The Gary Kirsten Cricket (GKC) team is committed to developing players and coaches nationwide through a series of Mini Camps. Recently the team visited leading schools like Kearsney College, Highbury Prep, and Union High. These three-day interventions combined coach development workshops, a parents in sport talk from Gary, and skills development with the players.
A highlight for us & the Kearsney 1stXI was a live session with Gary Kirsten, where players discussed the mental aspects of the game and gained strategic insights into T20 cricket, focusing on risk management and performance under challenging conditions. Alongside player sessions, the Mini Camps supported coach development through practical and theoretical frameworks covering leadership, player management, and season planning. At Union High, a Parents in Sport talk emphasized the importance of positive parent involvement in youth sports.
At Union High, Gary’s parenting in sport talk was well received. Gary and Jordan facilitated a coach development workshop covering:
Effective team meetings
Player management and leadership by example
Performance debriefs
Supporting players’ mental development
Designing quality training sessions
Season planning and management
The goal is to give coaches practical frameworks and confidence to enhance their environments.
At Kearsney and Highbury, players embraced the opportunity to learn and grow in a “High-Performance” environment.
Looking ahead to 2026, Mini Camps will continue to connect with schools across South Africa, fostering a culture of performance and learning. The GKC team remains dedicated to facilitating the growth of coaches and players nationwide, collaborating with schools in tailored programs to strengthen cricketing cultures and equip the next generation with the tools to thrive.
