Tag Archives: South Africa

SACS U12 Festival

SACS

Gary Kirsten Cricket ran another “Powerplayers” event at SACS Junior School on Saturday 26th of November as part of their 8-a-side U12 cricket festival. The cricketers were introduced to the 3 events which were Speed Bowling, Bowling Accuracy and Throwing Matrix. The teams competed within their own team and on a grander scale with the […]

Action Packed Summer Holiday Clinics

School Holiday Coaching Clinic

The summer holidays and cricket go together perfectly. The longer days and beautiful weather presents the ideal platform for youngsters to get in some solid preparation behind them before the new school year gets underway. This December, Gary Kirsten Cricket will hold 3-day-long holiday camps in Blouberg and Century City for players between the age […]

Bola Machine

BOLA machine

Gary Kirsten Cricket always endeavours to be at the forefront of technology. The Bola Machine is the latest addition to our world-class facilities. The machine has the ability to provide consistent and accurate bowling of all styles. The BOLA is used by Test and First Class cricketers as well as club and school players throughout […]

High Performance Academy

Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten Cricket High Performance Academy is in full swing having got underway at the start of November. The four-month-long programme has attracted eight players from around the world between the ages of 18-21. These players stand on the cusp of first-class cricket and the programme which is being held at the home of GKC […]

High Performance Programme: Players interact with renowned former Springbok captain

Jean de Villiers

Players at the Gary Kirsten Cricket, High Performance Programme enjoyed the pleasure of interacting with one of world rugby’s most decorated former players, Jean de Villiers this week. The ex-Springbok captain shared some of his insights and experience through a question and answer session with Kirsten himself. The Paarl born, centre earned 109 caps for […]

Kirsten delighted with Proteas’ success Down Under

Former Proteas coach, Gary Kirsten has heaped praise on the national team following their series win over Australia. Kirsten was especially pleased to see the likes of Quinton De Kock, Kagiso Rabada, Temba Bavuma and Kyle Abbott rise to the occasion Down Under. “It is very exciting to see what the team has been able […]

Gary Kirsten Cricket High Performance Progamme with International Flavour

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 […]

Hosting Julian Wood Academy

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 […]

GKCA Private Coaching: Pathway to success

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 […]

A WPCA school league win for the Gary Kirsten Foundation

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 […]