age 16 and a triple in Club Cricket in the UK. I am also very proud to say that I received the Auckland Club Cricket Batsman of the Year award twice.
I believe I am still learning as a player, coach and mentor and look forward to what the rest of my career has to offer.”
Juan Le Maitre is responsible for one on one sessions with senior and junior players throughout the pre-season months. Please email office@birkenheadcricket.co.nz for more information or contact Juan on 027 344 9775.
The club nominates representative cricketers at junior level. Auckland Cricket selects cricketers for its representative sides based on performance in District Tournaments (for everyone Under 19) or in club games for senior cricketers.
Junior cricketers may be eligible for North Harbour Junior Cricket representation from Year 6. If your child is considered by their coach to be someone who would benefit from this, you will be contacted towards the end of the season.
Coaches are available for one-on-one coaching please email us on office@birkenheadcricket.co.nz or call us on 4805920