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ECB Community Coach EducationCourse and workshop guide

Play your partFrom Playground to Test Arena

– Why become a coach?– Selecting the right course for you– What will I get from them?– What will I need to commit to?

THE COURSES

For further information about the courses listed in this section, or to take the ECB course selector, please visit ecb.co.uk/coaching

Play your part and become a cricket coach

Coaches play a vital role in creating an environment that ensures players are enthused, inspired, motivated and are able to develop in line with their aspirations and potential.

ECB Community Coach Education provide an extensive range of high quality courses, expert coach educators and world leading content to support coaches to be the best they can be for the players they are coaching.

So, whether you’re a parent looking to share great moments with your children, a former player looking to give something back to the game or a current cricketer keen to help your club develop, we have coaching courses that will suit your needs.

It’s really rewarding, seeing the kids do well, seeing them learning and enjoying cricket. There’s nothing better. I can’t imagine not coaching every week.”Priya Randhawa, Wolverhampton CC

Let the ECB course selector help choose the right pathway for you

The ECB has developed an online course selector to help you choose the course that will best suit your needs.

This valuable tool will help you identify the pathway that best fits your own unique circumstances and enable you to play your part in helping more people to enjoy playing cricket.

To use the ECB course selector, go to ecb.co.uk/coaching and follow the step-by-step guide.

It’s a natural progression from playing. It’s about sharing the experience you’ve had. There’s lots to put back, because lots of people invested in me and now it’s my turn to pass it on.”David Manning, Coach Wolverhampton CC

Becoming a coach – be the best that you can be for the players that you coach

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

The ECB coaching pathway recognises that players are different and have different needs, and specifically recognises a difference between coaching children and coaching young people and adults.

Coaching is a challenging but enormously rewarding role in cricket and players need expertise, support and passion from coaches at every level of their development. By training as a coach you will be exposed to

experiences, tasks, practices and sharing of ideas on courses which are designed to help equip you with the tools you need to meet your players’ needs.

To become a qualified cricket coach, you will first need to achieve certification at UKCC Level 2.

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

ECB Certificate in Coaching Children’s Cricket

1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Children’s Cricket (QCF)

This course is designed to help develop your confidence and equip you with the knowledge, understanding and applied skills to lead coaching sessions for children and create safe, fun, player-centred coaching environments.

• 8 x three-hour modules, e-learning and six sessions of supported practice usually in your own club coaching environment.

• For coaches who are going to predominantly coach children from 6 to 13 years.

This course provides the core capabilities required for coaching but focuses on enabling the coach to provide expertise, support and passion for children’s cricket.

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

ECB Certificate in Coaching Young People & Adults’ Cricket

1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Young People and Adults Cricket (QCF)

This course is designed to help develop your confidence and equip you with the knowledge, understanding and applied skills to lead coaching sessions for young people & adults and create safe, engaging, player-centred coaching environments.

• 8 x three-hour modules, e-learning and six sessions of supported practice usually in your own club coaching environment.

• For coaches who are going to predominantly coach young people and adults (13 years+).

This course provides the core capabilities required for coaching but focuses on enabling the coach to provide expertise, support and passion for young people and adults’ cricket.

A range of Continued Professional Development (CPD) workshops have been established to support, develop and help you improve as a qualified coach.

Improving as a coach

In order to give my players the best experience, I’m always looking for ways to develop and learn new skills myself.”

Lisa Pagett Head of Women’s and Girl’s Development, Gloucestershire Cricket Board

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Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

Coaching Children’s Cricket – CPD modules

• For coaches working with children that hold the ECB Certificate in Coaching Children’s Cricket or equivalent qualification.

• Stage and age appropriate CPD workshops that will develop your knowledge, understanding and applied skills in this environment.

• Each workshop is designed to run over one, three-hour face-to-face module supported by e-learning.

ECB Game Based Learning for Children

• Game-based practices promote the development of all skills required to play cricket.

• This workshop will explore how coaches can design enjoyable, stimulating and appropriate scenarios that replicate the actual game.

• Coaches will enhance their understanding of game-based learning and its positive influence on player development.

ECB Creating the Learning Climate for Children

• The coach is key to creating a positive experience for children within a club.

• This workshop considers the coach’s role in creating an environment that allows players to learn by solving problems and self-discovery.

• Coaches will develop their understanding of how they support a child’s learning and development.

ECB Skill Development for Children

• Players require skills that are flexible and adaptable to perform and enjoy the game.

• Understanding how to design appropriate practices is essential for skill development.

• This workshop will allow coaches to create and share enjoyable group-based skill development practices for children within a club environment.

Coaching Young People and Adult’s Cricket – CPD modules

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

• For coaches working with children that hold the ECB Certificate in Coaching Young People and Adults’ Cricket or equivalent qualification.

• Stage and age appropriate CPD workshops that will develop your knowledge, understanding and applied skills in this environment.

• Each workshop is designed to run over one, three-hour face-to-face module supported by e-learning.

ECB Performance and Video Analysis

• Understanding a player’s needs is key to supporting their development.

