WITH the aim of strengthening the reservoir of coaches in Berbice, 45 potential cricket coaches in the Ancient County have commenced a two-day programme, organised by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB).

The training programme, which will also help individuals ahead of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Level I Coaching Programme, was opened on Saturday last at the Albion Cricket Ground.

The programme is being facilitated by Level III cricket coach, Winston Smith, who is assisted by Guyana/West Indies female all-rounder, Tremayne Smartt, along with Balram Samaroo and former Guyana all-rounderand current coach of the National Women’s team, Andre Percival.

President of the BCB, Hilbert Foster hailed the Brian Ramphal Developmental Programme as a major investment.
Foster pleaded with the coaches to dedicate themselves to the development of every youth, since one of the main objective of the BCB is to make sure that every youth in Berbice fulfils his/her full potential on the cricket field.

He disclosed that too many players are representing Berbice with technical problems and this must be corrected in the future.
Smith hailed the investment of the board and urged the potential coaches to dedicate themselves during the clinic.

Sponsored by overseas-based Guyanese, Brian Ramphal, the two-day programme culminates on Saturday, May 26.

Upon conclusion of the clinic, participants will receive Certificates of Participation.
A pool of Berbice junior cricketers is involved in the programme as part of their personal development. The players include Zeymul and Abdul Ramsammy, Kevin Sinclair, Javed Rahim, Marvin Prashad, Alex Algoo, Steve Deonarine, Christopher Harry and Kevin Umroa.