Phase 1 -Youth Pre-Season Development Program Delivered by Queensland Cricket's Elite Player Development programs staff and supported by local Premier coaches and QC Coach & Talent Specialists, this program integrates an introductory strength and conditioning and specific skill development program delivered at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane. Identified players based in country regions have access to their regional Coach & Talent Specialists as well as local gym access to undergo the strength and conditioning program in their home town. Phase 2 -Youth Leadership Program Queensland Cricket Youth Leadership Program aims to develop the next generation of cricket leaders in Queensland. This program is designed for 8-10 female youth players identified as demonstrating leadership capabilities and ready to benefit from further development opportunities alongside club cricket commitments. Phase 3 - Preparation and Championship Approximately 8 weeks prior to each championship, a final squad of 13 will be selected to integrate into a significant skills and physical development phase in preparation for the National Championships, coupled with player centric education opportunities and support through nutrition, leadership and mental performance. The squad is selected based on consideration of performances in a mixture of Premier and Country Cricket over several seasons as well as past performances in pathway competitions. Further considerations such as player type and team balance, personal qualities and characteristics as well as future growth potential are also at the forefront of consideration.
Phase 4 - Post-Championship Developer After the conclusion of the championship, a small group of identified players selected from the travelling squad will be invited to have access to Queensland Cricket's Elite Player Development staff to provide further development opportunities during the later phases of the season.
