Hit Away Sports Cricket Academy
For those who never give up!
Excellent Coaches
All coaches who coach at the Hit Away Sports Cricket Academy are experienced and qualified to bring out the best in each player.
Personalised Coaching
Each player enjoys individual attention, where their specific needs and dreams are taken into account and where we strive for great heights together.
Big Fun
We work hard, but like to laugh and play in between the sweat, fostering a supportive and enjoyable environment. Sport is not only good for health, but also for the mind.
How does it work?
1:1 for £30 per 40min session
OR
2:1 for £20 per player per 40min session.
Coaching takes place at Didcot Cricket Club.
How to register?
Complete the online form to register. Hansie Olivier will call you within 72 hours to agree on a suitable day and time for the coaching sessions to take place.
Who are we?
Hansie Olivier
Hansie Olivier is a Cricket South Africa (CSA) as well as England Cricket Board (ECB) Level II coach with over 25 years of coaching experience. He is currently the Director of Cricket at Didcot Cricket Club and owner of the Hit Away Sports Cricket Academy. Hansie has been involved in coaching Titans schools teams from U/11 to U/13 at their various provincial weeks for more than six years. He is also an experienced coach and player at international level in the indoor cricket arena and has played in three World Cup tournaments for South Africa.
Marselle Cronje
Marselle Cronje has 3 years experience as a Overseas Player and coach in Oxfordshire from South Africa with CoachED level 3 qualifications. Marselle has represented South Africa at an indoor cricket world cup, Gary Kirsten Academy, played multiple games for the MCC and Sir Paul Getty XI. Marselle has a level 3 First Aid and a level 2 iHASCO Safe guarding certificate. He has worked at Wes Morrick Cricket Academy, Kevin Peterson Cricket Academy, Primrose Hill CC, West Ilsley CC, East and West Hendred CC and Chieveley Cricket club.
Dian van der Westhuizen
Level 2 CoachED certificate with coaching experience at Klein Boys High (Primary School in SA ). Dian played cricket for Paarl Boys High where he represented his Schools First XI since the age of 15. Dian is currently playing for Paarl Cricket club who plays in the premier league. The club finished second in the league this season with 2 trophies being won through franchise tournaments.
Dian has represented multiple franchise cricket teams in the shorter formats. His primary goal is to improve the talent of players but also to make them fall in love with cricket.