KINGSTON, Jamaica – Former Jamaica and West Indies leg-spinner Robert Haynes expressed his enthusiasm about returning as head coach of the Jamaica Scorpions for the third time, vowing to overtake the crew’s tradition and implement fashionable coaching practices.
“I’m excited to be again on the helm and desirous to convey new power to the crew,” Haynes stated at a press convention held at Sabina Park on Wednesday. “One of many key issues we have to change is how we practise. The times of batting for 15-20 minutes within the nets are over. We want extra game-sense eventualities, and I’ll be specializing in gamers offering suggestions. This shall be important for a way we transfer ahead.”
Haynes, who started his duties on Tuesday, beforehand led the Jamaica cricket team to the 1998 Commonwealth Video games in Malaysia and took on an interim head coach position in 2019. He’ll now information the Scorpions of their upcoming Super50 Cup marketing campaign.
Elite teaching advisory board
In a bid to assist elevate the crew’s efficiency, Haynes has appointed Jamaica Below-19 coach Terrence Corke as his assistant. Haynes believes Corke’s expertise with youthful gamers shall be instrumental in creating Jamaica’s cricketing expertise. “Incorporating somebody like Terrence, who has labored with lots of our present gamers on the youth degree, shall be key to our progress,” Haynes added.
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The Jamaica Cricket Affiliation (JCA) has additionally established an elite teaching advisory board that includes Chairman of Selectors Delroy Morgan and Expertise Teaching Supervisor Junior Bennett, whereas former Scorpions assistant coach Nikita Miller will lead the under-15 pathway programme.
JCA president Dr. Donavon Bennett stated he’s assured in Haynes’ management and the brand new teaching construction. “We expect higher outcomes, and we are going to present all of the assist wanted to convey success,” Bennett stated.
Haynes’ main focus stays on remodeling the Scorpions’ strategy, and he’s hopeful that fashionable teaching philosophies mixed with the crew’s youthful expertise will propel Jamaica to higher success in regional cricket.
