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ECB Support Coach

This programme has been designed to help to develop your confidence and equip you with the knowledge, understanding and applied skills to support a qualified coach in a coaching session and create a safe, enjoyable and welcoming player-centred environment

This ECB Support Coach course is designed to help to develop your confidence and equip you with the knowledge, understanding and applied skills to support a qualified coach in a coaching session and create a safe, enjoyable and welcoming player-centred environment.

Structure

2 x three hour face-to-face modules 

Assessment

No assessment

Pre-requisites for certification

  • 16 years of age or older
  • Current safeguarding young cricketers certificate
  • Disclosure and barring service check through ECB

What can you expect on the ECB Support Coach course?

Over the duration of the course, you will explore the following questions: 

  • What is the role of a support coach?
  • How can I ensure that cricket sessions are safe?
  • How do I prepare players for cricket sessions?
  • What are the different types of practice?
  • How can I adapt a coaching session depending on the practice type and the ability of the players?
  • How do I deal with poor behaviour?
  • How do I create an environment where children want to return?

Contact your local County Cricket Board to find a course in your area.