The perceptions of players and their parents/guardians regarding the effectiveness of Cricket South Africa's Hub programme in the Western Province region of South Africa
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https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18562Keywords:
sport, youth, talent, skill, training, cricketAbstract
Background: In South Africa, the Cricket Hub development programme seeks to address the lack of access to cricketing excellence in disadvantaged communities by offering coaching, facilities, and support to the players.
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of the Hub programme through evaluating the perceptions of the players and their parents/guardians.
Methods: This study used Likert-scale questionnaires to systematically capture the perspectives of the players and their parents/guardians. A total of 230 questionnaires were issued to players and their parents/guardians. There was a 46% response rate for the players and a 44% response rate for the parents/guardians.
Results: The perception of the players and their parents/guardians was overwhelmingly positive across all key themes. These themes included player development, training environment and resources, match exposure, holistic impact, safety, and communication.
Conclusion: The Hub programme advances the agenda of Cricket South Africa by fostering cricketing excellence in disadvantaged communities.
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