KARNATAKA INSTITUTE OF CRICKET - KIOC

Our Philosophy

The objective of K I O C is to provide some fundamental guidelines for cricketers wishing to be the best they can. At the junior and senior representative level it is necessary for players to have obtained a certain degree of ability in all aspects of the game. It is the aim of K I O C to provide direction for our young players to follow, while providing coaches and parents with a benchmark to best assist the developing player. At K I O C we will encourage an innovative and creative style that will enable players to fully develop and express their individual abilities within a team environment. The ability to improvise and implement unexpected strategies in selected situations rather than following the conventional and expected approach will be highly encouraged. These attributes require enormous individual discipline, courage and well-coordinated teamwork. At K I O C we will endeavour to teach the player to:

	The most important reason to play cricket is enjoyment. The rest will follow in direct proportion to the hard work one puts in.
	Serious cricketers stop playing and start working on their game.
	The better you are educated- the easier the game.
	Enjoy while you learn and Learn while you enjoy
	Respect-Respect-Respect everything and everyone.
	Be able to form a "constructive argument" regarding their own technique without being rude and conceited to others who may offer advice to them
	Be confident in their own abilities without being arrogant
	Take on and adhere to the team ethics
	Display self-discipline
	Produce their best effort in training and in games
	Trust and respect their coach and team-mates
	Respect the opposition and umpires

At K I O C we will encourage players to display their leadership qualities. Players will be encouraged to,
	Have an understanding of the rules and playing conditions and their application to the competition they are playing in
	Be able to communicate effectively with their teammates, acknowledging and encouraging their efforts and achievements
	Show strength and courage of his / her convictions. (Be accountable for their own decisions)
	Be decisive and creative
	Be able to lead by example when required to do so
	Respect their coaches, umpires and teammates opinions at all times

Ethics

At K I O C we will endeavour to teach our players to display an appreciation that they are the current custodians of the game and that they have a genuine responsibility to uphold the ethics and position of cricket for the enjoyment of all who play, support and administer cricket throughout the world and in particular, in India, in Karnataka and at the KARNATAKA INSTITUTE OF CRICKET (KIOC).