Core Coach

The ECB Core Coach programme is an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales and replaces the Level 2.

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. The course is made up of 8 face-to-face modules (highlighted in orange) lasting three hours each and 6 bitesize e-learning modules (in blue).

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 but not essential when applying for this programme.

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
  • Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Young Cricketers
  • Valid ECB DBS

For more information, please contact Gareth Dawson Workforce Development Officer.

Book a Core Coach Course

VenueTypeDateTimeCostBook
OxstallsOpenSaturdays 18th & 25th Jan & Saturdays 15th and 22nd Feb9.30am - 5pm£300Fully Booked
Archway SchoolOpenSaturdays March 1st, 15th, 22nd & 29th12.30pm - 6.30pm£300 Book
Shine Community Sports HallOpenSaturday March 15th & 22nd & Saturday April 5th & 12th9am-5pm£300Book

Theresa Ellison / Administration Officer

Theresa’s role is to help and support others in the wider Gloucestershire Foundation team to ensure that the Foundation runs effectively and efficiently. Some of the key administrative areas are:

  • Helping to organise and set up the trials, winter nets programme and performance programme for the Girls and Boys Zonal squads
  • Keeping club contact details up to date including checking that each club’s Safeguarding Officer has valid qualifications and initiate and verify DBS applications for club volunteers
  • Administering online bookings including trials, winter nets programmes, Coach Development courses, holiday camps etc
  • Helping with many financial activities by creating invoices, payment of bills, chasing outstanding debtors etc
  • Help to create and run the office side of Coach Development

Theresa acts as the point of contact for many administrative parts of the Foundation.

Theresa Ellison / Administration Officer