Oxfordshire Cricket is pleased to announce an upcoming Foundation and Core Coach (Level 2) course in 2023. More information about courses that will be held later in 2023 will be released in due course.
When and Where are the Courses?
Foundation Course – Sundays 19th and 26th February 2023 at Larkmead School, OX14 1RF. The course runs from 8.45am to 3.00pm both days. You can book your here https://booking.ecb.co.uk/event/6b15b42a-f034-4a60-bac2-d1cab1b0aecf/summary
Core Coach (Level 2) – Saturdays 21st and 28th January and Saturdays 4th and 11th February 2023 at Langtree School, RG8 0RA. Course runs from 9.00 to 4.30pm each day. Attendance at all four days is a must when committing to this course.
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Foundation Course
The ECB Foundation Coach is a blend of e-learning and face-to-face modules led by ECB Coach Developers will explore what coaching looks like, the impact you can have as an ECB Foundation I Coach, 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.
Content of the Course
- Role of an ECB Foundation | Coach
- What does coaching look like?
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- Coaching fielding, bowling and batting
- Foundation principles – fielding, bowling and batting
- The coaching tools
- Purposeful sessions
- Active sessions
- Safe sessions
- Enjoyable sessions
- Differentiation
Who is it for?
Anyone aged 17 and over wishing to become qualified to coach cricket, inspire players and make a difference to the game.
Commitment
- £150.00
- 4 face-to-face modules lasting 3 hours each including 3 observed coaching opportunities
- 7 bitesize e-learning modules lasting 10-15 minutes each
- Multiple choice question assessment
Pre-requisites for certification
- Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Young Cricketers
- Valid ECB DBS.
Core Coach Course
The ECB Core Coach programme is an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ECB Foundation I 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.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
This programme has been designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions.
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
- Differentiation
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone aged 17 and over wishing to become qualified to coach cricket, inspire and develop players and make a difference to the game.
Experience of playing or coaching cricket is desirable but not essential when applying for this programme.
COMMITMENT
- £300.00
- Eight face-to-face modules lasting three hours each, including two observed coaching opportunities
- Six bitesize e-learning modules lasting 15-20 minutes each
- Multiple choice question assessment
- Short answer question assessment
PRE-REQUISITES FOR CERTIFICATION
- 18 years of age
- Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Young Cricketers
- Valid ECB DBS.
BURSARIES AVAILABLE FOR COACHING COURSES
We have bursaries available for individuals:
- From a BAME background
- Female
- Has a disability
- Financial Hardship
We have a limited amount of tokens that will enable you to receive a discount on the price of the course. Please contact Ed Wilson at [email protected] for more information.