ECB Core Coach is a coach education programme for the recreational game and an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ECB Core Coach.
ECB Support Coach and ECB Foundation Coach are not a pre-requisite to entry for ECB Core Coach.
This programme has been designed to develop your 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.
ECB Support Coach is not a pre-requisite to entry for ECB Core Coach.
Who is it for?
Anyone aged 17 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 when applying for this programme.
Watch the videos at the bottom of the page to hear from a range of coaches talking about their ECB Core Coach experience.
Commitment
£300.00 |
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| Programme fee | Eight face-to-face modules lasting three hours each, including two observed coaching opportunities | Six bitesize e-learning modules, lasting 15-20 minutes each | One multiple choice question assessment | Three short answer question assessments |
Key themes
- Role of an ECB Core Coach
- Core principles - batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding and wicketkeeping
- Safety
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- Player development
- Player-centred planning process
- Tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals and mental skills
- The coaching tools
- The continuum of practice
Pre-requisites for certification
- 18 years of age
- Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Level 2
- Valid ECB Disclosure and Barring Service check
How to apply
To search for the next ECB Core Coach near you, visit the course finder, here.
Further learning opportunities
- Membership of the ECB Coaches Association
- Learning workshops
- Local events
- ECB Advanced Coach