Coaching Courses

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, in conjunction with the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board have always made it a priority to stage quality coaching courses for youngsters all year round, to encourage participation from an early age and promote the benefits of locNottinghamshire County Cricket Club, in conjunction with the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board have always made it a priority to stage quality coaching courses all year round. We encourage participation from an early age and promote the benefits of local club cricket.  Below, you will find details of all the schemes taking place throughout the year. Courses are packed with fun activities and tips from Nottinghamshire’s experienced coaches. There is a suitable course for children of all abilities and experience, aged between 5 and 14 years of age.

Fundamentals (Years 1 – 3)

These softball sessions will consist of numerous FUNdamental activities and games, to develop basic movement and co-ordination skills, as well as the introduction of simple techniques for cricket.

Kwik (Years 4 – 6)

The group sessions are aimed at developing the basic skills for Kwik Cricket. All sessions include a range of warm ups, skills and games, designed for both beginners and experienced Kwik cricketers.

Hardball *(Years 6 – 9)

These sessions are aimed at children involved in playing hardball cricket. They include net coaching, fielding sessions and conditioned games, to develop both technique and tactical awareness.

* Only children playing competitive Hard ball will be able to book onto this session. If our coaches feel that this is not a suitable environment for your child, they will be asked to move to another session. If there are no places available unfortunately no refund can be offered. Please make sure you have booked onto the right course for your child’s ability

Workshops

Batting: Players will develop specific batting skills against pace/spin bowling, focusing on shot selection/decision making and specific advanced shots including: sweeping and hitting over the top. Players will set personal targets and challenges with the coach. These sessions are a great way for young players to make final adjustments to their game before the start of the season.

Bowling: Suited to bowlers of all types, seam and spin; we will look at all aspects of your bowling action. Players will be placed in groups for different bowling types, to refine and develop all aspects of your particular bowling technique. Players will set personal targets and challenges agreed with the coach. These sessions are a great way for young players to make final adjustments to their game before the start of the season.

Intro to Hardball (Years 5 – 7): Designed to provide a smooth transition from kwik cricket into junior hardball sessions for children aged 9-11. The coaches will gradually introduce children to hardballs over the course of the day, to develop their self-confidence. In addition, they will be shown how to adapt and develop basic Kwik cricket skills for hardball

Friday Night/Saturday Morning Coaching

Running throughout the winter, these sessions are ideal for both beginners and advanced club cricketers alike. Sessions are designed to develop a variety of the basic cricket skills, in a fun environment that challenges each individual child. All sessions are based around the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles.

February/October Half Term & Easter Holiday coaching

Throughout February & October Half Term and the Easter Holidays we offer group coaching sessions that are ideal for both beginners and advanced club cricketers alike. Sessions are designed to develop a variety of the basic cricket skills, in a fun environment that challenges each individual child. We also offer specialist workshops including all aspects of batting, bowling and an introduction to Hardball. All sessions are based around the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles.

1:1 coaching

Throughout each half-term holiday, we will be offering one-to-one coaching sessions for juniors (depending on availability of coaches). All coaches are ECB qualified to the required level and will be able to tailor their sessions to meet your individual needs. We are unable to book children 8 and under onto the 1:1 coaching sessions.

Trent Bridge Proficiency Test Award Scheme

The comprehensive programme includes the following 5 awards:

Preliminary Award: Years 1 – 3 or for children who have not played cricket before. There is no assessment/test for this course.

Bronze Award: Years 4+

6 test elements: close catch, high catch, straight drive, pull shot, target bowling and wicket keeping. 60% pass is required to achieve the Bronze award.

Silver Award: Years 4+ and Bronze

Award holders. 7 test elements: ramp close catch, high catch, straight drive, pivot/pull Shot, back foot forcing shot, target bowling and wicket keeping. 65% pass is required to achieve the Silver award.

Gold Award: Years 5+ and Silver

Award holders. 8 test elements: ramp close catch, high catch, on/off drive, pivot/pull shot, back foot forcing shot, target bowling, ground fielding and wicket keeping. 70% pass is required to achieve the Gold award.

