ECB launches new Core Coach qualification

The ECB Core Coach programme will become an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ECB Foundation I Coach. ECB Core Coach will replace the ECB Certificate in Coaching Children’s Cricket and ECB Certificate in Coaching Young People and Adults’ Cricket provision.

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.

Notes on other courses in the pathway

Notes: ECB Support Coach – this programme has been designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to support qualified coaches.

An ECB Support Coach is not qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and therefore must be supervised by a qualified cricket coach.

Notes: ECB Foundation I Coach - 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 I Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision.

ECB Core Coach Programme structure

The programme will consist of fourteen modules in total. Six e-learning modules are integrated with eight face-to-face modules.

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
  • 8 face-to-face modules lasting 3 hours each including 2 observed coaching opportunities
  • 6 bitesize e-learning modules lasting 15-20 minutes each
  • Multiple choice question assessment
  • Short answer question assessment.

Pre-requisites for certification  

  • 18 years
  • Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Young Cricketers
  • Valid ECB DBS.

Upcoming courses in Wiltshire - Register your interest

Wiltshire Cricket will be delivering an inaugural ECB Core Coach course this winter. We are in the final stages of planning for this event. In the meantime, if you would like to register your interest for the course, please contact Karen Smith and she will ensure that you are contacted with details once our course details are confirmed: