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[ProCricketer1982]

one thing that's always bugged me about sport.. Why at int level is there a need to coach at all? surely that should be done by the counties?? Surely England really just want them to turn up and perform

[Buzz]

one thing that's always bugged me about sport.. Why at int level is there a need to coach at all? surely that should be done by the counties?? Surely England really just want them to turn up and perform

Harmison was on about this the other night - he thinks that each player should have their own coach with their county and then have a team manager to help with team tactics etc

[ProCricketer1982]

Harmison was on about this the other night - he thinks that each player should have their own coach with their county and then have a team manager to help with team tactics etc

yes. I get the need for analysts, physios  etc, but actual coaching?? surely you pick a batsmen or bowler because they are good enough. If they are good enough then just let them perform in teh same mannor they do for their counties. if they need to change things, send them back to their county. Also, reduces the time needed for players to be with the England team, meaning more time with their counties.

[SLC]

Presumably because players stull get coached even if theyre very good - always fine tuning and keeping bad habits at bay

Top golfers continually get coached, why shouldnt cricketers?

[ProCricketer1982]

Presumably because players stull get coached even if theyre very good - always fine tuning and keeping bad habits at bay

Top golfers continually get coached, why shouldnt cricketers?

read it again. didnt say they wouldnt get coaching.. just that they get it at their counties so shouldnt need an eng set up too.. they can turn up, and play rather than have 3-4 weeks pre tours

[SLC]

Top golfers take their coaches to tournaments with them, are you going to have 14 personal player's coaches hanging around England nets?

[FattusCattus]

I don't think Harmy could be a coach whilst he's still got a hole in his 'arris.

I feel he struggled with consistancy, homesickness, mental issues, motivation and criticism.

International cricket coaching may not be the best environment for someone with these issues.

.....and whilst we are at it, what qualifies Goughie as coaching material?  An advisor perhaps - but a bowling coach?