Specialist Coach
The ECB flagship programme has been developed to provide coaches with an opportunity to explore areas that they have an interest in and passion for.Coaches attend core modules followed by specialist modules selected during their application phase. Each coach is assigned a mentor who provides individual support and development throughout the programme.
In 2020, the programme will have a greater online and virtual presence allowing coaches more flexibility in their learning journey. The challenge for all coaches is to learn as they develop, just as players do.
Therefore, we have developed a programme that will help you challenge your current coaching practice and further your knowledge and understanding in a variety of areas.
Content
- World class basics of coaching: skill development, coach behaviour and integrated coaching
- Sports movement for cricket performance: biomechanics, strength and conditioning, injury management and performance nutrition
- Performance psychology and neuroscience: performance under pressure, team dynamics and high performing cultures
- Leading people
- Developing players
- Batting
- Pace bowling
- Spin bowling
- Fielding
- Wicketkeeping
Who is it for?
For coaches working with players and teams across all playing environments that hold an ECB level 3 qualification or equivalent with at least one year of coaching experience since certification.
Commitment
- Attendance at a virtual interview after shortlisting
- 4 core modules: World class basics, Sports movement for cricket performance, Performance psychology and neuroscience – e-learning (online and virtual)
- 2 cricket skill modules selected from: Batting, Pace bowling, Spin bowling, Fielding, Wicketkeeping – face-to-face
- 1 coaching module selected from: Head coach, Skill coach – e-learning (online and virtual)
- Assignments: World class basics, Psychology, Biomechanics, Physical preparation for performance
- Portfolio developed through coaching in own environment
- Final assessment by presentation and professional discussion
For more information, please contact Gareth Dawson Workforce Development Officer.
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.
