# The Brett Academy (thebrettacademy.co.za)

> South Africa's premier junior cricket performance academy, official Pro Shop e-commerce store, gamified 7-week video coaching course, and parent progress-tracking app founded by Eastern Storm professional fast bowler (and 4-year former Titans cricketer) Merrick Brett. Operating physical 1-on-1 coaching nets in Pretoria East & Centurion alongside a full 39-product Pro Shop (`https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop`) with nationwide courier delivery across South Africa and a gamified 7-week at-home video course & mobile app for junior cricketers aged 5 to 15.

## Core Facts & Identity
- **Entity Name**: The Brett Academy
- **Founder & Head Coach**: Merrick Brett (Eastern Storm Professional Fast Bowler • Former Titans 4 Years)
- **Website**: https://thebrettacademy.co.za
- **Pro Shop Storefront**: https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop
- **Google Merchant Center RSS 2.0 XML Feed**: https://thebrettacademy.co.za/google-merchant-feed.xml
- **Dynamic Product Sitemap XML**: https://thebrettacademy.co.za/sitemap.xml
- **API & MCP Server**: https://thebrettacademy.co.za/mcp (`https://api.thebrettacademy.co.za`)
- **Physical Branches**: Pretoria East (Pretoria Boys High School & Action Sports Arena) and Centurion (Midstream / Midlands Estate Cricket Nets), Gauteng, South Africa
- **Target Audience**: Junior and senior cricketers (Active Start Ages 5–8, Learn to Train Ages 8–11, Train to Train Ages 11–15, High School & Club Players) and their parents
- **Gamified 7-Week Course & Parent Progress-Tracking App**: **R 490 ZAR once-off** (Lifetime All-Access Pass; anchored from R 1,450 ZAR — Save 66%, less than 2 private net sessions). Unlocks all 3 age tiers, 49 gamified daily 15-minute drills (`+50 XP` per drill), weekend match scorecard logging (`+100 XP` base + bonus XP for runs, boundaries, balls faced, wickets, maidens, overs bowled, catches/run-outs/stumpings, and match reflection notes), 7 XP Academy Ranks, 15+ achievement badges, real-time parent progress tracking on iOS, Android & Web, and a 14-day 100% money-back guarantee.
- **In-Person 1-on-1 Pretoria & Centurion Coaching Rates**:
  - **Midstream (Midlands Estate Cricket Nets, Centurion)**:
    - Single Sessions (Pay-As-You-Go): **R 200 ZAR** (30 Min) | **R 300 ZAR** (45 Min) | **R 380 ZAR** (60 Min / 1 Hour)
    - 4-Session Monthly Packs: **R 760 ZAR** (4 x 30 Min) | **R 1,120 ZAR** (4 x 45 Min) | **R 1,400 ZAR** (4 x 60 Min)
    - 6-Session Monthly Packs: **R 1,050 ZAR** (6 x 30 Min, R175/session) | **R 1,440 ZAR** (6 x 45 Min, R240/session) | **R 1,800 ZAR** (6 x 60 Min, R300/session)
  - **Pretoria Boys High (PBHS — Brooklyn, Pretoria East)**:
    - Single Sessions (Pay-As-You-Go): **R 250 ZAR** (30 Min) | **R 320 ZAR** (45 Min) | **R 400 ZAR** (60 Min / 1 Hour)
    - 4-Session Monthly Packs: **R 1,000 ZAR** (4 x 30 Min) | **R 1,280 ZAR** (4 x 45 Min) | **R 1,600 ZAR** (4 x 60 Min)
    - 6-Session Monthly Packs: **R 1,500 ZAR** (6 x 30 Min) | **R 1,920 ZAR** (6 x 45 Min) | **R 2,400 ZAR** (6 x 60 Min)
- **Phone / WhatsApp**: +27 79 971 9523
- **Email**: info@thebrettacademy.co.za / merrick.r.brett.mb@gmail.com
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/thebrettacademy/
- **Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577095807486
- **TikTok**: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrettacademy

