SBCC Academies

SBCC Academies

Shaun Brown Winter Academy 2025

Shaun Brown will be heading a full-scale Winter Group Academy for the first time in 2025. He will be the head coach on all net sessions guiding a select small group of players preparing them for the upcoming season.

All sessions will run on Monday evenings at his centre "Clever Cricket" indoor centre on Thomastown starting June 9, 2025 & concluding September 15, 2025 and will feature

  • Group sessions covering all formats of cricket
  • Ages 7-14 (grouped according to age and skill level)
  • 8 net sessions, 2 fitness sessions & 2 advanced fielding technique sessions
  • only $25 per hour
  • 12 sessions in total (no sessions in school holidays)
  • June 9 to September 15

Winter Academy Students will also have access to

  • International tours to India, New Zealand & the UK (ages 11-18)
  • The annual winter full scale Practice matches booked of AFL public holiday September - Friday September 2026.
  • 3 full scale realCricket matches (No Retirements, 40 over games - senior cricket rules) October/ November 2025 (Sunday)
  • Exclusive member access & price to Clever Cricket indoor centre 7 days a week.

Karen Rolton All Girls' Sessions - Winter 2025

Former Test star and Australian cricket legend Karen Rolton will lend her expertise to very small group sessions (4 per group) girls only. The sessions will be a chance to gain valuable access to Karen in a setting that allows for some one to one coaching while working with the group to improve.

Karen's all girls' sessions feature

  • 4 Monday night 60-minute sessions
  • June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1
  • Sessions run in Thomastown at Clever Cricket
  • Net and bowling machine sessions with a batting focus.
  • $60 per session

Hurry, with only 12 positions available these sessions will fill fast.

Neil Buszard advanced Fielding academy - Winter 2025

Join former Australian Baseball player, Premier Cricket coaching legend (302 games, 4 premierships) and renowned fielding expert (fielding consultant to the Melbourne Stars & Hobart Hurricanes) - Neil Buszard. Join Neil this winter to take your throwing and fielding to the next level!

Neil's sessions include

  • 4 Monday night 60 minute sessions
  • May 26, June 30, July 28, September 8
  • Sessions run in Thomastown at Clever Cricket
  • Correct throwing technique
  • $60 per session

Hurry, with only 12 positions available these sessions will fill fast.

Brad Hogg Academy Day May 25, 2025 (Booked Out)

Join former Australian world cup hero (member of 2 Australian winning teams 2003,2007) Test spinner & and Perth Scorchers legend- Brad Hogg for a one day only opportunity in Melbourne, May 2025

Brad's sessions will include

  • 60 minute small group sessions (4 per group)
  • Sunday May 25 (12:30-3:30pm)
  • Sessions run in Thomastown at Clever Cricket
  • Spin Bowling & Batting sessions available
  • $60 per session

Hurry, with Brad only available for one day only these sessions will fill fast.

