Sport Hub coach named captain of Canada’s national cricket team: bringing international experience to Calgary kids and teens

Every young person’s journey in sport starts with an opportunity to play. A great coach can turn a rocky first try into a positive experience, helping a young person build the confidence, skills and love for sport that keeps them coming back. This is the kind of experience that The City of Calgary’s Sport Hub program aims to create by connecting kids and teens in Calgary with qualified coaches from local sport organizations. One of those coaches is Hamza Tariq, who this fall reached a major milestone in his own sport journey when he was named captain of the Canadian national cricket team. Hamza also coaches with Sport Hub through Future Cricket Stars Academy, helping introduce the next generation to cricket. For kids and teens trying the sport, it’s an opportunity to learn from someone who understands the game from grassroots participation to international competition. Making the first try count Through Sport Hub, Calgary kids and teens can experience different sports and other recreation activities led by qualified coaches from sport organizations. By bringing the program into schools and communities, providing equipment and offering free or low-cost community lessons, Sport Hub h

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