Monday 18th August 2008
Derbyshire Players train
with the England Lions

On the 14th
and 15th 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.’