Foundation Coach Course

Foundation Coach Course

Next course Sunday 13th April 2025 9.30-4.30pm and Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th 6.00-9.00pm.

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.

This programme has been designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to coach cricket sessions that are purposeful, active, safe and enjoyable.

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

What commitment does the programme require?

 •  £150.00 (Bursaries are available) click here for more information on BURSARIES

 •  4 face-to-face modules lasting 3 hours each including 2 observed

• coaching opportunities & 7 bitesize e-learning modules lasting 15-20 minutes each

• Multiple choice question assessment

 Content

 •  Role of an ECB Foundation Coach

 •  icoachcricket

 •  What does coaching look like?

 •  Coaching fielding, bowling and batting

 •  Foundation principles – fielding, bowling and batting

 •  The coaching tools, Differentiation & Safety

 What are the prerequisites for certification?

 •  18 years of age

 •  Valid ECB DBS

 •  Valid safeguarding training

What learning opportunities can be accessed after the programme?

 Full membership of the ECB Coaches Association and ECB Core Coach.

  Certificate - Issued by 1st4Sport via post.