Cricketers in Bermuda will start with a clean slate as far as new coach David Moore is concerned, and anyone who wants to play for the national team will be welcomed with open arms.

Just as long as they are prepared to make the sacrifices and commitment that he will demand of them.

"I want to make sure the players know that if they are willing to come into the programme, and their numbers are good enough, it's not a closed door," said Moore. "There are people who have made a decision not to play for Bermuda, and that's well respected, but if there are people who want to play, are willing to make the choices and the commitment, and they can play at that level, then they are more than welcome."

It's been nearly a year since Moore first started talking to the Bermuda Cricket Board about replacing Gus Logie, and the Australian finally landed on the Island last Thursday. He's been on a whistle stop tour of Bermuda ever since.

Moore visited all the Island's grounds on Friday to familiarise himself with the facilities available, and has also taken in a number of matches, including some Under-14 cricket, and also a practice match between Bailey's Bay and Somerset on Saturday.

And the coach's initial impressions mirror those he made when he was with the national side in South Africa and Namibia, a lack of talent isn't a problem, it's the application that's the issue.

"I don't think my opinion has changed since Namibia when I saw them first," said Moore. "The players are a talented bunch of individuals, the guys playing here (Bay and Somerset), who are outside of the squad, there are some talented individuals. I watched the Under-14s and there are some talented individuals there, so I don't think Bermuda's state of play has got anything to do with ability.

"I think it's about getting the best out of the players."

A lack of discipline when batting, and poor shot selection, is something that has plagued Bermuda's batting in recent years, and this disease was perfectly highlighted by Regino Smith on Saturday.

The Bermuda and Flatts Victoria batsman, who made a guest appearance for a Somerset side without several players, was in the middle of a sensible innings when he had a rush of blood and started to get after bowler Dennis Pilgrim.

Smith got lucky when his first two mistimed shots fell safe, but he was eventually out at the fourth attempt, caught on the mid-wicket boundary. It summed up a problem that Moore knows will need to be dealt with quickly.

"I think it's (his first task) about how to get the best out of blokes, and how to get guys coming through each of the age groups, and being prepared to play senior cricket," said Moore. "So those are some of the things I have to address to allow a seamless transition for players, and then there is how I, and the other national coaches, can help the clubs out, and develop the best players for Bermuda.

"That's our whole aim, to get the best players playing for Bermuda at all levels, and encouraging people to want to turn up to training, and enjoying themselves."

Moore's visit to Bay's game with Somerset was far from a one-off, the Australian will be a regular fixture at cricket matches across the Island this summer, watching players, talking to coaches, and getting to know the game in Bermuda first hand.

"I think a key role for me is to go around, watch the games, talk to the coaches, and get their feedback and their thoughts on Bermuda cricket, and players in Bermuda cricket," he said. "They (the coaches) are our best scouts, they're the people who not only do a great job at club level, but also then have a really good understanding of players, know their history, and have seen them (the players) over the years."

The first task though is to prepare for the ICC Americas Regional Championship, which begins in less than three weeks time. A squad of 14 players has to be named prior to the tournament, and Moore will have one-on-one sessions with most of the national squad in the build-up to the tournament.

And his tour of the Island will also allow him to have some imput on the grounds that will be used for the event, with any one of six likely to be used alongside the National Sports Centre and Lord's.