Increasing numbers of pupils are pursuing their dream of working in professional sport thanks to a unique college course based at Edgbaston Stadium.
The Edgbaston Cricket Education Programme offers BTEC and coaching courses aimed at boys and girls considering roles in sports coaching, marketing, psychology, nutrition, and a range of other professions.
The programme – a collaboration between Warwickshire Cricket Foundation and Sandwell College – was launched in 2021.
It offers BTEC Level 3 qualifications in both Sports Development & Coaching and Sports & Exercise Science, plus ECB-accredited courses, First Aid classes, training at Edgbaston’s Indoor Cricket Centre, plus summer and winter matches.
Just 13 students were in that first intake but around 50 teenagers are now studying across the two year groups.
“During the day you’ll have people like Chris Woakes and Jacob Bethell in the nets and they are always happy to chat to the pupils and offer advice. There’s no better place to study. “ 💬
