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    The ECB Core Coach programme is an entry level qualification for coaching cricket in England and Wales alongside ECB Foundation Coach.

    The programme is a blend of e-learning and face-to-face modules led by ECB Coach Developers will explore the player-centred planning process, player development, the skills you can help players to develop and how you can learn from your experiences.

    Content:

    • Role of an ECB Core Coach
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    • Player-centred planning process
    • Player development
    • Core principles – batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding and wicketkeeping
    • Tactical knowledge, physical fundamentals and mental skills
    • The coaching tools
    • The continuum of practice
    • Safety
    Mountbatten School - 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th January (9am - 4pm)
    Warblington School - 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd March (9am - 4pm)

    Contact Us For all contact details and enquiries

    Ben Thompson
    Cricket Development Director

    E: ben.thompson@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07920 452529

    Mike Pollard
    Senior Cricket Development Manager

    E: michael.pollard@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07920 452527

    Emily Munro
    Cricket Operations Manager

    E: emily.munro@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07768 552627

    Abi Randell
    Cricket Development Administrator

    E: abigael.randell@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07553 460999

    John Cook
    Cricket Development Manager (County Safeguarding Officer & Coach Development)

    E: john.cook@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07766 838779

    Ben Saunders
    Cricket Development Manager (Schools & Junior Cricket)

    E: ben.saunders@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07384 255841

    Simon Jones
    Cricket Development Manager (Clubs & Workforce)

    E: simon.jones@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07920 452537

    Sam Moss
    Urban Cricket Development Manager 

    E: sam.moss@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07384 115633

    Matt Bradley
    Cricket Development Officer (Clubs & Junior Competitions)

    E: matt.bradley@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07900 134414

    Dani Ransley
    Wicketz Development Officer 

    E: danielle.ransley@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07880 724768

    Michael Powell
    Disability Development Officer 

    E: michael.powell@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07384 795804

    Emma Cowdrill
    Women & Girls Development Officer

    E:  emma.cowdrill@utilitabowl.com
    M: 07388 947862

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    Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XH
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