QC Foundation
QC Foundation

Youth Male Program

Phase 1 - Youth Pre-Season Development Program

Delivered by Queensland Cricket's Elite Player Development programs staff, 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 male 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 squad of 16 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, including the Lords Taverners competition, 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.

During this pivotal phase, coaching staff will further identify the travelling squad of 13 players who will represent Queensland at each respective National Championships.

U17 Male National Championships

📅 Date: January 16th - 23rd 📍Location: Hobart, Tasmania

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U19 Male National Championships

📅 Date: December 12th - 19th 2024 📍 Location: Adelaide, South Australia

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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. 

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We acknowledge and pay respect to our First Nations people and Traditional Custodians of the land and waters where we are privileged to live, work and play. We recognise and celebrate their spiritual and ongoing connection to culture and country. We respectfully acknowledge all elders past, present and emerging as we continue to cherish shared wisdom and grow with their guidance as we walk together toward a connected country.

Queensland Cricket's indigenous artwork was collaboratively designed by Queensland Fire player and proud Kunja woman Mikayla Hinkley and Brisbane Indigenous artist, Delores McDonald (“Aunty Delly”).

The centre circle represents the Gabba, alongside other water holes which used to be near the ground. 87 black strokes on red earth represent the wickets taken by Aboriginal great, Eddie Gilbert who played 23 games for Queensland.