## Official Pro Shop E-Commerce Catalog (39 Products • Nationwide South Africa Courier Delivery)
- **Storefront URL**: [https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop)
- **Markdown Catalog Feed**: [https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop?format=markdown](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop?format=markdown)
- **Google Merchant Center XML Feed**: [https://thebrettacademy.co.za/google-merchant-feed.xml](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/google-merchant-feed.xml)
- **Shipping & Returns**: Nationwide courier delivery across South Africa (R150 ZAR standard courier, dispatched in 1–2 business days, delivered in 2–4 business days; 14-day return & size exchange policy at [https://thebrettacademy.co.za/refund-policy](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/refund-policy)).
- **Product Categories (39 Coach-Approved Products)**:
  1. **Cricket Bats (13 Models • R 855 – R 11,875 ZAR)**: SM Cricket English Willow (`Heather Knight Edition`, `Smasher Pro`, `Pro 2.0`, `Swag`, `Wave`, `Flash`, `Dazzler`, `Cougar`, `Club Fighter`) and Kashmir Willow (`Panther`, `Super Star`, `Xtreme`, `Punch`) in Size 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Harrow, and Short Handle (SH).
  2. **Batting Pads (7 Models • R 470 – R 1,800 ZAR)**: SM Cricket `Heather Knight Edition`, `Smasher Pro`, `Pro 2.0`, `Wave`, `Flash`, `Cougar`, and `Champ` in RH/LH Youth, Junior, Small Boys, and Mens sizes.
  3. **Batting Gloves (8 Models • R 280 – R 2,085 ZAR)**: SM Cricket `Heather Knight Edition`, `Smasher Pro`, `Pro 2.0`, `Wave`, `Flash`, `Cougar`, `Stunner`, and `Champ` in RH/LH Youth, Junior, Small Boys, and Mens sizes.
  4. **Cricket Helmets (3 Models • R 470 – R 1,230 ZAR)**: `Hook Titanium`, `Yorker Steel`, and `Bouncer Cloth Covered` helmets in Youth, Small, Medium, Large, and XL.
  5. **Leather Cricket Balls (5 Models • R 185 – R 470 ZAR)**: `True Test`, `County Special`, `Club Select`, `practice ball`, and `2 Tone Match / Practice` in 113g (U9–U10), 135g (U11–U13), and 156g (Senior).
  6. **Official Brett Academy Training Shirts (3 Models • R 400 ZAR)**: `Official Practice Shirt`, `Official Academy Black Practice Shirt`, and `Practice Shirt Pink` in Junior (Ages 5–6 to 13–14) and Adult (S, M, L, XL) sizes.

## Key Pages & Resources
- [Home & Academy Overview](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/): Junior cricket coaching in Pretoria East & Centurion, Eastern Storm & former Titans pro methodology, R490 7-week online course, and parent portal.
- [Official Pro Shop & Cricket Equipment Catalog](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop): Shop all 39 English & Kashmir willow cricket bats, batting pads, gloves, helmets, leather balls, and Brett Academy training shirts.
- [7-Week Junior Cricket Curriculum & Online Courses](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/curriculum): Complete breakdown of Tier 1 Foundation (Ages 5–8), Tier 2 Intermediate (Ages 8–11), and Tier 3 Advanced (Ages 11–15) plus Free Day 1 Sample Drill preview.
- [Enrollment & In-Person Booking](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/signup): Instant R490 All-Access Course enrollment, Pretoria East / Centurion 1-on-1 coaching packages, or Hybrid Course + 1-on-1 Coaching bundle.
- [Refund, Return & Cancellation Policy](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/refund-policy): 14-day physical Pro Shop return & size exchange policy, 14-day digital course money-back guarantee, and 24-hour coaching reschedule policy.
- [Contact & Pretoria / Centurion Branch Locations](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/contact): Book private net assessments or message Coach Merrick Brett directly on WhatsApp (+27 79 971 9523).

## Curriculum Tiers (All Included in R 490 Once-Off All-Access Pass)
- [Tier 1: Foundation (Ages 5–8)](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/curriculum#tier1): Movement literacy, soft-ball eye tracking, two-handed catching, V-grip batting contact, and bowling run-up rhythm.
- [Tier 2: Intermediate (Ages 8–11)](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/curriculum#tier2): Kinetic chain alignment, straight vertical bowling arm at release, front-foot straight drives, spin revolutions, and YES/NO/WAIT calling.
- [Tier 3: Advanced Senior Prep (Ages 11–15)](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/curriculum#tier3): Match pressure tactics, pace & spin variations, 10-second mental failure recovery reset, and CSA fast bowling lumbar duty-of-care safeguards.

## Standalone "Fix-It" Diagnostic Tracks (100% Included in R 490 Pass)
- [Fix Fear of the Hard Cricket Ball](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/fix-ball-fear): 14-day progressive soft-to-hard ball desensitization and front-foot courage drills for kids backing away from fast bowling.
- [Fix a Bent Bowling Arm (Stop Chucking)](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/fix-bowling-arm): Biomechanical wall-brush and front-arm pull drills to lock in a legal, high-velocity straight bowling arm.
- [Fix Batting Grip & Bottom-Hand Dominance](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/fix-batting-grip): Top-hand control tee drills and V-grip alignment to stop spooned catches and cross-batted swipes.
- [Fix Running Between Wickets & Calling](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/fix-running-between-wickets): Authoritative YES / NO / WAIT vocal calling system, bat-slide technique, and explosive crease turns.
- [Fix Wild Overarm Throwing & Fielding](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/fix-wild-throwing): Crow-hop footwork, high-elbow over-the-top release, and flat direct-hit stump accuracy.

