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SHAUN SEIGERT
Head Coach & Program Director
With over 17 years of producing professional cricketers within Adelaide, the program is led by Joe Root's former coach, Shaun Seigert. He has developed and run the program for the last 17 years, and has seen many high-level cricketers graduate from the program.
Of those who have attended, 32 players have progressed to play International Cricket and over 200 have played First Class Cricket.
SHAUN SEIGERT'S COACHING ALUMNI
Joe Root joined the program in 2009/10 having just played for England U19s and yet to play a First Class game. During his time in Australia, Joe excelled and he thrived in the structure of the program. His training and understanding of what he needed to do to be successful stood out. Joe went back to England completely different and made his Test Debut 2 years later.
Gus Atkinson came out to Adelaide and trained on the program in the 2016/17 season as a young 18 year old player having played some cricket for Surrey. Gus showed some raw talent as a young fast bowler not yet a professional cricketer. What stood out was he had a very good wrist as a young cricketer, getting a good 'zip' of the wicket, but he also had good competitive instincts and was a very quick thinker. These assets have helped him in good stead in succeeding at International Cricket.
Jason Roy came to the program in 2008/09. With immense talent, his major development was as a personin the daily grind of training and playing. Focusing on the processes of him improving were key, and not letting him get comfortable. Different players have different needs, as with Jason it wasn't just developing his cricket, it was growing him as an individual.
Rory Burns joined the program in 2012/13 having played First Class cricket. He went through ups and downs during the program, but showed a great understanding of the game. Importantly, the program challenged him, to look for improvement, which it did as he won the most improved player in the ECB County season upon his return.
Tammy Beaumont joined the program after having little experience playing international cricket. Since then, she has now established herself as a leading female player in the world. A lot of what Shaun Seigert and Tammy worked on included her mindset, in freeing it up, and playing a way she could use her skill.
Dillon Pennington joined the program in 2021/22, having played a small amount of County Cricket for Worcestshire CC. His selection for England is a reward and opportunity on the back of him investing in himself to come to Australia, and being prepared to be challenged differently as a player and as a person. After graduating from the program, he earned his first call up to the England Test Squad.
MEET THE COACHES
AARON OBRIEN
I am the R66T Academy spin bowling coach bringing my expertise from playing in the white and red ball formats at a professional level in Australia.
AMRAO SINGH
I am currently also working in South Australian Cricket High Performance Men’s program as a coach. I’m also Sturt District Cricket Clubs T20 Head Coach and Assistant in the Red ball cricket in the Premier Grade Competition.
WILL PRATT
Currently, I am an S&C Coach in the Norwood FC Senior Men’s program as well as an S&C Coach in the South Australian Cricket High Performance Pathways in the male, female, and men’s senior programs.
HENRY CAMERON
I have worked in High Performance pathways for Auckland Cricket for the Woman and Auckland A Men’s Program. I have also worked in the South Australian Female High Performance Program.
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GRADUATES FROM THE PROGRAM
KEY PHILOSOPHIES
FIND A WAY
PUSH COMFORT ZONES
DEVELOP CHARACTER
FIND A WAY
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FIND A WAY
The game of cricket is forever asking questions, and the best players are very good at knowing what to do in a situation. Our program constantly asks question, whether a game simulated training session.
PUSH COMFORT ZONES
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PUSH COMFORT ZONES
Essential to improving is to be uncomfortable. This can take many forms, a training session, training day, or training week, to make you feel challenged. Improvement remains dormant unless challenged.
DEVELOP CHARACTER
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DEVELOP CHARACTER
The person players a big part in the individual being the best they can. Being continually challenged, using self reflection processes, and leadership. This is a proven method to improve cricket skills and players characters to ultimately, improve their performances as cricket players. All High Performance Offerings are developed with these philosophies at the heart.
WHERE IT ALL STARTED FOR JOE ROOT
2009/10
Joe Root's Journey
Joe Root joined the High Performance Program in Adelaide in 2009/10. With his struggles to yet play a first class game in his England U19s team, he decided to take his training further. As he progressed under the watchful eye of High Performance Director Shaun Seigert, Joe's development excelled, as he thrived in the structure of the program. His training and understanding of what he needed to do to be successful stood out. After his development during the High Performance Program, upon his return to England Joe quickly made his mark, firstly for Yorkshire, then for the England Lions, in the season of 2010.
2012
AFTER CONSISTENT PERFORMANCES
Joe Root was selected for the England Tour of India in the winter of 2012/13 and made his international debut in the 4th Test Match in Nagpur. Joe puts his rapid rise from Yorkshire 2nd XI to the England team down to the hard-work and elite level coaching experiences he received under the coaching of High Performance Director, Shaun Seigert.
2013
TO NOW
Joe Root has risen to become one of the leading cricketers in the world, a batter with an ability to score runs in all formats of the game. He is England's leading run scorer in test match cricket and is targeting the most runs in test match cricket by anyone anywhere.
Training at Adelaide University Sport and Fitness
During the Program, the cricketers will use Adelaide University Sport and Fitness facilities including:
- Recovery Equipment
- Outdoor Training Facilities
- Gym Facilities
- Cricket Facilities
GRADUATES AFTER THE PROGRAM...
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CHARLEY PHILLIPS MAKES THE TRENT ROCKET'S WOMEN'S SQUAD
The annual Hundred will be returning in July of this year! Ahead of the tournament, all squads participated in an auction to select players for each team. Charley Phillips (pictured on the left), a graduate of the R66T Academy High Performance Program back in 2021/22, successfully made the Trent Rocket’s Women’s team.
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RITVIK APPIDI'S BREAKTHROUGH DURING THE U19 MEN'S CRICKET WORLD CUP
USA fast bowler Ritvik Appidi delivered one of the most talked about moments of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, removing India’s star batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi for just two runs in a fiery spell that showcased the young quick’s growing maturity and confidence...
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TROY HENRY MAKES HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT!
At the start of the Australian summer in 2023, Troy travelled to Adelaide to enrol on the R66T Academy High Performance Program. Troy’s focus was to improve his bowling under the expert guidance of Joe Root’s former Coach and High Performance Director, Shaun Seigert...
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TWO GRADUATES SELECTED FOR 2025 CWI RISING STARS MEN'S U19 50-OVER CHAMPIONSHIP SQUAD
Saharsh Shwethan, a batter from the USA, and Ritvik Appidi, a bowling all-rounder also from the USA, have completed a huge achievement by making the USA 2025 CWI Rising Stars...
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Dillon Pennington is called up to England Test Squad
Ahead of the England Test Series against West Indies, Dillon Pennington, a recent player on the 2021/22 R66T Academy High Performance Program in Adelaide, has earned his first call up to the England Test squad...
NEXT STEPS
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REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
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JOIN AN INTRODUCTORY CALL
We'll either arrange an online webinar with other players and parents or you'll speak directly with High Performance Coach, Shaun Seigert who will answer your questions
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Deposit
Secure your place on the Program by paying your deposit
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VISA
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TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA
Book your international flights to Adelaide, Australia ahead of travelling to the program in October 2026. Our team members will be at the airport to take you to your accommodation