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Enrolment & General Information

  1. Reputable academies employ coaches with certifications such as BCCI Level 1, 2, or 3.

  2. Most academies accept children starting as early as 5 or 6 years old for basic skill development. Intensive professional coaching typically begins around ages 7 or 8. And more professional training normally starts around the age 12 or more...

  3. Registration is usually completed via an online enrollment form on the website or by contacting the administration office directly.

  4. To ensure personalized feedback, sessions often maintain a ratio of 20 - 25 players per coach.

Equipment & Safety

  1. No. It is often recommended to wait for a coach's advice before purchasing expensive gear like pads, helmets, and gloves.

  2. Yes. Safety is prioritized through the use of soft balls for beginners, mandatory protective gear (helmets/pads) for hard-ball sessions, and the presence of first-aid trained staff.

  3. Initially, players only need comfortable sports clothing and non-marking shoes. Academies often provide soft or tennis balls and basic bats for first-timers.

Training & Progress

  1. Yes, most academies organize internal practice matches and participate in local or regional tournaments.

  2. Coaches conduct regular skill evaluations, review performance in practice matches, and provide personalized feedback.

  3. For proper skill development, 2 to 3 sessions per week are ideal for juniors, while more advanced players may train up to 5 days.

  4. Sessions generally last 60–90 minutes and include a warm-up, skill-specific drills (batting, bowling, fielding), fitness training, and match simulations.

Fees & Logistics

  1. Parents are typically welcome to watch from designated viewing areas but are often restricted from entering the training ground to ensure player focus.

  2. Training schedules may be adjusted or moved to indoor facilities if available. Parents are usually notified in advance via academy communication channels.

  3. Most academies have a no-refund policy for personal absences, though some may offer one "make-up" session per term.

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About ACA

Abhilash Cricket Academy (ACA)

Widely considered as one of the good cricket academy in the state for both beginners and advanced players.

  • Facilities: State-of-the-art infrastructure including turf and matting practice wickets, practice nets.
  • Coaching: Led by certified coaches who provide expert instruction on batting, bowling, and fielding.
  • Location: Kalarahanga, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
  • Fees: Typically between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000 per month.

On Mindset and Success

  • Dream Big: "All you have to do is to dream big and try to fulfil it".
  • Handling Pressure: He believes "pressure" is an unnecessary term and that players should focus on having fun. "If your work becomes a source of enjoyment and a challenge, it will never seem like work—it will be fun".
  • One Step at a Time: He compares winning a tournament to climbing a mountain: "You look at the ground and take one step... suddenly, you find yourself standing on top of the mountain".
  • Hard Work: "Becoming champions requires a lot of hard work but those who are on its path will surely be called champions". 

On the Game of Cricket

  • Simplicity: "Cricket is very simple... you play till you can sustain".
  • The Power of Performance: "If you play good cricket, a lot of bad things get hidden".
  • Test Cricket: He views it as a different beast altogether, noting that "Certain cricketers are meant to play Test cricket" and that it often favors batsmen, jokingly calling bowlers "slaves" in that format.
  • Ego: He warns that "Ego is a great slave but not a good master" and often prevents people from making things right