COACHING TEAM

Know who is coaching your player

HOW IT WORKS

How coaching works

The MCA method creates consistency across programs and locations. Coaches use the same development language, benchmark structure and progression framework, then adapt session detail to the capability, role and needs of each group.

Each cohort has a named lead coach and may also work with specialist or assistant coaches. MCA may change a coach because of illness, availability or operational need. When that happens, MCA will use a suitably qualified replacement and communicate any material changes to families as early as practical.

MCA places players by assessment into Foundation, Intermediate or Elite. These are coaching levels, not age bands, and the program is for players aged 12 to 18. MCA does not feed into any state or national pathway.

COACH PROFILES

Coach profiles

David Hussey

Director of Coaching, MCA International / MCA Master Coach

COHORT

MCA International / Melbourne Academy

David oversees MCA’s coaching methodology and player-development approach.

COACHING CREDENTIALS

Former Head of Male Cricket at Cricket Victoria and Head Coach of the Melbourne Stars, with extensive international playing and franchise coaching experience.

PLAYING AND COACHING EXPERIENCE

David represented Australia in 69 One Day Internationals and 39 T20 Internationals and played 192 first-class matches, scoring more than 14,000 runs.

His playing career included Victoria, Nottinghamshire and extensive franchise cricket, including captaining the Melbourne Stars.

Following retirement, David moved into high-performance coaching and leadership.

His coaching experience includes the role of Chief Mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders.

SPECIALIST AREAS

Batting and high-performance development.

PROFILE

David Hussey leads MCA’s global coaching and player-development program as Director of Coaching.

At MCA, David is responsible for the coaching methodology that sits behind every academy.

That approach directly supports MCA’s commitment to developing the “complete cricketer” across skills and smarts, body and mind.

STANDARDS

The standards behind the team

Coaches use the MCA session and assessment framework for their program.
MCA verifies required qualifications, references and child-safety screening before a coach begins relevant duties.
Coaches follow MCA’s code of conduct, communication rules, incident reporting process and safeguarding procedures.
MCA supports coaches to record attendance, observations and progress consistently.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

Will the coach shown on the website coach every session?The named lead coach is responsible for the cohort, subject to availability. Specialist and assistant coaches may contribute. MCA may appoint a suitable replacement when required.
How many players will each coach work with?The planned player-to-coach ratio is 1:12, subject to any requirements of the venue or program.
Who should a parent contact about a coaching concern?Start with the program contact. A concern about child safety should go directly to the Child Safety Contact listed on the Child Safeguarding page. Urgent danger should be reported to emergency services.

QUESTIONS

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