The Blues Cricket Academy offers individual, dual and group private cricket coaching sessions in Brisbane at the University of Queensland’s prestigious WEP Harris Oval. The Academy also offers international cricket tours and cricket clinics throughout the season.
At the Blues Cricket Academy we provide first-class cricket facilities as well as experienced Cricket Australia accredited coaches who focus on the basics of the game to produce adaptable, versatile and intelligent cricketers.
We welcome cricketers of all ages, genders and skill level.
10% off when you purchase 5 or more coaching sessions
Blues Academy coaching sessions are typically held during the school term from 6am – 8am as well as from 3pm – 8pm, Monday to Friday. We provide the following sessions; individual 45 min, individual 1 hour, dual 1 hour and group 1 hour. We also provide coaching sessions during school holidays.
For alternate sessions please contact us directly.
The Blues Academy invites you to attend our coaching clinic! Aiming to develop your batting, bowling and fielding skills, this clinic includes high-level training sessions and match scenarios across the three days. Participants will train in groups, and be assigned a Blues Academy coach to further aid and individualise their development.
(Head Coach)
Nickname : Coey
Professional Qualifications: Cricket Australia Accredited Level 2 Coach, Diploma of Sports Management
Coaching Specialisation: All areas – Primarliy Bowling
Playing Experience: Central Qld Representative Player, memeber of premiership wining teams in 4th grade for UQCC as well as Captian of multiple teams with UQCC.
Coaching Philosophy: Develop players to their highest level possible while creating a space to enjoy the sport!
(Coach)
Nickname : Banjo
Professional Qualifications: Cricket Australia accredited Level 1 Coach, Bachelor of Law/Science (UQ)
Coaching Specialisation: All facets
Playing Experience: NT U17 & U19 teams, member of second and third grade for UQCC
Coaching Philosophy: Developing young kids to be good humans is just as important as it is to develop them to be good athletes.
(Coach)
Nickname : James
Professional Qualifications: Cricket Australia accredited Level 1 Coach, Bachelor of Science (UQ)
Coaching Specialisation: Batting & Spin bowling
Playing Experience: Gold Coast junior representative teams, member of second and third grade for UQCC
Coaching Philosophy: Everyone has something to offer the team.
(Coach)
Nickname : Churchie
Professional Qualifications: Cricket Australia accredited Level 1 Coach, Bachelor of Maths/Science (UQ)
Coaching Specialisation: All facets, but mainly batting
Playing Experience: UQ 2nd Grade and U19s QLD Country Representative
Coaching Philosophy: Always work hard to continually improve each part of your game, whilst having a blast!
(Head Coach)
Nickname : Hammer
Qualifications: Cricket Australia accredited level 2 coach, Bachelor of Arts; GDip Sports Coaching
Specialisation: Batting and fielding
Experience: Scotland International, Somerset 2nd XI and Surrey 2nd XI. Member of premiership winning teams in first and second grade for UQCC
Coaching Philosophy: CARE (Creativity, Alignment, Resoluteness, Execution)
| Private 30 Min |
Private 45 Min |
Private 60 Min |
Dual 60 Min |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | - | $55 | $70 | $90 |
| Senior Coach | - | $70 | $90 | $110 |
| Head Coach | - | $85 | $110 | $130 |
| UQ Staff & Students | $30 | $45 | $60 | - |
| Head Coach | Senior Coach | Coach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formal coaching qualifications | Cricket Australia level 2 or 3 coach | Cricket Australia level 1 coach | Cricket Australia level 0 or 1 coach |
| Playing experience | International and first-class playing experience | State pathway and/or 1st and 2nd grade playing experience | Grade cricket playing experience |
| Coaching experience | 10+ years of coaching experience | 2+ years of coaching experience | 1-2 years of coaching experience |
Payment in advance is required for all private coaching sessions and can be made online via the booking system above.
To cancel or reschedule your session please let your coach know before 7pm the day prior. Notice should be given to your coach by phone call or text message.
Notice after 7pm or no-shows will incur full session fees.
In the event of extenuating circumstances, contact the coach directly as soon as possible and to reschedule your session.
