Why Study a Diploma of Sport Development and Become a Women’s Cricket Coach?
Cricket has long been thought a men’s game, but the reality is very different! Here are some interesting facts about this sport from SEDA vocational training specialists – and some information on how to become a coach through the cricket course we offer as part of our Diploma of Sport Development.
Women’s cricket dates back to 1745, according to a report in a newspaper called The Reading Mercury on a match between village teams from Bramley and Hambledon in the United Kingdom.
The first Women’s Cricket World Cup took place in 1973 in England, ending in a showdown between England and Australia where the English team took home the prize. This was two years before the initiation of the men’s World Cup!
Australia leads the world in WCWC victories, holding an incredible 7 out of 10 cups – again, two more than the men’s team!
When we think of the first player to reach 200 in an ODI, you might think of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar – but you’d be wrong. The record is held by Australia’s Belinda Clark, who scored an unbeaten 229 of 145 balls.
Australia’s Betty Wilson holds a record first too, having picked up 10 wickets and scored a century in a match, two years before Alan Davidson achieved the record.
And the biggest run totals? It’s women again – although this time it’s held by the New Zealand team, with an incredible 455 for the loss of 5 wickets in a 1997 match against Pakistan. This happened 9 years before the men’s record achievement.
Despite these accolades and exceptional performances, women’s cricket in Australia and around the world doesn’t get the attention it deserves. This means that talented players miss out on the funding, training resources, winnings and even the salaries that men’s teams receive. It means that young girls don’t get the encouragement, support and resources to develop themselves into the next generation’s top talent. It also means that fans miss out on a sport that is clearly delivering an exciting and exceptional performance.
As a women’s cricket coach with the SEDA vocational training Diploma of Sport Development qualification, you can play a central role in changing all this, from introducing girls to the sport at a young age through community or foundational coaching programs, to supplying players with the best possible training programs and support. Coaches also play a vital role in motivating top athletes to realise their full potential – developing the stars that bring in the crowds and inspire others to follow their footsteps.
SEDA vocational training focuses on the sport and recreation industry, offering an industry-led cricket course in partnership with Cricket Australia and top local teams. This ensures that students of our Diploma of Sport Development cricket course are uniquely equipped with the real world skills, work experience and professional connections to follow their dream career.
To find out more about our cricket course, the content of our Diploma of Sport Development or how SEDA vocational training works, please contact us today.