🏏 The West’s Elite Cricket Coaching Team Has Arrived

Elevating Player Development at Elite Cricket Academy

At Elite Cricket Academy, we’ve always believed that great players are built through structure, expertise, and the right environment. As we continue to raise the standard of cricket development in Melbourne’s west, we are proud to introduce a strengthened, high-performance coaching team—featuring Dale McDonald, Andrew Pizaro, Anil Bharadwaj along with our core leaders George Shaw, Shan Shiva, Sree Srivatsan, and Dhana Murugavel.

This isn’t just an expansion of our team. It’s a commitment to building the strongest cricket development environment in the west.

🔥 A New Standard of Coaching in the West

Cricket in Melbourne’s west is evolving—and so are the expectations of players and families. With more cricketers aspiring to progress into Premier Cricket, representative squads, and elite pathways, the need for professional, structured coaching has never been greater. Our response? A coaching group built on experience, passion, and proven development systems.

👑 Meet the Elite Coaching Team

⚡ George Shaw

An experienced and dedicated coaching Director, George plays a key role in delivering structured training sessions and building strong technical foundations for developing cricketers.

🏏 Dale McDonald

A highly respected figure in Victorian Premier Cricket, Dale brings a high-performance coaching framework focused on technical precision, tactical awareness, and mental strength. His experience in elite pathways ensures players are guided with purpose.

🎯 Andrew Pizaro

A specialist bowling coach with extensive Premier Cricket experience, Andrew is known for developing disciplined, match-ready bowlers through detailed technical work and game-based strategies.

🧠 Shan Shiva

Known for his personalised coaching style, Shan focuses on overall game improvement, helping players enhance their skills, confidence, and decision-making under pressure.

🚀 Dhana Murugavel

Founder & Managing Director of Elite Cricket Academy, Dhana leads the vision of creating a true pathway to Premier Cricket, combining structured programs with a long-term development mindset.

🎯 Structured One-to-One Programs: The Core of Development

At the heart of our academy lies our Structured One-to-One Program—designed for players who are serious about improvement.

This program delivers:

• Individualised coaching plans tailored to each player

• Technical corrections with measurable outcomes

• Game-based training scenarios

• Progress tracking and feedback systems

This is where players move beyond participation—and into performance.

🚀 Why Players Are Choosing Elite Cricket Academy

Players and families across Melbourne’s west are choosing Elite Cricket Academy because we offer:

🔥 A Clear Pathway Forward

Aligned with Premier and representative cricket pathways

🏏 Professional Training Environment

Indoor facilities designed for consistent, year-round training

📈 Performance-Focused Coaching

Every session is built to improve real match outcomes

👨‍🏫 Access to Elite Coaches

Train with coaches who understand what it takes to succeed at higher levels

🏆 More Than Coaching—A Complete Cricketing Eco-System

Most academies run sessions. We build cricketers.

With a coaching team that combines Premier Cricket experience, personalised coaching, and structured development, Elite Cricket Academy is setting a new benchmark in the west.

📍 Train Where the West’s Best Are Training

Based in Melbourne’s west, Elite Cricket Academy is becoming the destination for players committed to serious cricket development.

⚡ Ready to Take Your Game to the Next Level?

Our Structured One-to-One Programs have limited availability to ensure quality and individual attention.

👉 If you’re serious about your cricket journey, now is the time to step into an elite environment.

🔻 Elite Cricket Academy

Pathway to Premier Cricket

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