Recruitment process for Head Coach: The Emirates Cricket Board has started the recruitment process for a new head coach for UAE Men’s team. The appointment will be for an initial period of three years starting from July 2023.

Emirates Cricket Board: The team is presently coached by Mudassar Nazar :-

The team is presently coached by Mudassar Nazar who was appointed as an interim head coach in March this year. Mudassar who is also the of ECB’s Head of National Academy Programme would continue as the interim head coach of the team for next month’s ODI series against West Indies in Sharjah and the ICC World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.

We begin the search for our men's team's head coach 🏏
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— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) May 26, 2023

The key responsibilities of this position will entail :-

• Working closely with the Selection Committees and Director Academies
• Preparation of game plans
• Organization of net sessions and fielding drills.
• Organizing one-on-one specialized skill improvement programs with players
• Laying special focus on fitness of players with regular fitness tests carried out
• Conducting Coaching Workshop and seminars
• Observing ECB’s domestic cricket matches with a view to identifying potential players
• Conducting talent hunt programs
• Making use of Video Analysis and conducting SWOT analysis for each game/team
• Maintaining highest level of confidentiality in matters sensitive to the ECB’s operational outlook.
• Progression of the national team in each format with a view to being amongst the top in ICC Rankings.

Emirates Cricket Board: The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate :-

• Experience in leading, motivating, mentoring, educating and influencing within a team environment.
• Exceptional communication and man-management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and sustain cohesive team structures
• A strong understanding of modern sports coaching techniques
• A commitment to success
• Should preferably have done a Level III coaching course from a Full Member country or equivalent.
• Must possess good computer knowledge.
• The appointment will be for an initial period of 3 years starting from July 2023. Terms and Conditions are negotiable.

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