For many people, a cricket match means parking oneself in front of a television set to observe each and every ball delivery, run and wicket right from the beginning to the end of the match. For some, it is a game of tennis that holds equal fascination, while for others it may be hockey, football or any of the other sporting events that brings out the best in men and women who have been trained to win against all odds. However, while the players themselves are always at the centre of attention, how many of us have given a thought to who trains them? That’s where the sports coach comes in.