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WCI Academy Austin Blasters Champion Team

WCI Academy -- Where Winning Becomes a Habit!

Whichever age-group you play in, you'll find WCI to be the right platform where players just don't improve skills and temperament, they develop a winning mindset, leadership skills and confidence to succeed on and off the field -- and find friends for life. 

We're headquartered in Austin (TX) and are expanding to other cities across the U.S. 

We're the only cricket academy in Austin with a proven track record of consistent tournament wins. Join us today!


Powered by Gary Kirsten Cricket

We're mentored and guided by World-Cup & IPL winning coach Gary Kirsten. Our coaches are certified by his CoachED programs at Level-2 to Level-4 Elite.

Our players and coaches in action

  • After NYCT Final in Houston
  • Batting Clinic by Unmukt Chand
  • Spin Bowling Clinic by Harmeet Singh
  • Pace Bowling Clinic by Saurabh Netravalkar
  • At HPL (Houston Premiere League)
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Our process to develop talents for high-performance

First, we deeply observe player's natural flair to play and evaluate. Based on that, we create an individual development plan (IDP). 

Observation & Evaluation  >>  IDP >> Training & Games  >>  Adjustments  >>  Training & Games 

1) High-Performance Training

You'll train for batting, bowling, fielding/ wicket-keeping in group and 1:1s conducted by professional coaches.

2) Local League Games

You'll improve game-temperament to execute plans while playing in local leagues such as AYL and LPCL.

3) USA Cricket Hub Games

You'll further enhance your skills and temperament while competing in USA Cricket's Youth Hub & Conference.

4) National Tournaments

You'll play on our team Austin Blasters at the national level:  DYCL & NTCA in Dallas, NYCT & TYPL in Houston.

5) AMLCA (MLC Jr)

Even more opportunities to play in highly competitive AMLCA Elite Championship (aka MLC Jr).


Group Training & Games: 2025 Spring (March-May)

  MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
U9 GT - GT - AYL OS OS
U11 GT - GT - OS AYL OS
U13 - GT - GT OS OS AYL
U15 - GT - GT OS OS AYL
U17 - GT - GT OS OS, LPCL OS, LPCL

U19

- GT - GT OS OS, LPCL OS, LPCL
GT: Group Training
OS: Open Session (Free)
AYL: Austin Youth League (Youth Games)
LPCL: Lone Star Premier League (Prof Div. Adult League

2025 Spring Season Schedule


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1) HOW DO I START?

Please read the details of programs offered by WCI.

First, register for 'Free' Basic Membership to attend a tryout session. Then make the decision to become a 'Premium Member' of the academy.

After becoming a 'Premium' member, the player starts attending regular Group Training and Games.

Please note, separate registrations and payments are required for 'Premium Membership' and 'Group Training & Games.'

 

Q2) WHERE DO I REGISTER?

Visit registration page directly to complete your registration for membership or programs.

Alternatively, WCI can provide you a registration link. Please request for the link via email at contact@wcicricket.com or WhatsApp on 512-200-3042.  (We respond to email or WhatsApp on the same day.) 

 
Q3) HOW DO I REGIESTER TO BECOME A MEMBER?

On the registration page, click the relevant link to fill the registration form. #1.1) for Free Membership and #1.2) for Premium Membership.

Please note that "no" payment is required for "Free Basic Membership." For the 12-month "Premium Membership," you pay $120 (i.e. $12/month).

Please note, if you're already aware of the benefits, you can straightaway register for 'Premium Membership' and start attending 'Group Training and Games.' 

Please note, separate registrations and payments are required for Group Training and Games.

 
Q4) DO I NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN ORDER TO REGISTER?

Yes. An account on our digital sports mgmt platform (by SportsEngine) will allow you to take advantage of tools (including an app) for schedule, RSVPs, messaging, viewing past registrations/ orders, etc.

 
Q5) WHO DO I NEED TO CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

Email us at contact@WCICricket.com your questions regarding the registration, payments, scheduling, group coaching and games, etc.

 
Q6) CAN I REGISTER MORE THAN ONE PERSON?

Yes. After you register one player, the Review page of the registration gives you the option to "Register Another Person." Choosing this option brings you back to the "Welcome" page of the registration to start the process over again for the second, or more, registrant.

 
Q7) WHAT DO I NEED TO DO AFTER TRYOUT?

Understand schedule and fees with the Coach or WCI Support. Then, revisit the registration page to become a Premium Member and to register for Group Coaching and Games.

 
Q8) HOW MUCH IS THE FEE FOR PREMIUM MEMBERSHP?

For you, $120 for next 12-months or 1-year (i.e. $10/month from the date of purchase of Premium Membership.

 
Q9) WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO PAY FOR? HOW MUCH ARE THE FEES FOR GROUP COACHING AND GAMES?

After becoming a Premium Member, you complete registrations for Group Training and Games.

There are additional monthly fees for these activities. As a monthly subscription, $300/month for 12 sessions (i.e. 2 group training and 1 game every week).

Players can also choose to attend drop-in session without subscription. (e.g., $30/session for Group Training and $30/game for games).

To keep things simple through subscription, you pay for "monthly subscription" (e.g. every month of 2024). You can cancel subscription on a 30-day notice.

 
Q10) IS THERE ARE CALENDAR OF DAILY/ WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES?

Yes, there is a calendar of events by age-group. You will find the details on the Calendar page. 

 
Q11) IS THERE A CALENDAR OF MAJOR TOURNAMENTS FOR WHICH I NEED TO TRAVEL OUT OF AUSTIN?

Yes, there is a calendar of major tournaments outside Austin that we participate in. You will find the details on the Calendar or Program page.

 

Q12) ARE THERE 1:1 SESSIONS OR SPECIAL CLINIC LIKE SPIN BOWLING? 

Yes, we conduct focused 1:1 or special clinics from time to time. Recently, MLC player and U19 World-Cup winner Unmukt Chand conducted Batting Clinic and Harmeet Singh did Spin Bowling Clinic in Austin. Also, Saurabh Netravalkar (USA Captain, MLC & Mumbai Ranji Trophy player) on Pace Bowling. 


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