Leading Edge with Scent Ep 4: Coaching with Purpose — Scent chats with Corne Alexander

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In this episode of Leading Edge with Scent, we’re joined by Corne Alexander, head coach at Durbanville Cricket Club, coach at the SA Cricket Academy, and fellow provincial selector for the Girls U16 and U19 teams.

Topics include:
Highlights from the CSA Awards
How young players develop through the ranks
The role of great coaching in shaping bowlers
Why switching from pace to spin — like Chloe Tryon — must come from the player

This is a grounded, honest conversation about cricket development in South Africa and what it takes to guide the next generation.

Produced by Roundly Podcast Studio | Cape Town
5 Aug English South Africa Sports · Cricket

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