Gerard Rajendram

With more than 25 years of coaching experience, Gerard Rajendram is the Founder, President and Head Coach of the Markham Cricket Academy, a program he started in 2007 for students ranging from young beginners to players in the Senior Division.

Since the formation of the Academy, Coach Gerard has been training students year-round at various indoor facilities and cricket grounds in Ontario, such as Markham, Scarborough and elsewhere. The coaching program includes cricket drills for all students, one-on-one sessions, hands-on training and mentoring, as well as a strong focus on discipline and fitness for the young cricketers.

Before moving to Canada, Coach Gerard gained the Sri Lanka Cricket Coaching Certificate (Levels 1 and 2) and achieved the Diploma in Physical Education from the National Institute of Education in Sri Lanka. From 2000–2006, he served Sri Lanka Cricket as one of the District Coaches.

In Canada, he has completed Level 1 (Theory) for the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) Level 1 certification.

As Head Coach of Markham Cricket Academy, he has been regularly entering a number of junior teams into the Toronto and District Cricket Association (TDCA) League, as well as a senior team into the Markham Premier Cricket League.