Durham players Matthew Potts, George Harding & Gareth Harte attended the annual Rookie Camp at Edgbaston on Tuesday, held by the Professional Cricketers’ Association.
The day-long event brings together first and second year rookies who have signed their first professional cricket contract.
Thirty cricketers took part in a variety of workshops including: anti-corruption, legal support, social media training, gambling addictions, contract negotiation role plays & Q&As with former England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom and current Leicestershire captain Michael Carberry.
While the workshops provided an educational tool for players, the Q&As gave the opportunity for international cricketers to pass on their experiences and pressures faced during a professional career & how these up-and-coming cricketing stars can deal with similar adverse situations.
“From the PCA standpoint, it’s really encouraging to see these players come in and understand what the PCA can do to support them,” said Ian Thomas, Director of Development and Welfare at the PCA.
“These players are just about to start an extremely important and exciting journey and it’s crucial that we give them the best possible education and support throughout.