Coaching is an enormously rewarding, challenging and crucial role in cricket.
ECB Foundation I Coach is a coach development programme and qualification that has been created to help more people take their first steps into coaching cricket.
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.
For a guide to the Foundation One course (including course structure) then please see the link at the bottom of this page.
Programme outcomes
This programme has been designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to coach cricket sessions that are active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe.
An ECB Foundation I Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision.
It is now the entry level qualification required to coach cricket.
Content
•Role of an ECB Foundation I 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
•4 face-to-face modules lasting 3 hours each
•7 bitesize e-learning modules lasting 10-15 minutes each
•3 observed coaching opportunities during face-to-face modules and an online multiple choice questionnaire
Please note that missing any of the face-to-face modules may result in candidates losing their course fee and not being able to complete the course.
Pre-requisites for certification
•18 years of age
•Valid safeguarding training - this course is included as part of the Foundation Level 1
•ECB DBS - We recommend that you have this in place before you start the course. If you do not have a cricket specific DBS or it has expired, please be aware that the ECB operates an online system. Please check with your club's Child Welfare Officer to find out if they have an online verifier who can initiate the process for you, otherwise please contact us.
Completion of all modules on the course and venue you are registered for is mandatory to complete the qualification. Only in exceptional circumstances will you be able to switch course/venue.
Please be aware that flexibility will no longer be considered for those stating holiday as a reason for non-attendance.
Course dates
| Venue | Date and Time | Availability |
| Trinity School, Croydon, Surrey CR9 7AT | Sunday 31st October and 7th November 2021 - 9.30am - 4.30pm | SOLD OUT |
| Downsend School, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 8TJ | Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November 2021 - 7 - 10pm | SOLD OUT |
| Dunottar School, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7EL | Friday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th November 2021 - 6 - 9pm | Book Here |
| St Peter's School, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2TN | Sunday 21st and 28th November 2021 - 9.30am - 4.30pm | SOLD OUT |
| Bishopsgate School, Englefield Green, Surrey TW20 0YJ | Sunday 5th and 12th December 2021 - 9.30am - 4.30pm | SOLD OUT |
| Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TD | Saturday 12th and 19th February 2022 - 9.30am - 4.30pm | SOLD OUT |
| Weydon School, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8UG | Sunday 27th March and 3rd April 2022 - 9.30am - 4.30pm | SOLD OUT |
Women Specific Course
Course designed specifically for female candidates.
| Venue | Date and Time | Availability |
| Esher Church of England High School, Esher, Surrey KT10 8AP | Sunday 10th and 17th October 2021 - 9.30am - 4.30pm | SOLD OUT |
If you have any questions relating to the courses, please get in touch with Alastair Hughes.
