High Performance Academy

About the Program

The Grafton United High Performance Academy is designed to support motivated junior players who want to continue developing their cricket skills during the season. Over the course of four weeks, players will focus on enhancing their technical ability, tactical awareness, and confidence in match situations. The program aims to create a positive and challenging environment that fosters learning, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game.

Program Structure

Each session will combine individual skill development, group drills, and scenario-based learning. Players will work closely with qualified coaches and senior Grafton mentors who provide support and feedback tailored to each age group. The program will also include controlled match play to help players transfer their training into performance.

See  Example Session and Programme Goals below

Register Now

• Cost: $100 for the full 4-week block.
• Register at https://graftoncricket.friendlymanager.com/register

Training Schedule Overview 

Dates: 

• Venue: Victoria Park
• Duration: 4 Weeks
• Session Length: 1 hour per week

Interclub Fixtures (Rep Games)

Note on U10 & U12 Sunday Sessions

For the U10 and U12 grades, the scheduled Sunday time slot (9:00–10:00 AM or 10:00–11:00 AM) will be a Rep Game when a fixture is scheduled for that day. Otherwise, it will be a Training Session.

Example session components

• Dynamic warm-up and movement preparation
• Technical drills (batting, bowling, fielding, wicket awareness)
• Tactical focus and decision-making
• Game-based learning and match scenarios
• Reflection and feedback

Programme Goals

• Provide a structured pathway for young players to grow their game
• Help players transition confidently between grades and formats
• Build long-term skills that support success in both training and match play

Age Group Focus

Grade 4 – Under 10

Focus on fundamentals — batting stance, bowling action, catching, throwing, and basic game awareness.

Introduce hard-ball skills with an emphasis on safety and confidence building.

Under 11 – Under 13

Develop consistency in all three disciplines — batting, bowling, and fielding.

Sessions will build tactical understanding, shot selection, bowling plans, and field placements.

Encourage leadership, teamwork, and self-reflection through game situations.

Academy Uniform Pre-Order

High-Performance Academy training shirts are available for order online or in store at Cricket Express Mt Eden.

• Pre-Order Now: We encourage you to place your order now for participation in future blocks. Pre Order Here 

• Availability: Please be aware that current stock is on pre-order and will not be available until after Christmas, ahead of the New Year's block.

Important Note on Selections

• Selection Process: Teams will be selected by our Junior Coach based on performance and development needs, not solely based on attendance in the Academy.

• Team Variation: Teams may vary from game to game to ensure players receive suitable development opportunities.

• Fixtures: While we aim for two fixtures, please note that occasionally the opposition club may be unable to field teams in certain grades.

General Programme Notes

There are no rescheduled sessions or refunds if a training or a match is rained off.