• This workshop will explore and apply performance and video analysis in practice and competitive situations.

• Coaches will understand how skill development can be supported and enhanced by performance and video analysis.

ECB Training Interventions and Methods

• Adaptable and flexible skills allow players to meet the changing demands of the game.

• Designing appropriate practices that meet players’ needs is essential for enhancing game-specific skills.

• This workshop will allow coaches to create and share inspiring group-based training interventions and methods for young people and adults within a club environment.

ECB Coaching Teams

• A coach of young people and adults cricket is often responsible for team preparation, practice and strategy throughout the season.

• This workshop explores in-season practices and the coach’s role before, during and after a game.

• Coaches will also consider their relationship with the captain.

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Disability Inclusion Training

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

• A five hour CPD workshop that will build a coach’s confidence and ability to provide a more inclusive cricket sessions for all.

• For coaches working within school, club or community environments that hold the ECB Certificate in Coaching Children’s Cricket, ECB Certificate in Coaching Young People and Adult’s Cricket or equivalent.

During the workshop, you can expect to cover the following topics:

• Focus on ability rather than disability.• Influence and deliver good practice

to suit all involved.• Communicate appropriately and

effectively.• Support the inclusion of disabled

people in sport and physical activity.• Identify how to challenge real and

perceived barriers.• Know where to gain further

information.• Awareness of relevant legislation.

There are other support roles in cricket which are crucial to making the game safe and enjoyable as well as developing players, teams and clubs to reach their potential.

These courses are designed to appeal to a wide variety of people who may have differing circumstances, but share a desire to get involved and help make cricket happen.

They are ideal for someone who hasn’t got any experience playing cricket or doesn’t feel able to commit to being a coach.

Supporting the coach to deliver cricket

It’s beyond words. For me to do something I love with my son, because he loves it, is joyous.”Tim Richardson, Coach Clifton Alliance CC

Coach Support Worker

The Coach Support Worker course is ideal for someone who wants to help and support a qualified coach in the delivery and organisation of games and sessions but may not have the time, inclination or sport specific knowledge to qualify as a coach. This vital role supports the coach in action and development of players predominantly in the club environment.

• The course focuses on practical learning allowing you to understand how to make sessions safe; lead warm-ups and cool downs; and run different types of practice.

• 1 x six-hour workshop.

• You must be 16 years of age and complete a recognised safeguarding module and be DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service, formerly CRB) checked.

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

Cricket Activator

The playing of cricket will not happen without a lot of things, which are often hidden to people, being done. If you want to make cricket happen, in whatever capacity, this course is right for you, especially if you are a young person exploring various options of how you can support cricket and develop yourself personally.

• The course will help you identify and understand the roles that make cricket happen and the development of ideas to promote cricket in your community.

• An ideal course for anyone wishing to volunteer in any way in organising cricket and signposts you to other opportunities to progress as part of the cricket community.

• After the workshop, you will then have the opportunity to get involved by making cricket happen in your environment.

• 1 x four-hour workshop with off course activities to complete also.

• Open to all, no upper or lower age limit.

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

ECB Community Coach Education has devised courses specifically tailored for teachers, teaching assistants and coaches to help develop cricket within the school environment, both primary and secondary.

Cricket in schools

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

Cricket for Teachers: Primary Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

• Teachers are a key part of the ECB’s coaching family that works together to inspire children and young people and ignite lifelong passion for cricket.

• Specific three-hour workshops with access to online resources have been designed build teachers confidence in teaching cricket in physical education and school sport.

• Developed in partnership with Chance to Shine, teachers will develop their knowledge, understanding and application of appropriate games and practices within the national curriculum.

• The workshop will also explore opportunities to promote intra-school competition within physical education and school sport.

Coach Support Environment

Young People & Adults(typically 13+)

Performance Coaching

Primary Education Environment

Children

Secondary Education Environment

Additional Module:Coaching in Primary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2) Modules* Diploma

Additional Module:Coaching in Secondary Schools

Certificate

(UKCC Level 2)

DiplomaModules*Performance

Coach

(UKCC Level 3)

Master Coach

(UKCC Level 4)

Cricket for Teachers: Secondary

Cricket for Teachers: Primary

CricketActivator

Coach SupportWorker

PerformanceModules*

Modules*

Elite Coaching

Entry points

Continued Professional Development

Potential routes

Coaching in Primary Schools Coaching in Secondary Schools

• Coaches in schools play a critical role in inspiring the next generation of cricketers. Specific three-hour workshops with an online assessment have been designed to support coach’s initial entry into primary and secondary education environments.

• Developed in partnership with Chance to Shine, ECB qualified coaches will explore the value of a high quality cricket provision in schools that supports physical education and school sport.

• The workshop also focuses on the coach’s role in support teaching staff, understanding the national curriculum, developing intra-school competition and promoting the cricket network.

• During the workshop, coaches will be encouraged to share ideas and work collaboratively.

Play your partFrom Playground to Test Arena

ecb.co.uk/coaching