But when the person in question represented their country for doing just that, it's best to pay extra close attention.

Former Test spinner Beau Casson put more than 30 eager young players through their paces during a coaching clinic last Friday at Exies Oval.

NSW Cricket regional manager Robbie Mackinlay said the players should feel honoured for having Casson cast his eye over them, saying it is not often Test players arrive in their home town.

"With these kinds of coaching clinics we try and support it through Cricket NSW and with my role, I really like to try and work in players appearing on the day," Mackinlay said.

"But players are very hard to get out to the the country areas, with the Big Bash on, Test cricket and Shield cricket on, but because Beau has this heart condition that's forced him to stop playing he's able to lend his time.

"He's a great guy and really keen to help out so it was great that we were able to get him on board to help us out for the clinic in Griffith."

While Casson was forced to retire from the game after a rare heart condition was discovered, the former Blues and Western Australian spinner impart his knowledge on bowling, fielding and batting, with every hint and tip soaked up by the eager audience.

McInlay said it was interesting to see the junior player's reactions when Casson's resume was read out.

"When I was doing the introductions I made a point of saying that he (Casson) has a baggy green cap for playing for Australia.

"And I think they realised who they had in front of them teaching them the drills.

"As a young bloke in Perth he had the same dreams as the kids he was talking to.

"But he had a good rapport with the kids and he's still go the passion for the game, and you have to remember guys like Beau have been in the system for a long time

"So he's been exposed to some of the best coaches in the country for a long time, and he's able to pass that knowledge on in a way the kids can understand it, while up-skilling the coaches in Griffith as well."

After the formal part of the afternoon, the junior players were able to rub shoulders with Casson and have more one-on-one time as they picked his brain about the game.