A female cricket legend and Jaguar Academy of Sport Member, Isa Guha recently taught a selection of young cricketers new skills at a Cricket Masterclass. Among the youngsters was Jaguar Academy of Sport Rising Star, Raveena Lakhtaria as well as cricketers from the Sporting Equals programme, an independent, not‑for‑profit organisation with which the Academy works in partnership.
The Masterclass was held at the Hertfordshire Sports Village and allowed the young cricketers to learn from Isa focusing on all the necessary skills to become a great cricketer including bowling, batting and fielding. Isa is a right arm fast medium bowler and made her Test debut at the age of 17 against India. As of 31 December 2008, she was ranked the number one bowler in the ICC Women's One Day International rankings. This kind of success is a great inspiration to the Academy's Rising Stars and to be able to learn from her through a cricket master class is a great opportunity.
Isa Guha, Jaguar Academy of Sport Member, commented:'I've really enjoyed myself and it's been fantastic to be able to work with youngsters who have a real desire to compete at the highest level. I hope everyone has learnt something new, which they are able to use in future training and matches.'
Raveena Lakhtaria, Jaguar Academy of Sport Rising Star, commented:'It has been a great opportunity to be able to work with one of England's best female cricketers. I have learnt such a lot and can't wait to put it to good use. This is just one of a number of opportunities I have had through the Jaguar Academy of Sport's Mentoring and Education programme, and the information provided by some of the world's best sportsmen and women is so valuable to me succeeding.'
The Jaguar Academy of Sport aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success. This is fulfilled through a Bursary Fund and a unique Mentoring and Education Programme delivered through a series of workshops and talent days. Mentoring is key to the Academy and provides all the Rising Stars with the non‑financial support they need in order to be successful and masterclasses like this one, provide our Rising Stars with the opportunity to work with Britain's sporting greats and their heroes who they hope to emulate.
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Sporting Equals: http://www.jaguaracademyofsport.co.uk/the‑academy/our‑partners/sporting‑equals.aspx
How to become a rising star
To be eligible for the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Fund, the young athlete, both able‑bodied and those with a disability, should be nominated to SportsAid for financial support by their sports own national governing body (NGB). This ensures the Jaguar Academy of Sport helps to support the right athletes, at the right time, in the right way.
Who are the Members, Patrols and Ambassadors
Membersinclude A P Mccoy, Andrew Flintoff, Gareth Southgate, Olly Barclay and Mo Farah to name but a few are amongst the leading sports personalities who are dedicated to helping young people emulate their success through the Academy.
Patrons;including David Beckham OBE, Sir Ian Botham, Sir Steve Redgrave, Gareth Edwards and Dame Kelly Holmes, our list reads like a 'who's who' of British sporting Legends. Now they are working together, united in one goal; to nurture the next generation of British sporting greats.
Ambassadors; a selection of Olympic gold medal winning athletes, European Champions League winning footballers, Ashes legends and golfing greats