High Performance Academy

Aimed to meet the holistic needs of players looking to take their game into the professional realm. The High Performance Academy is a 3-month, full time programme, offering a unique blend of structure and flexibility through “One-One sessions”, nets and middle training and masterclasses combined with access to High Performance facilities and services. Offering once in a lifetime experiences in Cape Town including being involved in the Gary Kirsten Foundation.

The GKC High Performance coaching team work with the players in group or individual settings and include Gary himself, the GKC coaching team, as well as international and local specialist coaches who use best practice coaching methods to take your game to the next level, they include Jimmy Cook, Andrew Puttick and Justin Kemp.

  • January – March (3-months)
  • Full time programme (Monday to Friday)
  • CoachED Cricket Certification
  • One on One Sessions with High Performance Coaches
  • 2 x nets and fielding sessions
  • 1 x Masterclass session per week on a specific aspect of the game by GKC Specialist Consultants
  • 1 x Middle Session per week (Match Scenarios and Matches)
  • Futura Sports agency management advice
  • Sport Science Institute of South Africa Screening and Gym Membership
  • Sessions with Performance Psychologist – Tom Dawson Squibb
  • Video analysis and feedback
  • Club cricket opportunities

When is the next High Performance Academy programme?

January – March (annually)

Where does the High Performance Academy programme take place?

Gary Kirsten Indoor Centre at Rondebosch High School, Cape Town, Western Cape.

What are the costs involved?

  • Available on request

Program includes:

  • Drinks and lunches will be provided on practice days
  • Full GKC Adidas Training Kit

Program excludes:

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Transfers to and from cricket sessions
  • All other items of personal nature
  • Excursions – These can be arranged on request
  • Accommodation options – lodge/bed and breakfast/hotel. We will provide options and upon confirmation from you we will make your booking.

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