Founded in 2007 - A Decade of Excellence
DreamCricket Academy, which was founded in 2007, has steadily become the pre-eminent coaching institution in the tri-state area and a force to reckon with across USA. Over the years, the Academy has won praise and accolades for its pioneering work in the development of cricket in the U.S.
Our Indoor Facility
Address: DreamCricket LLC, 400 Apgar Drive, Suite K, Somerset, NJ 08873
- the indoor facility is among the largest indoor cricket spaces in the U.S., 125 feet long and 50 feet wide, allowing for a full indoor cricket game or tournament
- when not in use for tournaments, it is divided into four lanes
- 125 ft length makes it among the longest indoor batting lanes in the U.S., making it possible to have a full run-up
- fully equipped fitness center with a variety of strength and cardio equipment, included for monthly members
- four bowling machines - each lane is equipped with a Bola Pro machine
- two different kinds of surfaces (grass-tex and astro-grass)
- full video analysis in two lanes
- coaches on site at all times
- full pro-shop
- and yes, we provide equipment for corporate or social events
HOURLY RENTALS: You can reserve a lane by paying up in full $40 (same rate with or without bowling machine) by clicking on the Square DreamCricket appointments site link here: https://square.site/book/
BULK RENTALS:
$300 for 10 hours without bowling machine - effective rate of $30: https://checkout.square.site/
$350 for 10 hours with bowling machine - effective rate of $35: https://checkout.square.site/
Our BEST DEAL: $750 for 25 hours with bowling machine - effective rate of $30: https://checkout.square.site/
Our Academy Programs:
Weekday and Weekend Programs: DreamCricket Academy conducts weekday and weekend cricket programs, camps and clinics at our indoor faciity as well as grounds across New Jersey.
Ages: We start with boys and girls who are 7 years to 13 years (beginners). We also train cricketers below 16 years of age if they have played some cricket previously.
Girls Play FREE Program: Girls play free during their first season at DreamCricket. And we are the only facility with a woman coach.
Sibling Discount Offer: We offer 10% off for a second child.
Venues: The program is primarily based at the indoor facility. However, we believe strongly that boys and girls should play outdoors whenever possible. So we spend a majority of the Spring, Summer and Fall months at our grounds which are mostly located in Somerset, NJ. Our home ground is the Pine Grove Manor Elementary School Cricket Ground at 130 Highland Ave, Somerset, NJ. We also conduct clinics and programs at Johnson Park, Piscataway; Weston Road Cricket Pitch, Somerset; and Lindeneau Elementary School Ground in Edison, NJ.
Our Head Coach:
Coach Earl Daley is DreamCricket Academy's Head Coach. Coach Daley is an ICC Level 2 (CA) Coach, whose playing career saw him represent Jamaica. Mr. Daley's batting partnership with Errol Brown of 313 runs for Jamaica in the Red Stripe Cup is a record that stands to this day. Coach Daley played Division 1 cricket in Jamaica representing St. Catherine and Melbourne Cricket Club in Jamaica's Senior Cup, where his team mates included Courtney Walsh and Michael Holding. For a period in the 80s, Coach Daley played in the UK (Minor Counties). Upon moving to the US, Coach Daley represented USA between 1989 and 1991. Coach Daley's resume includes stints as a Coach and Chief Selector for the USA national team.
Coach Deepali Rokade is DreamCricket Academy's Senior Coach. Coach Deepali is an ICC Level 2 (ECB) Coach, whose playing career saw her represent Maharashtra , West Zone and India at U15 and U19 levels. Coach Deepali was captain of India Junior Girls team. As captain of Maharasthra, Ms. Deepali Rokade led her side to the national championship twice, an unbroken record in women's cricket. In her coaching career, Coach Deepali coached India U16 boys at the Commonwealth Cricket Series, where the Indian boys won Silver. Coach Deepali also coached Maharashtra U19 girls during 2006 and 2007 and was a selector of MCA Junior and Senior women's teams. Coach Deepali is a recipient of the Best Coach award from MCA for her services. Coach Deepali has a M.Sc. in Sports from Christ Church (Oxford University) and a Diploma in Sports Coaching (specializing in cricket) from the National Institute of Sports, India.
Richard Ramrattan (Colts) and Harish Easwaraiah (ICC Level 1 and USA U19) help the coaches in their coaching duties.
