SBCC Academies
SBCC Acadamies
Shaun Brown’s Cricket Coaching Academies offer young players across Melbourne, Perth, and Newcastle the opportunity to train with some of Australia’s most experienced cricket minds. Designed for cricketers aged 7–14, our winter academies focus on skill development, confidence building, and pre-season preparation, all delivered in a fun and supportive environment.
Meet Our Coaching Team
Shaun Brown – Founder of SBCC and one of Australia’s most experienced junior coaches. Shaun has spent over 40 years developing cricket talent and oversees the program across all locations.
Karen Rolton – Former Australian Test Captain and ICC Hall of Fame inductee. Karen leads the Karen Rolton Girls Academy in Melbourne, providing small-group coaching designed to empower and inspire young female cricketers.
Neil Buszard – Train this winter with Neil Buszard, former Australian baseballer, Premier Cricket legend (302 games, 4 premierships), and elite fielding coach to the Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes and take your throwing and fielding to the next level.
Our programs fill quickly every year, and spots are strictly limited to ensure personal attention and coaching quality.
Scroll down to meet our talented coaching team and explore each session in detail. Spots are limited, secure your place today and get ready to train with the best this winter.
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0412 382 558
Shaun Brown Winter Academy 2026
Shaun Brown will be heading a full-scale Winter Group Academy again in 2026. He will be the head coach on all net sessions guiding a select small group of players preparing them for the upcoming season.
All sessions will run on Monday evenings at his centre “Clever Cricket” indoor centre on Thomastown starting June 9, 2025 & concluding September 15, 2025 and will feature
Program Highlights
- Group sessions covering all formats of cricket
- Ages 7-14 (grouped according to age and skill level)
- 8 net sessions, 2 fitness sessions & 2 advanced fielding technique sessions
- only $25 per hour
- 12 sessions in total (no sessions in school holidays)
- June 9 to September 15
- Winter Academy Students will also have access to
- International tours to India, New Zealand & the UK (ages 11-18)
- The annual winter full scale Practice matches booked of AFL public holiday September – Friday September 2026.
- 3 full scale realCricket matches (No Retirements, 40 over games – senior cricket rules) October/ November 2025 (Sunday)
- Exclusive member access & price to Clever Cricket indoor centre 7 days a week.
- Important Information
Event Date: Starts 08th June 2026
Drop Off Time: 6:00pm -7:30pm
Pick Up Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Clever Cricket, 59 Mercedes Drive, Thomastown
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Shaun Brown Winter Academy
$450.00
Additional information
| Session Time (Monday) | 6:00–7:30pm, 7:30–9:00pm |
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Karen Rolton All Girls' Sessions - Winter
Former Test star and Australian cricket legend Karen Rolton will lend her expertise to very small group sessions (4 per group) girls only. The sessions will be a chance to gain valuable access to Karen in a setting that allows for some one to one coaching while working with the group to improve.
- Karen's all girls' sessions feature
- 4 Monday night 60-minute sessions
- Sessions run in Thomastown at Clever Cricket
- Net and bowling machine sessions with a batting focus.
- Total of $240 which is only $60 per session
- Important Information
Event Date: June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1
Time’s: You can choose: 6pm to 7pm / 7pm to 8pm or 8pm to 9pm
Venue: Clever Cricket, 59 Mercedes Drive, Thomastown
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Karen Rolton All Girls’ Sessions – Winter
$240.00
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Neil Buszard's
Advanced Fielding Academy - Winter
Join former Australian Baseball player, Premier Cricket coaching legend (302 games, 4 premierships) and renowned fielding expert (fielding consultant to the Melbourne Stars & Hobart Hurricanes) – Neil Buszard.
Join Neil this winter to take your throwing and fielding to the next level!
- Neil's sessions include
- 4 Monday night 60 minute sessions
- Sessions run in Thomastown at Clever Cricket
- Correct throwing technique
- Total of $240 which is only $60 per session
- Important Information
Event Date: May 26, June 30, July 28, September 8
Time’s: You can choose: 6pm to 7pm / 7pm to 8pm or 8pm to 9pm
Venue: Clever Cricket, 59 Mercedes Drive, Thomastown
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$240.00
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Adam Dale Fast Bowling Sessions - Winter 2026
Former Test and One Day Australian champion swing and seam bowler Adam Dale will be available for small group coaching sessions for the fist time ever this Winter!
Adam will set the agenda for each session with the group, focusing on the mechanics of your bowling action and also improving your wicket taking ability.
Hurry, with only 5 positions per sesssion available these sessions will fill fast.
- Important Information
Event Date: June 5, July 3, July 31 & August 28, 2026
Time’s: You can choose: 6pm to 7pm / 7pm to 8pm or 8pm to 9pm
Venue: Clever Cricket, 59 Mercedes Drive, Thomastown
Sessions: 4 Friday night 60-minute session
Fee: $60 per session – Total $240
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Group Coaching Winter Academies 2026- Melbourne
Join Shaun’s professional coaching team and super charge your pre season to get ready for your best season yet!
- Group Coaching Winter Academies' feature
- Group sessions covering all formats of cricket
- Ages 7-14 (grouped according to age and skill level)
- 7-12 sessions covering batting, bowling & fielding
- only $25 per session
- Important Information
Event Date: Starting June 1 to September 18, 2026
Time’s: You can choose: 5-6pm, 6-7pm or 7-8pm
Venues: Available at St Kilda, Melton, Dandenong, Werribee, Oakleigh & Bayswater.
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