ECB Core Coach Programme
The ECB Core Coach is an entry-level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales. Alongside the ECB Foundation Award Coach, it forms part of the pathway into cricket coaching.
This blended programme combines e-learning with face-to-face modules led by experienced ECB Coach Developers. Together, you’ll explore:
- The player-centred planning process
- Player development and the skills you can help players build
- How to reflect and learn from your own coaching experiences
By completing the programme and becoming a qualified coach, you’ll join the ECB coaching family — a community dedicated to helping players improve, have fun, stay safe, and enjoy cricket at every stage of their journey.
Programme Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to:
- Plan and lead player-centred coaching sessions
- Coach independently, without supervision
What You’ll Learn
- The role of an ECB Core Coach
- Using icoachcricket
- Player-centred planning process
- Principles of player development
- Core cricketing skills: batting, bowling (pace & spin), fielding, wicketkeeping
- Tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals, and mental skills
- Coaching tools and practice design
- Safety and safeguarding considerations
- Differentiation for players of all levels
Who Is It For?
The programme is open to anyone aged 18 or over who wants to:
- Become a qualified cricket coach
- Inspire and develop players
- Make a positive difference to the game
Previous playing or coaching experience is helpful but not essential.
Commitment
- £300.00 (*Coach Development bursaries are available for this course)
- 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. ECB Safeguarding Level 2 (this is online and is part of the course e-Learning)
- Valid ECB Enhanced DBS (or Local Police Clearance for overseas candidates).
CORE COACH DATES - WINTER 2025-26
Please note you must attend all 4 session dates to complete the course and course dates/bookings are non transferable.
Course 1:
Dates:
Sunday 26, Monday 27, Thursday 30, Friday 31 October 2025 (Half Term)
Venue:
Sports Hall, Chancellor's School, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7BN
Cost:
£300
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Course 2:
Dates:
Saturday 07, Sunday 08, Saturday 21, Sunday 22 February 2026
Venue:
Sports Hall, Chancellor's School, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7BN
Cost:
£300
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
Course 3:
Dates:
Sunday 01, Sunday 08, Sunday 22, Sunday 29 March 2026
Venue:
Sports Hall, Chancellor's School, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, AL9 7BN
Cost:
£300
BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
HCL Coach Development Booking Terms & Conditions
For more details regarding the content of the courses above please refer to the ECB's Website
Information correct as of 23 September 2025
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