Depending on the environment and level you want to reach, will depend on how you embark on your coaching journey. Needless to say, there are some staple elements that are a fundamental pillar for any great coach, which starts with specific attention to Duty to Care and Safeguarding, and also ensuring that you yourself are protected with relevant insurance cover.
ECB Support Coach: is for anyone over the age of 16, who is looking at supporting qualified coaches and players and supporting fielding, bowling and batting. You will need to be supervised during any coaching activity by a qualified coach at this level.
ECB Foundation Coach: if you are aged 17 and over, this programme will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to coach cricket sessions that are purposeful, active, safe and a real game-changer, leading you on to coach independently and without supervision.
ECB Core Coach: aged 17 and over and looking at becoming a fully qualified cricket coach? This programme will provide you with the tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals, mental skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions, leading you on to coach independently and without supervision. Leading with the core principles of batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding and wicketkeeping. Experience of playing or coaching cricket is desirable but not essential when applying for this programme.