Neil Buszard Advanced Fielding Academy
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Event Date:
May 26, June 30, July 28 & September 8- 2025
Venue:
Clever Cricket - 59 Mercedes Dr Thomastown
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
6pm -7pm 7pm -8pm 8pm -9pm
Extra Notes:
Elite fielding sessions
Price:$240.00
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Shaun Brown Winter Academy
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Event Date:
Starts June 9, 2025
Venue:
Clever Cricket, 59 Mercedes Drive, Thomastown
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
6.00pm-7.30pm & 7.30-9.00pm
Extra Notes:
12 x 90 minute sessions running across the Winter. Ages 7-14 years.
Price:$450.00
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Karen Rolton All Girls' Academy
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Event Date:
June 2, July 7, August 4 & September 1 - 2025
Venue:
59 Mercedes Dr Thomastown
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
6:00-7:00pm, 7:00-8:00pm & 8:00-9:00pm
Price:$240.00
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Brad Hogg Academy Day- Booked out
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Event Date:
May 25 - 2025
Venue:
Clever Cricket - 59 Mercedes Dr Thomastown
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
12:30-1:30, 1:30- 2:30 & 2:30- 3:30pm
Extra Notes:
email [email protected] to be put on a waiting list
Price:$60.00
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Latrobe Uni Fast Bowler Study- BOOKED OUT
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Event Date:
May 3 - 2025
Venue:
Clever Cricket - 59 Mercedes Dr Thomastown
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
1pm to 2pm or 2pm to 3pm
Extra Notes:
This session is booked out if you would like to be on a waiting list email me at [email protected]
Price:$0.00
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Traralgon- bookings closed
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
Tbc
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
2.30pm / 5:30pm
Price:$0.00
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Wangaratta - Bookings now closed
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
9.00am till 12.00 midday
Price:$0.00
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Ballarat
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
2.30pm / 5:30pm
Price:$0.00
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Bendigo
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
9.00am till 12.00 midday
Price:$0.00
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Echuca- bookings closed
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
9.00am / 5.30pm
Price:$0.00
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Shepparton- bookings closed
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
2.30pm / 5.30pm
Price:$0.00
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Maitland
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Event Date:
TBA
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
9.00am till 12.00 midday
Price:$0.00
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Newcastle
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Event Date:
Feb 23, 2020
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
2.30pm / 5.30pm
Price:$0.00
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Warrnambool
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Event Date:
Feb 23, 2020
Venue:
TBC
Drop-off / Pick-up Times::
9.00am / 12:00pm
Price:$0.00
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Coaching Panel

Over the past 32 years our stellar coaching panel has consisted of over 50 former International Test Cricketers. Please see below a comprehensive list of all of our former coaches spanning from all over the world!

On the clinics we also have up to 100 Senior cricketers and current SBCC staff coaches who will be serving as group coaches on each of the camps.

*Please Note: Not all coaches will be at all camps. Please telephone our office to confirm who will be coaching at your camp or click HERE for a full list.

Recent coaches over the past 2 years of the camps have included:

Brad Hogg

Test player and World Cup winning hero "Hoggy's" left arm spin is a crowd favorite especially in the BBL where he delighted the fans across Australia.

Adam Dale
Alan Connolly
Andrew Flintoff

(England)

Andy Bichel
Asanka Gurusingha

(Sri Lanka)

Ashley Mallet
Brad Hodge
Brad Hogg
Brad Williams
Bruce Yardley
Colin Miller
Corey Collimore

(West Indies)

Damien Fleming
Darren Berry

(Australian Tourist 1997)

Darren Lehman
Dav Whatmore
David Boon
David Gilbert

9 Tests

David Hussey
Dean Jones
Dirk Nannes
Dirk Wellham
Doug Bollinger
Emma Inglis
Fawad Ahmed
Geoff Dymock
Geoff Marsh
Graeme Hick

(England)

Graham Yallop
Greg Blewitt
Gus Logie

(West Indies)

Ian Harvey
Jason Gillespie
Jeff Thompson
Jimmy Maher
Jo' Angel
John Dyson

John was a hard working opening batsman who played 30 Test Matches for Australia with a highest score of 127*. He also went on to coach the West Indies and Sri Lanka respectivley.

John Dyson
Julia Price
Keith Stackpole

Former Australian Test star who's aggressive stroke play excited crowds around the world. Now noted as a leading authority on the game either from behind the microphone or on the ovals of our coaching camps.

Keith Stackpole
Kenroy Peters
Kerry O'Keefe
Kim Hughes
Len Pascoe
Mark Waugh
Matthew Elliott
Matthew Hayden
Merv Hughes
Michael Beer
Michael Bevan
Michael Kasprowicz
Mick Lewis
Molly Strano
Nathan Bracken
Paul Reiffel
Peter Nevill
Ray Bright
Ray Jordan

(Australian Tourist 1969)

Rob Quiney
Rodney Hogg
Shane Watson
Shaun Tait
Sophie Molineux
Steve Rixon
Stuart Law
Terry Alderman
Terry Jenner
Trent Copeland
Wayne Holdsworth

(Australian Tourist 1993)

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