The Gary Kirsten Cricket (GKC) High Performance Programme got underway in earnest at the Constantia Sports Complex this week. It is the first time that GKC is running a four-month long programme with cricketers from around the world. The talented group of semi-pros come from England, Holland, Denmark and Zimbabwe and are aged between 18 and 25. Ryan Van […]
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With just over four months to go to the 2017 Cape Epic, Gary Kirsten is eager to get in some valuable time in the saddle. Next week’s Wine 2 Whales MTB race provides the perfect platform for the 48-year-old to rekindle his love for mountain biking and the great outdoors. He is no stranger to […]
Gary Kirsten Launches Free Online Coaching Service Via Mobile App Gary Kirsten is a household name across the cricketing world. His exploits as an international cricketer and coach are well documented, but Gary Kirsten along with his coaching team at Gary Kirsten Cricket are now offering free online coaching via mobile to aspiring cricketers from around […]
Gary Kirsten is set to return to India for the second time in three months for a 5-day coaching clinic in India. The well recognisable and renowned figure after winning the ICC World Cup with India in 2011 enjoys working on the sub-continent with passionate young cricketers. He will head over with Ryan Cook, Director of the High Performance […]
It was great to connect again with the Julian Wood academy on Friday. This is the second clinic we have done with them and the boys were put through a full day with the GKC team at Constantia. All the bases were covered during the day and every player also had an opportunity to work […]
Reaching ones true cricketing potential requires years of hard work, determination and bags of mental strength. While natural ability is vital in the ever changing game, preparation, mentorship and good coaching will undoubtedly serve any player hoping to rise to the top. The Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy’s high performance, private coaching programme gives young players […]
With the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) School League about to get underway the Gary Kirsten Foundation under-19 team are busy putting the finishing touches to their pre-season. The team mentored by Gary Kirsten Foundation coach, Sivuyile Mfunelwa put together a comprehensive 60-run victory over a more fancied Newlands Cricket School side in a warm up […]
Sunny skies greeted eager young cricketers at the Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy Holiday Clinics run over the past week in the Western Cape. With the school holidays in full swing, talented youngsters seized the opportunity to polish and hone their cricket skills with the help of GKCA’s sought after coaching staff. The first clinic brought […]
We just finished a 10 day high performance camp in Jaipur coaching the Rajasthan cricket association Ranji trophy squad which comprised of 40 players. We focused on all 3 formats of the game, test cricket, one day cricket and T20’s. We then went into building team culture and leadership withing the group of players and […]
Gary Kirsten’s passion to provide nets, equipment and coaches in Khayelitsha is gaining momentum. On Friday, 2 September, Kirsten and his Foundation handed over the fourth cricket ecosystem in the township, this time at Sivile Primary School.







