Greg Chappell is new Centre of Excellence Head Coach

Cricket Australia has appointed former Australian captain Greg Chappell as the new Head Coach of the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence (COE).

Chappell, who has previously coached India and South Australia, will be based full-time at the COE in Brisbane where he will oversee the development of Australia’s brightest cricketing talent in an initial three-year term.

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland said Chappell’s appointment as Head Coach would provide many benefits to Australian cricket.

“Greg brings to the role a great deal of experience as player, captain and coach. His recent coaching experiences in India add to the key lessons and insights he will offer Australia’s emerging talent,” Mr Sutherland said.

“He will play an important role in further developing the strong links between the Centre of Excellence and Australian men’s and women’s teams. This is a key appointment for Australian Cricket. Greg is renown for his ability to identify and develop cricketing talent and we are very pleased to have secured his services.”

“We are particularly pleased that Brian McFadyen has agreed to continue in his current role as COE Program Manager. Brian will continue to provide support to the Head Coach from a coaching, administrative and program management perspective. Belinda Clark will continue in her role as Manager of the COE,” Mr Sutherland added.

Chappell’s role as Head Coach will include overseeing the implementation of all COE programs, providing leadership to the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) men’s and women’s program and the continued development of COE coaching staff. He will also act as an Australian men’s team consultant, as the Australia A coach for all future tournaments and play a role in the development of Australia’s youth cricketers.

“I am looking forward to the challenge this position will offer in what is an exciting time, not just for Australian cricket but world cricket as a whole,” Chappell said.

“Working with other coaches in the Australian cricketing system and deciding how to make the best possible use of the wonderful facilities we have available to us is something that excites me greatly.

“I believe I have a lot to offer the younger players, especially in the mental area of the game from both a personal and coaching point of view and have a lot of knowledge when it comes to individual and team preparations for cricketing tours.

“In some ways, it is quite reminiscent of the mid 1980s when I was involved. Australian cricket is again going through a period of rebuilding after what has been a very successful era. We need to ensure we continue this momentum and prepare the right kind of players who can continue our excellent performances of the past.

“Through my experience not only as a player and captain but also as a selector, in administration, the media and my time in India, I hope to pass on some of my learnings as we strive for excellence in Australian cricket.

AIS Director Professor Peter Fricker said he was delighted that someone of Chappell’s outstanding cricketing knowledge and ability was joining the COE.

“Greg Chappell brings a wealth of experience as both a former top class cricketer and as a high quality coach,” Professor Fricker said.

“He will prove a tremendous asset to the Centre and will bring vast international experience and build on our attitude of excellence in the program.”

The COE was launched in 2004 and replaced the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy that had been based in Adelaide for 15 years. The COE operates with a broad vision which includes the established player development and sport science and sport medicine units and future plans to develop an information and resource centre.

The 2008 intake of COE scholars successfully defeated Bangladesh 3-1 in a Top End Series last month while Peter Forrest was named in the Australian A squad to tour India and Moises Henriques was named as a shadow player for the Australian squad in its Commonwealth Bank Series against Bangladesh.

Greg Chappell Career StatisticsBatting

Bowling

Coaching
South Australia: 1998-2003
India: 2005-07