Core Coach

This programme has been designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions.

The ECB Core Coach programme is an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ECB Foundation Coach.

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.

An ECB Core Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision.

Content

  • Role of an ECB Core Coach
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  • Player-centred planning process
  • Player development
  • Core principles – batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding and wicketkeeping
  • Tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals and mental skills
  • The coaching tools
  • The continuum of practice
  • Safety

Coaching Bursaries

We offer bursaries for learners registering on ECB Support Coach, ECB Foundation Coach, or ECB Core Coach programmes. Click here to submit your bursary application.

  • Learners experiencing financial hardship may receive a bursary of up to 100% of the national programme cost.
  • Learners who are female, from ethnically diverse communities, or have a disability, but are not experiencing financial hardship, may receive a bursary of up to 50% of the national programme cost.
If you have any questions about upcoming courses or how to sign up for our ECB Core Coach programmes, please use the form below.