Coach Development
We deliver ECB coaching courses, allowing people to gain their ECB Support Coach, ECB Foundation Coach (Level 1) and ECB Core Coach (Level 2) qualifications.
Coaching Qualifications
We host the three entry-level ECB Coaching qualifications, for those looking to get into cricket coaching.
ECB Support Coach
ECB Support Coach is open to anyone aged 16+ and will give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to support qualified coaches. The course is three hours long and costs £50.
ECB Foundation Coach
ECB Foundation Coach is open to anyone aged 17+ (certification at 18) and will give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to coach safe, fun and inclusive sessions that ignite a lifelong love of the game. The course is two days long and costs £200.
ECB Core Coach
ECB Core Coach is open to anyone aged 17+ (certification at 18) and will give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions. The course is four days long and costs £400.
Coaching Practice Workshops
We also host a range of three hour workshops developed by the ECB, for exisiting coaches looking to develop their skills further.
Maximising Nets
Coaching groups and ingegrating practices
Transitioning from soft to hard ball
Technical principles revisited
UPCOMING Courses
ECB FOUNdation Coach (L1)
Venue: King’s School, Worcester
Date: Sunday October 25th & November 8th
Times: 09:00 – 16:00
Cost: £200
Ages: 17+
Technical practices revisited
Venue: King’s School, Worcester
Date: Sunday 22nd November
Times: 09:00 – 12:00
Cost: £10
Ages: 16+
ECB Core Coach (L2)
Venue: King’s School, Worcester
Date: Sunday October 4th, 18th, Novemebr 1st, 15th & 29th
Times: 09:00 – 16:00 (excluding first and last day)
Cost: £400
Ages: 17+
transitioning from soft to hard ball
Venue: King’s School, Worcester
Date: Sunday 22nd November
Times: 13:00 – 16:00
Cost: £10
Ages: 16+
Bursary Funding
Bursaries funded by the generous support of the England and Wales Cricket Trust are intended to increase the diversity of learners taking their first step into coaching, gaining a qualification or taking the next step on their coach development journey.
About Bursaries
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Coaching is a challenging and enormously rewarding role within our game. Players need expertise, support and passion at every level of their development.
No matter whether you are putting something back into the game you love, progressing your career, helping out at your local club, or simply providing more support to your child, there is a reason for everyone to get involved in cricket coaching.
If you or someone you know is thinking of joining the coaching family click here to find out which programme is right for you.
Bursaries funded by the generous support of the England and Wales Cricket Trust are intended to increase the diversity of learners taking their first step into coaching, gaining a qualification or taking the next step on their coach development journey.
Who is Eligible?
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Groups that have been identified to increase the diversity of learners accessing coach development programmes are:
- Potential coaches/coaches that are female
- Potential coaches/coaches from ethnically diverse communities
- Potential coaches/coaches with a disability
- Potential coaches/coaches experiencing financial hardship.
A bursary can be awarded to learners that register on ECB Support Coach, ECB Foundation Coach or ECB Core Coach programmes between 1st February 2025 and 31st January 2026.
What Discount is available?
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Anyone wanting to access coach development that is experiencing financial hardship will be awarded a bursary of up to 100% of the national price of the programme.
Once an applicant receives confirmation they will need complete their Cvent registration using a discount code to redeem their bursary.
Anyone wanting to access coach development that is female, from an ethnically diverse community, has a disability who is not experiencing hardship will be awarded a bursary of up to 50% of the national price of the programme.
Once an applicant receives confirmation they will need to complete their Cvent registration and make full payment and upon attendance at face-to-face modules receive a refund to redeem their bursary.
A vital part of my week
Walking Cricket sessions provide a vital part of my week. The ‘extras’ such as festivals, tournaments and visits to Lord’s are the icing on the cake. The social benefits of taking part cannot be overemphasised.
Richard Townshend | Rushwick/University Hub Walking Cricket
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At Worcestershire Cricket Foundation, we work with schools, clubs, charities, and other partners to empower a county that is active, inclusive, and supported through cricket for all. We’ve got a fantastic array of programmes for every individual across all our communities.