Blues Cricket Academy

UQ Cricket Club

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.

To book your session follow the links below.

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.

Upcoming Programs

July Skills Clinic

Tuesday 29 June to Thursday 1 July (3 days)
9.00am to 3.00pm
WEP Harris Oval, St Lucia
Girls and boys aged 10 to 16

Skills Clinics are aimed at girls and boys currently playing Stage 2 or Stage 3 within their local area. Players will develop specific areas of their game through high level skill development and game scenario play. The clinic will consist of;

Batting fundamentals – versus swing, short ball, spin, variations.
Bowling fundamentals – grip, runup, release, follow through, swing, stock-ball, variations.
Fielding fundamentals – catching volume, in and out field catching, slips catching, competition fielding under pressure.
Innovation – ramps, paddles, switch-hits, knuckle balls, carrom ball, and more.
Mental preparation and application.

For a detailed program overview click HERE.

$220 full 3 days – register here
$90 per day – register here

We now offer a 5% discount for all current UQCC members as well as sibling discounts!

For more information contact us at [email protected]

July Mini T20 Big Bash Clinic

Tuesday 6 to Thursday 8 July (3 days)
9.00am to 3.00pm
Moore Park Oval, Indooroopilly
Girls and boys aged 6 to 10

T20 Mini Big Bash Clinics are aimed at girls and boys currently playing Cricket Australia Junior and Master Blaster or Stage 1 cricket within their local area. Kids will learn the fundamentals of cricket and improve their skills in a fun and engaging environment. The clinic will consist of:

Modified T20 round-robin tournament using a soft ball.
Basic skill development in the nets focusing on batting and bowling fundamentals.
Game awareness including running between wickets and fielding.
Forming new friendships.
Plenty of fun and enjoyment.

For a detailed program overview click HERE.

$220 full 3 days – register here
$90 per day – register here

We now offer a 5% discount for all current UQCC members as well as sibling discounts!

For more information contact us at [email protected]

MEET THE COACHES

Hamish Gardiner

Nickname - Hammer or Hamo
Qualifications - Cricket Australia accredited level 2 coach, Bachelor of Arts; GDip Sports Coaching
Specialisation - Batting
Playing 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)

Ben Davis

Nickname - Benny
Qualifications - Cricket Australia accredited level 2 coach, Bachelor of Primary Education
Specialisation - Leg spin bowling and batting
Playing Experience - NSW country youth teams, member of premiership winning teams in first and second grade for UQCC
Coaching Philosophy - Have fun, try your best and be accountable for your actions.

Max Clayton

Nickname - Clayto or Maxi
Qualifications - Cricket Australia accredited level 2 coach, Bachelor of Business Management/Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Specialisation - Batting and off-spin bowling.
Playing Experience - U17 and U19 QLD and Australian Pathways. Member of premiership winning teams in first and second grade for UQCC.
Coaching Philosophy - Challenge and support to help players accomplish their goals.

Will Sanders

Nickname - Sanders or Colonel
Qualifications - Cricket Australia accredited level 1 coach
Specialisation - Fast bowling
Playing Experience - Cricket Australia U16 and U19. QLD U17 and U19. Member of premiership winning teams in first and second grade for UQCC
Coaching Philosophy - You only get out, what you put in.

Will Carty

Nickname - Carts
Qualifications - Cricket Australia accredited level 1 coach
Specialisation - Batting and off-spin bowling.
Playing Experience - QLD Youth Pathways. Member of First and second grade teams for UQCC.
Coaching Philosophy - Enjoy and embrace every learning experience. The results and success will take care of themselves.

Emily Clark

Nickname - Em
Qualifications - Cricket Australia accredited level 1 coach. Bachelor of Nursing.
Specialisation - All Facets.
Playing Experience - Darling Downs and QLD pathways. Member of premiership winning team in second grade for UQCC.
Coaching Philosophy - Building an inclusive and constructive environment that provides direction and assists cricketers, particularly women, in reaching their full potential.

Charli Knott

Nickname - Knotty
Qualifications - Cricket Australia Introduction to coaching, Bachelor of Advanced Business.
Specialisation - Batting and off-spin bowling.
Playing Experience - Current player in the QLD Fire and Brisbane Heat. Queensland U15 and U18. Cricket Australia U19. Member of first grade team for UQCC.
Coaching Philosophy - Creating a positive learning environment where kids can have fun while striving to achieve their goals.

Angus Lovell

Nickname - Gus
Qualifications - Cricket Australia Level 2 Accredited Coach
Specialisation - Batting, Spin Bowling and Fielding.
Playing Experience - Queensland U15, 17 and 19, Australia U17, QAS, Surrey 2nd XI, Middlesex 2nd XI, UQCC First grade squad.
Coaching Philosophy - To create a challenging, yet rewarding environment that will improve the players fundamentals and game awareness skills.