Coach Deepali Rokade is DreamCricket Academy's Senior Coach. Coach Deepali is an ICC Level 2 (ECB) Coach, whose playing career saw her represent Maharashtra , West Zone and India at U15 and U19 levels. Coach Deepali was captain of India Junior Girls team. As captain of Maharasthra, Ms. Deepali Rokade led her side to the national championship twice, an unbroken record in women's cricket. In her coaching career, Coach Deepali coached India U16 boys at the Commonwealth Cricket Series, where the Indian boys won Silver. Coach Deepali also coached Maharashtra U19 girls during 2006 and 2007 and was a selector of MCA Junior and Senior women's teams. Coach Deepali is a recipient of the Best Coach award from MCA for her services. Coach Deepali has a M.Sc. in Sports from Christ Church (Oxford University) and a Diploma in Sports Coaching (specializing in cricket) from the National Institute of Sports, India.
Richard Ramrattan (Colts) and Harish Easwaraiah (ICC Level 1 and USA U19) help the coaches in their coaching duties.
Camps and Clinics:
Over the years, DreamCricket Academy has organized camps that were conducted by Sunil Gavaskar, Syed Kirmani, Balwinder Sandhu, Bharath Kumar, Ian Pont, Ajit Tendulkar, Stuart MacGill, Lance Gibbs, RP Singh, Ricardo Powell and other eminent cricketers. DreamCricket Academy's boys and girls have also had the opportunity to meet with their idols including VVS Laxman, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.
DreamCricket Academy is proud to have introduced cricket to hundreds of boys and girls through its Kiddie Cricket and Summer Camp programs. The Academy was a founding member of the NYCL, a supporter and sponsor of the Girls Cricket League as well as the country's leading women's cricket tournament. DreamCricket has donated over 100 cricket kits to youth cricket causes through USYCA.
DreamCricket Academy is proud to have introduced cricket to hundreds of boys and girls through its Kiddie Cricket and Summer Camp programs. The Academy was a founding member of the NYCL, a supporter and sponsor of the Girls Cricket League as well as the country's leading women's cricket tournament. DreamCricket has donated over 100 cricket kits to youth cricket causes through USYCA.
Our Teams:
Once equipped with technical skills, DreamCricket Academy's boys and girls progress to teams in the U10, U12, U14 and U16 categories which play in the region's summer league as well as national level tournaments. The older kids play as the DreamCricket Colts in Division B of the Cricket League of New Jersey. The teams are DreamCricket Lightning (U10), DreamCricket Cubs (U12), DreamCricket Thunder (U14), DreamCricket Panthers (U14), DreamCricket Warriors (U16), DreamCricket Super Kings (Division 3 CLNJ team), and DreamCricket Collabera Colts (U19 and Senior League). We are the only academy to have a complete ladder leading into the senior rungs.
Tradition of Success:
2012: DreamCricket U13 - Runner-up at CCA Invitational in Cupertino.
2013: DreamCricket U15 - AAU Cricket Junior Olympics Winners in Detroit. This was the first and only time cricket was featured at the AAU Junior Olympics.
2014: DreamCricket U16 - National Champions (NYCL) in Dallas.
2015: DreamCricket U16 - National Champions (NYCL) in Raleigh.
2016: DreamCricket U12 - National Champions (NYCL) in Minneapolis.
2017: DreamCricket U18 - National Champions (NYCL) in New Jersey; DreamCricket U12 - Runner-up (NYCL) in Connecticut; DreamCricket U14 - Runner-up (NYCL) in New Jersey; DreamCricket U16 - Runner-up (NYCL) in Connecticut; DreamCricket U16 - Winners (East Coast Youth Cricket League).
2018: DreamCricket U18 - National Champions (NYCL) in California; DreamCricket U14 - Runner-up (NYCL) in California; DreamCricket U16 - Runner-up in Washington Cricket League's Nation's Capital Tournament U16.
2019: Semi-finalist in U10, U12, U16 and U18 categoriesNational Youth Cricket League (NYCL) in Raleigh.
Pathway to Team USA:
Five boys from the Academy have gone on to the USA U19 Roster. These are: Raymond Ramrattan, Harish Easwaraiah, Rohan Arvindh, Humzah Khan and Amol Lotia. Of these, Raymond and Harish debuted for the USA U19 team. In recognition of their achievement, Raymond Ramrattan, Harish Easwaraiah, Rohan Arvindh and Humzah Khan received kit sponsorships from SG Cricket and the first three continue to play as part of the DreamCricket Collabera Colts in the premier division of the senior league (Cricket League of New Jersery).
For more information, please email cricket@dreamcricket.com, text/whatsapp us on 908-240-1589, or call us on 908-938-3787.
DreamCricket Academy is affiliated to USA Cricket (USACricket.org), East Coast Youth Cricket League, National Youth Cricket League, US Youth Cricket Association and Girls Cricket League and is a proud supporter of youth cricket across USA.
