Daniel Smith
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I am Former 1st class cricket player. I played over 100 professional matches of cricket for NSW, Sydney Thunder, Sydney Sixers and in Sri Lanka. having coached throughout the entirety of my professional player career i retired in 2012/13 to focus solely on my coaching career.
Cricket Coach with over 10 years of experience guiding teams and individual to success. Experienced in coaching and mentoring players from all levels, junior beginners to professional athletes. Conducted training sessions and pre-season exercises, coordinated competition schedule, coached individual team members and engaged with community to promote awareness and participation in sport. Skilled mentor cultivating individual improvement and emphasizing teamwork to achieve goal.
I have worked with and under some world class renowned coaches, Trevor Bayliss, Greg Shippard, Lisa Keightly and Matthew Mott.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Sydney Thunder
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the recruitment of professional athletes for the program.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Developed scouting reports and game plans for upcoming opponents.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
- Analyzed video footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or the entire squad.
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
- Collaborated with strength and conditioning coaches on physical conditioning programs for players.
- Interacted with media representatives during press conferences or interviews.
- Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
Owner & Director
Cricket Inc
02.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
Specialist Coach
NSW Blues & NSW Breakers
08.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented customized coaching plans to meet individual athlete needs.
- Conducted one-on-one meetings with athletes to assess progress and provide support.
- Coached athletes on effective communication techniques, problem solving strategies, and conflict resolution methods.
- Assisted athletes in developing actionable plans for achieving personal and professional goals.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop best practices for creating successful outcomes for athletes.
- Provided guidance, direction, and feedback to clients in order to help them reach their goals.
- Researched industry trends related to professional coaching in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Established professional relationships with team members and coaches.
- Implemented team practice, meeting and game schedules and communicated important information to players, staff and families.
Elite Pathway Coach / Selector
Cricket NSW
07.2016 - Current
- Assisted in the recruitment of athletes for the program.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
Head Coach
Sydney Cricket Club
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Conducted skill development sessions for players of all abilities.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games, whilst up skilling coaches
- Prepared detailed reports on individual player progress throughout the season.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Recruited new players through scouting trips and camps.
- Developed relationships with alumni and other stakeholders within the community.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Collaborated with athletic trainers regarding injury prevention strategies for athletes.
- Encouraged team spirit by organizing social activities outside of practice or competition times.
- Drafted budgets for equipment purchases or other needs pertaining to the team's operations.
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Education
Level 3 Cricket Australia - Level 3
Cricket Australia
08-2019
High School Diploma -
Leichhardt High School
12-1999
Skills
- Planning and overseeing program
- Improving performance
- Individualized and group training
- Managing recruitment
- Training exercises
- Building team spirit
- Skill Development
- Team motivation
- Staff Development
- Training Methods
- Recruitment
- Data Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Sydney Thunder
11.2022 - Current
Owner & Director
Cricket Inc
02.2022 - Current
Head Coach
Sydney Cricket Club
07.2021 - 04.2023
Specialist Coach
NSW Blues & NSW Breakers
08.2020 - Current
Elite Pathway Coach / Selector
Cricket NSW
07.2016 - Current
Level 3 Cricket Australia - Level 3
Cricket Australia
High School Diploma -
Leichhardt High School
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