NURTURING YOUNG TALENT, SUPPORTING COMPLETE GROWTH
Introduction – cricket programme
SledgeHammer Foundation’s aim to identify and nurture young talent in cricket through its comprehensive training and nurturing approach to the overall development of youth and sports. As a key strategic focus: including sport was crucial to the development of SledgeHammer Foundation’s ambitions and visions. Thus, in 2012, we launched the SledgeHammer Cricket Academy (SHCA).
The academy is the brainchild of Mr. Pradeep Mohanty, Managing Director – SledgeHammer. Mr Mohanty’s enthusiasm has significantly driven the setting up and progress of the academy.
The foundation has been working dedicatedly to identify and encourage young talent, provided infrastructure facilities for cricket, free equipment access, scholarships to deserving students, created strategic partnerships, and encouraged participation at regional and state levels.
Chase your dreams through our holistic sports program
Setting high standards, driving change
Currently, more than 117 children from various age groups are training at the academy. The youngsters from the academy are playing at the state level, which is a noteworthy achievement for the academy in a short span of its existence. It clearly demonstrates the foundation’s commitment to setting high standards and bringing change.
- Small actions, solving big problems
- We recognize that just a cricket programme was not sufficient to find and train young children in cricket
- Experienced guidance and mentors
- Integrating innovation and technology
- Continued search for talent
- Professional exposure
Glimpse of SledgeHammer Cricket Academy
Key insights into the training programmes We follow high standards of:
- Discipline and training
- Fair and unbiased selection process
- Equal opportunities
- Punctuality
Enabling and supporting female participation
We have made significant efforts in ensuring the participation and support to girls from all socio-economic backgrounds
We have enrolled girls in our academy with 100% free coaching. We have also offered scholarships to children who score above 75% in their academic exams. We train, coach and assist children beyond all socio-economic background.
Encouraging female participation