´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach is a coach education programme for the recreational game and an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach.
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Support Coach and ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Foundation Coach are not a pre-requisite to entry for ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach.
This programme has been designed to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions.
An ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision.
´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Support Coach is not a pre-requisite to entry for ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach.
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 when applying for this programme.
Watch the videos at the bottom of the page to hear from a range of coaches talking about their ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach experience.
Commitment
£300.00 |
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| Programme fee | Eight face-to-face modules lasting three hours each, including two observed coaching opportunities | Six bitesize e-learning modules, lasting 15-20 minutes each | One multiple choice question assessment | Three short answer question assessments |
Key themes
- Role of an ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach
- Core principles - batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding and wicketkeeping
- Safety
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- Player development
- Player-centred planning process
- Tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals and mental skills
- The coaching tools
- The continuum of practice
Pre-requisites for certification
- 18 years of age
- Valid safeguarding training e.g. Safeguarding Level 2
- Valid ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Disclosure and Barring Service check
How to apply
To search for the next ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Core Coach near you, visit the course finder, here.
Further learning opportunities
- Membership of the ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Coaches Association
- Learning workshops
- Local events
- ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ Advanced Coach
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