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Written for the car ride home.

Nutrition, mental game, injury prevention and the practical questions that come up between sessions — from the coaches who actually run them.

Parent Guide

Nerves Before the First Session: A Parent's Guide

What to say — and what not to say — in the car on the way to an assessment lane.

S. Walsh6 min read
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Nutrition

What to Feed a Young Cricketer on Match Day

Timing matters more than the food itself — a practical, no-fad guide for U16s.

L. Fielding7 min read
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Technique

Reading a Growth Spurt: When Technique Needs a Reset

Why a sudden height change can wreck a reliable technique — and how coaches rebuild it.

M. O'Donnell8 min read
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Mental Game

Supporting a Child Through a Form Slump

The difference between useful encouragement and pressure that makes it worse.

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Injury Prevention

Fast Bowling Workload: A Parent's Quick Reference

How Foundry tracks overs and rest days for junior quicks — and why it matters.

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Season Prep

Indoor to Outdoor: Making the Pre-Season Transition

What changes when a player moves from Foundry's lanes back onto a club square.

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