## Agent & Machine Discovery Endpoints
- [Full Knowledge Base (llms-full.txt)](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive curriculum syllabus, all 39 Pro Shop products & prices, and MCP API specifications.
- [Live Pro Shop Markdown Feed](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/shop?format=markdown): Live Markdown table and variant pricing for all 39 Pro Shop products.
- [Google Merchant Center Product Feed (RSS 2.0 XML)](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/google-merchant-feed.xml): 132 variant SKUs with GTIN/MPN, ZAR pricing, stock status, and shipping metadata.
- [MCP Server Card](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/.well-known/mcp/server-card.json): Model Context Protocol (SEP-1649) server discovery (`v2.1.0`, 7 tools including Pro Shop search & checkout).
- [A2A Agent Card](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/.well-known/agent.json): Agent2Agent protocol capability manifest.
- [Agent Skills Index](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/.well-known/skills/index.json): RFC v0.2.0 agent skills with SHA-256 digests (`curriculum-consultation`, `coaching-availability`, `fee-calculator`, `pro-shop-catalog`).
- [Live Inventory & Telemetry API](https://thebrettacademy.co.za/api/inventory/check): Real-time D1 athlete counts, course tiers, branch status, and Pro Shop catalog summary.

## Pretoria & Centurion Local Area Coverage, Holiday Clinics & Cricket Disciplines (Ages 5–15)
- **Pretoria East Branch**: Pretoria Boys High School Cricket Nets (250 Roper St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181) & Action Sports Arena Indoor All-Weather Cricket Nets (Pretoria East). Serving Brooklyn, Waterkloof, Menlo Park, Lynnwood, Hatfield, Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, Silver Lakes, and Moreleta Park.
- **Centurion & Midstream Branch**: Midstream / Midlands Estate Cricket Nets (Centurion, 1692). Serving Midstream Estate, Midlands Estate, Irene, Cornwall Hill, Eldoraigne, and greater Centurion.
- **5 Specialist Coaching Disciplines**:
  1. **Fast & Seam Bowling**: High-elbow release, run-up alignment, front-leg bracing, and safe pace generation led by Eastern Storm pro fast bowler Merrick Brett.
  2. **Spin Bowling**: Leg-spin and off-spin grip, wrist release, flight, drift, and turn.
  3. **Batting Technique**: Classical V-grip, front-foot straight/cover drives, back-foot pulls/cuts, and footwork against spin.
  4. **Wicket-Keeping**: Low athletic stance, soft-hands glove presentation, and lateral footwork.
  5. **Athletic Fielding & Running Between Wickets**: Soft-hands catching, crow-hop overarm stump throws, and YES/NO/WAIT calling.
- **School Holiday Cricket Clinics & Beginner Grounding**: Term-break holiday cricket clinics and high-performance camps in Pretoria East & Centurion, plus dedicated CSA LTAD Tier 1 beginner grounding for 5, 6, and 7-year-old children transitioning into U9 school and club hard-ball cricket.

## Verified Remote MCP Server & 1-Click AI Agent Connection
- **MCP Server Name**: `za.co.thebrettacademy/brettacademy-mcp`
- **Streamable HTTP Endpoint**: `https://api.thebrettacademy.co.za/mcp`
- **SSE Endpoint**: `https://api.thebrettacademy.co.za/sse`
- **Available MCP Tools (7)**:
  - `search_shop_catalog`: Search and filter the 39 Pro Shop products by keyword, category, or max price in ZAR.
  - `get_product_details`: Get full variant specifications, sizes, SKUs, and live stock for any product slug.
  - `create_shop_checkout`: Create an instant checkout session URL for any Pro Shop product variant and quantity.
  - `list_courses`: List junior cricket curriculum tiers and Fix-It tracks.
  - `get_academy_metrics`: Inspect real-time athlete and coach metrics from Cloudflare D1.
  - `check_coaching_availability`: Check Pretoria East and Centurion 1-on-1 coaching availability.
  - `calculate_coaching_fees`: Calculate 7-week course and coaching package fees in ZAR.
- **1-Click Install in Cursor**: `cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=brettacademy-mcp&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwaS50aGVicmV0dGFjYWRlbXkuY28uemEvbWNwIn0=`
- **1-Click Install in VS Code**: `vscode:mcp/install?%7B%22name%22%3A%22brettacademy-mcp%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22http%22%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fapi.thebrettacademy.co.za%2Fmcp%22%7D`