Monday 18th August 2008

Derbyshire Players train with the England Lions

On the 14^th and 15^th August the Derbyshire Under 10s, 11s and 12s were invited to train at the National Cricket Centre at Loughborough University.

The players take a break

The filming featured Richard Halsall (ECB Fielding Coach) putting the players through their paces on a fielding circuit identical to the one the current England players use at both Test & ODI level. The training session was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the players to experience a fantastic coaching session from a current England Coach and be a part of the Wings to Fly DVD for 2009 which is seen by over 11, 000 coaches in this country as well as worldwide; and hopefully meet some of the England ODI players.   

Richard Halsall (ECB Fielding Coach) said ‘It was great to see young talented cricketers having fun and training hard. Over the past two days I have seen a great work ethic, excellent catching and throwing skills and I have enjoyed every minute working with the Derbyshire players.’  

Chris Porter (Performance Manager) said ‘It's not every day that the ECB invite players to train at the National Cricket Centre, it was therefore a great opportunity for the players to show their skills. I would like to say a big thank you to all the players and parents who attended the training sessions and to the ECB for their invitation to this great event.’