Introduction: Head of the Female Pathway Natalie Schilov Originally from Melbourne and coming up through the Victorian cricket system, Natalie Schilov joined Cricket Tasmania in the role of Head Coach Female Pathway Programs in July 2021. She had a short playing career for Victoria, spending most of her time playing 2nd XI cricket for the state, and for Essendon Maribyrnong Park LCC in Victorian Premier Cricket, where she was a member of multiple premiership teams as a top order batter. A former primary school teacher, Schilov is passionate about creating learning environments and takes pride in seeing players transfer their development from training into game play. Cricket Tasmania has strategic objectives to: Deliver winning teams, Create world leading systems that support and develop our players, Enhance playing opportunities for high potential players Produce Tasmanian National representatives. Pathway Vision Cricket Tasmania will strive to be leaders in performance and wellbeing, as we identify, inspire and develop the next generation of Australian talent. Pathway Purpose The Cricket Tasmania Pathway purpose centres on providing as many opportunities to players as possible to develop the fundamentals of cricket but also the holistic aspects that will support them in life. We strive to foster a lifelong affinity for cricket, a strong understanding of personal development, and happy memories of their time within the Pathway. The success of the Cricket Tasmania Pathway will be measured by the transition of pathway players into professional cricketer, firstly for Tasmania, but furthermore to the pinnacle for all aspiring cricketers in our country – representing Australia. We recognize that only a small percentage of our Pathway Players will end up being professional cricketers, and thus we strive to create a program that extends beyond professional cricket. As we look to the future, Cricket Tasmania takes immense pride in our commitment to nurturing the next generation of cricketers, but also to all who pass through our program. We strive to instil in them a love for the sport, the skills to excel, and the resilience to face any challenge, both on and off the field. Our ultimate aspiration is to see each player grow, not just as a cricketer, but as a person, cherishing their time spent within the Tasmanian Cricket Pathway. PATHWAY TIMELINES ROOKIES Individual performance monitoring during the CTPL season (Oct-March) Trail Nominees requested (March) Rookie Trials (June) Rookie Selection (early July) Inter Squad Matches (October, January, February) Inter State Matches (October, January, February) National Carnivals (December, January) Feedback sessions (informal and formal) CT DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS Individual performance monitoring during the CTPL season (Oct-March) Players Scouted – Throughout season, recommendations from clubs Selection (June) Inter Squad Matches (throughout Oct-March) Inter State Matches (throughout Oct-March) National Carnivals (December, January) Feedback sessions (informal and formal) EMERGING TIGERS Individual performance monitoring during the CTPL season (Oct-March) Inter Squad Matches (throughout Oct-March) Inter State Matches (throughout Oct-March) National Carnivals (December, January) Feedback sessions (informal and formal)
