The ECB Core Coach programme is an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ECB Foundation I Coach. The programme is a blend of e-learning and face-to-face modules led by ECB Coach Developers will explore the player-centred planning process, player development, the skills you can help players to develop and how you can learn from your experiences. By committing yourself to this programme and becoming a qualified coach you will become an important part of the ECB’s coaching family that works together to help players improve, have fun, be safe and learn at every stage of their development.
Programme outcomes
This programme has been designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions.
An ECB Core Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision.
Content
- Role of an ECB Core Coach
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- Player-centred planning process
- Player development
- Core principles – batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding and wicketkeeping
- Tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals and mental skills
- The coaching tools
- The continuum of practice
- Safety
- Differentiation
Who is it for?
Anyone aged 18 and over wishing to become qualified to coach cricket, inspire and develop players and make a difference to the game.
Experience of playing or coaching cricket is desirable but not essential when applying for this programme.
Click here or download document below, for more information on choosing the right programme for you.
Commitment
- £300.00
- Eight face-to-face modules lasting three hours each, including two observed coaching opportunities
- Six bitesize e-learning modules lasting 15-20 minutes each
- Multiple choice question assessment
- Short answer question assessment
Pre-requisites for certification
- 18 years of age (you can be 17 to register and attend but cannot be officially certificated until turn 18 years old)
- Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding for Specialist Roles : Coaches & Activators (this is online and is part of the course e-Learning)
- Valid ECB Enhanced DBS (or Local Police Clearance for overseas candidates).
Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Venue: Chancellor's School, Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Nr Hatfield AL9 7BN
COURSE FULL
Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Venue: Chancellor's School, Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Nr Hatfield AL9 7BN
Time: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Venue: Chancellor's School, Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Nr Hatfield AL9 7BN
HCL Coach Development Booking Terms & Conditions
You must attend all 4 session dates to complete the course and course dates/bookings are non transferable.
For more details regarding the content of the courses above please refer to the ECB's Website
* Coach Development Bursaries are available for these courses.
If you are not able to make the Hertfordshire dates, our neighbouring Counties (Cambridgeshire, Cricket East, Essex & Middlesex) will all be running courses this winter and may have alternative dates that may suit you better. Details can be found on their websites.
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