Northcote Cricket Club Player Pathway
Following the launch of the new and revamped Cricket Victoria player Pathway Northcote Cricket Club launched the Dowling Academy. The Academy plays a crucial role for the club by identifying quality people and talented players with the aim of channelling players through the Dowling U16 competition, U18 competition and into the Northcote Premier men’s teams.
Northcote Cricket Club has an open door policy where anyone can attend the open trial sesions with the aim of being selected for the U16 or U18 squads. To be eligible to play in the Dowling Shield competition, players must be under 16 years of age as of the 1st of September.
You do not need to be a member of the Northcote Cricket Club mens squad to be play in the U16 - Dowling sheild or U18 competition which gives players the opportunity to continue playing for their local club on weekends. This pathway creates an easier transition for the best underage talent in the state into Premier Cricket. Please Note: Players need to be playing Premier Cricket Club to be selected for Victorian U17 and U19 teams. Victorian Pathway teams set out below.
Our Coaches
The Matt Short Academy, U16 Dowling and U18 teams are overseen by highly skilled and seasoned Cricketers Michael Rogneda, Joe Medew-Ewen and Ryan Siede who all play senior cricket at Northcote Cricket Club. These coaches have the resources and expertise to provide the most talented cricketers in Victoria a clear pathway to Premier Cricket and beyond.
Michael Rogneda – Head of Development
Michael is Head of Development for Northcote CC and oversees our Matt Short Academy, Dowling and U18 program. Originally from Diamond Creek, Michael has played 1st XI cricket at Northcote and has recently captain-coached at the sub-district level for 3 years. Michael has also coached U16 and U18 teams in the junior pathway system.
Outside of cricket, Michael is Assistant Principal at Hazel Glen College in Doreen, overseeing year 6/7 and wellbeing.
Joe Medew-Ewen – U16 Dowling Coach
Joe has over 7 years of coaching experience in junior and senior cricket. Joe moved from Port Fairy to play premier cricket in 2015 and currently plays for the Northcote first XI. He has playing experience in state second XI and first class for South Australia.
Joe has specialised in coaching junior cricketers at multiple schools and pathway programs in Melbourne. Joe currently coaches at Maribyrnong sports academy and Century cricket.
Joe has studied in Psychology and sports science at Victoria University.
Ryan Siede – U18 Coach
Ryan has over 8 years of coaching experience, beginning coaching at the age of 14 in the sport of tennis before transitioning to cricket coaching. Ryan has worked as a Youth Development coach at Cutting Edge Cricket for over 5 years. Ryan has coached multiple junior teams in the DVCA and VMCU competitions. Ryan played his junior cricket at Montmorency Cricket Club.
Ryan has completed a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and is now undertaking a Masters of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University.
Dowling Academy
The Dowling Academy’s purpose is to provide talented young cricketers an entry point to Northcote Cricket Club and the Dowling Shield competition. The Academy will have open training sessions and a final squad selected during the off season. This Academy squad will train together throughout the year gaining access to Premier Cricket Coaching and facilities.
UNDERAGE COMPETITIONS
U16 – Northcote Dowling Team
The Cricket Victoria Dowling shield competition is an Under 16 competition with the aim of bringing the best young cricketing talent from around Victoria together to compete during January. The Dowling Shield program is the first step on the Cricket Victoria pathway with Cricket Victoria actively identifying talent throughout the competition with the aim of selecting the U17 Vic Country and Vic Metro teams.
U18 Team
There are a total of 9 Under 18 matches throughout the season which take place on Sundays allowing players to compete at their home club or the Northcote Senior teams on Saturday’s. The U18 program is a fantastic opportunity for players to play on first class grounds competing against some of the best cricketers in their age group across Victoria. This is a high standard of cricket and will allow Cricket Victoria to identify talent for the U19 Vic Country and Vic Metro teams.
For more information or to enquire about our Pathway Programs, please complete to form below.