USA Cricket (“USAC”) is the National Governing Body (“NGB”) for the sport of cricket in
the United States and is recognized as an Associate Member of the International Cricket
Council (“ICC”). It is a non-profit corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of
Colorado. USAC’s mission is to govern, regulate, develop, and promote the sport of
cricket (including hardball, softball, disability cricket, including all forms of the sport of
cricket) at all levels in the United States, and to enable the United States cricketers to
compete in national and international competition successfully.
USAC currently supports more than 20,000 members and expects to grow significantly
in 2025 and beyond, to unify the estimated 375,000 players, corresponding leagues,
clubs, coaches, officials, administrators, and fans under the USAC umbrella.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Men’s National Team Head Coach (“Men’s Coach”) will be an accomplished and respected cricket coach with excellent management and communication skills and will be tasked with the responsibility for delivering high-quality, international standard cricket coaching with the goal of improving the performance and results of the USA Men’s National Cricket Team and supporting high-performance program.
This would include developing detailed squad training and match preparation programs to compete successfully, developing individual player programs to enable players to develop and compete at higher levels progressively, and leading team coaching and support staff to provide a world-class daily training environment for the players and squad.
The Men’s Coach will work in close collaboration with the High-Performance Director (“HPD”) on strategic planning and will participate as a non-voting member of the Men’s Selection Committee. This person must have a “can do” attitude and be prepared to multi-task across diverse work demands as part of a growing organization. The role will involve both international and domestic travel and includes work outside of normal office hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning, Development, and Implementation
- Participate and provide feedback into all aspects of the USA Men’s High-Performance program and collaborating with the Cricket Committee, Selection Committee and other individuals and groups to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive strategy and processes for implementation.
- Provide regular input into the annual and future Men’s National high-performance squads competition and training schedule to meet the needs of competing successfully on the international stage.
- Develop and implement a coherent team coaching plan and individual player development plans to fully develop the potential of the Men’s National Team and its players.
- Prepare the Men’s National Team and wider squad members appropriately for the format of key events and competitions to ensure successful performance.
- Coordinate with the Men’s National Team Manager to ensure that team management and logistics support responsibilities are effective and efficient.
Player Training and Development
- Establish and maintain relevant and suitable Individual Player Plans for each Men’s National Training Group player to enhance their capacity, skills, performance, and consistency and be best preparedfor success on the international stage.
- On a day-to-day basis, manage, monitor, and conduct the Men’s National Squad daily training environment, including facilities and coaches, daily schedules, session plans, player workloads, player communication, and matters related to upholding discipline and team codes of conduct.
- Support the Men’s National Squad to ensure that the players constructively use their ‘downtime’ outside of cricket to meet their broader personal growth, education, welfare, and experience goals.
- Work closely with other regional coaches in other domestic and national programs to ensure a consistent coaching approach so that identified Men’s National Squad players can maximize their individual development.
Team Environment
- Build a robust and united team spirit and a shared vision and values amongst the Men’s National Squad players.
- Motivate and assist players individually to enable them to best fit and advance the Men’s National Squad environment.
- the behaviors and professionalism of the Men’s National Team players to establish them and the team as leaders within the wider USA cricket community and nationally as a sport worthy of broader recognition.
- Be a role model and example for players to follow in terms of professionalism, respect, and empathy to create a healthy team environment.
Selection, Competition, and Performance
- Participate in Men’s National Team selections as a non-voting member of the Men’s National Selection Panel and assist with determining annual player contracts.
- Attend international, national, and regional tournaments and camps as required to view and develop current and future players for the Men’s National Squad.
- Collaborate with the Men’s National Team Captain to establish the best-balanced teams and squads relevant to the conditions and opposition for home and away tours.
- Provide technical and tactical support and advice to the Men’s National Team Captain, including sourcing key information on opponents to develop specific plans and strategies for each match. Manage the workload of Men’s National Team players, particularly fast bowlers, to ensure high- quality, competitive performances in international matches.
Review, Monitor, and Evaluate
- Follow a ‘plan, do, review’ approach to identify barriers to the best performance of the Men’s National Team and, in consultation with the Performance Staff Group, assist in developing appropriate and innovative solutions.
- Provide a regular schedule of appropriate physical and other testing to ensure the most relevant information is available to assess and develop individual U19 and other junior players.
- Undertake annual and regular reviewsof player performance against set KPls to provide an effective learning environment for national team players and an objective basis for continued player development and contribute to determining annual player contracts.
- Utilize the latest appropriate technologies and advances in cricket coaching, including preview and review sessions utilizing video analysis, maintaining records on the USA Cricket Athlete Management System, and effectively using other new performance tools and aids as appropriate to ensure the Men’s National Squad has the best chance of success.
Professional Standards
- Maintain the highest level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in matters sensitive to USA Cricket’s operational activities.
- Adhere to and always promote USA Cricket’s standards and ethics and act professionally at all times.
Support Staff Management and Development
- Manage key support staff and be responsible for defining their roles, monitoring and appraising their performance, and ensuring their ongoing professional development.
- Conduct regular multi-disciplinary reviews and meetings with the Men’s National Squad coaching and support staff to assess player progress and establish training program, facility, and equipment needs.
- Conduct as required, and collaborate with the HighPerformance Director and other Head Coaches, coaching workshops, seminars, and other activities to educate other coaches within the USA high-performance pathway.
- Coordinate and liaise with medical and sports science advisors to manage the treatment and prevention of injuries within the Men’s National Squad program.
ATTRIBUTES
- Passionate about identifying, developing, and nurturingplaying and coachingtalent.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitudewith a flexible, open-minded approachand a willingness to embrace new ideas.
- Knowledge of global ‘best practice’in the field of sports highperformance.
- Ability to foster strong relations, communicate effectively, and build effective working relationships with players, coaches, and support staff.
- Capable of motivating, leading, and empowering others to achieve goals.
- Ability to operate with professionalism and integrity in challenging situations.
- Exceptional planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.