🏏Unlock Your Potential with the Elite Cricket Pathway Program and Coaching Panel Insights

Dear Parents & Players,

We are excited to introduce the Elite Cricket Pathway Program – a high-performance development system designed for young cricketers who aspire to progress into Premier Cricket and beyond. This is not a standard program. This is a pathway-driven, performance-focused environment built for committed players.

🔥 Why This Program?

At Elite Cricket Academy, we provide:

✔️ Premier Cricket standard coaching

✔️ Structured high-performance training

✔️ Individual development plans

✔️ A clear pathway into Representative & Premier Cricket

🏏 ELITE CRICKET PATHWAY – COACHING TEAM

🔥 Dhana Murugavel – Facilities Director

• Visionary entrepreneur behind the first integrated Elite Cricket training facility across Melbourne (Hoppers Crossing) and Chennai (India).
• Cricket Australia Level 2 Coach with over 10 years of coaching and mentorship experience, driving innovation in high-performance cricket development.

🎯 Andrew Pizaro – Bowling Coach

• Played 50+ First XI matches with Footscray & North Melbourne CC
• Highly experienced Bowling Coach & Senior Development Coach at Footscray Premier
• Leading opening bowler (LAMF)
• Extensive coaching experience across Senior VTCA, AFL & Teacher by profession

🎯 Bailey Toseland – Senior Coach (Spin Specialist)

• Leg Spin Specialist | Footscray CC 1st XI Player
• Represented Victoria U19s & Senior Victorian Indigenous Team
• Selected in Australian Indigenous Teams
• Former MSA student & current mentor

🥗 Lucy Gauci – Nutritionist

• Performance Nutrition Specialist
• Bachelor of Nutrition Science – Monash University (2024)
• Currently completing Master of Nutrition & Dietetics (Monash University)
• Experience across clinical & community settings
• Placement with St Kilda Football Club (AFL & AFLW)
• Supporting Footscray Cricket Club (2025–26)
• Currently working with Gisborne Giants Senior FNC (RDFNL)

🧠 Lee Marshall – Performance Psychologist

• Elite performance specialist with experience across:
• VFL, NRL, EPL, Sheffield Shield, Premier Cricket, A-League, Matildas
• Works across mental skills including: ✔ Confidence & mindset ✔ Performance under pressure ✔ Mental toughness & resilience ✔ Leadership & communication

An elite team of coaches, specialists, and industry experts — committed to building complete cricketers and unlocking true high-performance potential.

📅 Information Session

📍 Venue: Elite Cricket Academy, Hoppers Crossing📅 Date: 12th April 2026⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This session will cover:

• Program structure, delivery and expectations
• Meet the Coaches and Experts
• Player assessment process
• Training methodology
• Parent Q&A

🚀 Program Commencement

📅 Start Date: 19/4/2026

Players will enter a structured training block with:

✔️ Skill development sessions

✔️ Match scenario training

✔️ Fitness & conditioning

✔️ Mental & tactical development

👤 What We Expect From Players

To succeed in this program, players must demonstrate:

✔️ Commitment & discipline

✔️ Strong work ethic

✔️ Willingness to learn and improve

✔️ Passion for progressing to the next level

⚠️ Important

This is a selective program. Entry is by assessment only, ensuring we maintain a high-performance environment for all players.

🎯 What’s Next?

👉 Submit your expression of interest for assessment

👉 Attend the Information Session

👉 Begin your Elite Cricket journey

📩 Register Now

Spots are limited.

**Submit expression of interest :**🌐 https://www.elitecricketacademy.com.au/elite-cricket-pathway-program

We look forward to welcoming you into an environment where talent meets opportunity.

Warm regards

Elite Cricket Academy