Platinum Award: Years 6+ and Gold Award holders. 9 test elements: ramp close catch, high catch, on/off drive, pivot/pull shot, sweep shot, back foot forcing shot, target bowling, ground fielding and wicket keeping. 75% pass is required to achieve the Platinum award.

These are 4 day courses running for 5 hours each day. If your child achieves the award they will be awarded with a test certificates accompanied with a sew on badge and silicone wristband. These are all included in the price.

N.B. Please ensure that you are booked on to the correct course as no refunds will be issued if the test award is not passed, it is not the aim of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club to have people failing these awards but criteria and standards must be met.

Private 1:1 Coaching

Age 11 to Adults

We provide specialist one to one cricket coaching at the World Famous ‘Trent Bridge’. 1:1 coaching means you receive 100% attention for an entire coaching session. Nearly every cricketer has a fault in his/her game, having a one to one with an expert coach can help fine tune these problems. We look to enhance your overall game by looking at;

• Batting, bowling, wicket keeping and any aspect of your game that you would like to improve

• Mental approach to the game

• Fitness

Cost

Age 11 to 16: 1 session £35, 3 sessions £100, 5 sessions £150

Age 16+: 1 session £40, 3 sessions £110, 5 sessions £175

1:1 coaching dates vary and depend on the availability of the hall and the coach. For more information please contact chloe.gibson@nottsccc.co.uk

Coaching Courses

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, in conjunction with the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board have always made it a priority to stage quality coaching courses for youngsters all year round, to encourage participation from an early age and promote the benefits of locNottinghamshire County Cricket Club, in conjunction with the Nottinghamshire Cricket Board have always made it a priority to stage quality coaching courses all year round. We encourage participation from an early age and promote the benefits of local club cricket.  Below, you will find details of all the schemes taking place throughout the year. Courses are packed with fun activities and tips from Nottinghamshire’s experienced coaches. There is a suitable course for children of all abilities and experience, aged between 5 and 14 years of age.

Fundamentals (Years 1 – 3)

These softball sessions will consist of numerous FUNdamental activities and games, to develop basic movement and co-ordination skills, as well as the introduction of simple techniques for cricket.

Kwik (Years 4 – 6)

The group sessions are aimed at developing the basic skills for Kwik Cricket. All sessions include a range of warm ups, skills and games, designed for both beginners and experienced Kwik cricketers.

Hardball *(Years 6 – 9)

These sessions are aimed at children involved in playing hardball cricket. They include net coaching, fielding sessions and conditioned games, to develop both technique and tactical awareness.

* Only children playing competitive Hard ball will be able to book onto this session. If our coaches feel that this is not a suitable environment for your child, they will be asked to move to another session. If there are no places available unfortunately no refund can be offered. Please make sure you have booked onto the right course for your child’s ability

Workshops

Batting: Players will develop specific batting skills against pace/spin bowling, focusing on shot selection/decision making and specific advanced shots including: sweeping and hitting over the top. Players will set personal targets and challenges with the coach. These sessions are a great way for young players to make final adjustments to their game before the start of the season.

Bowling: Suited to bowlers of all types, seam and spin; we will look at all aspects of your bowling action. Players will be placed in groups for different bowling types, to refine and develop all aspects of your particular bowling technique. Players will set personal targets and challenges agreed with the coach. These sessions are a great way for young players to make final adjustments to their game before the start of the season.

Intro to Hardball (Years 5 – 7): Designed to provide a smooth transition from kwik cricket into junior hardball sessions for children aged 9-11. The coaches will gradually introduce children to hardballs over the course of the day, to develop their self-confidence. In addition, they will be shown how to adapt and develop basic Kwik cricket skills for hardball

Friday Night/Saturday Morning Coaching

Running throughout the winter, these sessions are ideal for both beginners and advanced club cricketers alike. Sessions are designed to develop a variety of the basic cricket skills, in a fun environment that challenges each individual child. All sessions are based around the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles.

February/October Half Term & Easter Holiday coaching

Throughout February & October Half Term and the Easter Holidays we offer group coaching sessions that are ideal for both beginners and advanced club cricketers alike. Sessions are designed to develop a variety of the basic cricket skills, in a fun environment that challenges each individual child. We also offer specialist workshops including all aspects of batting, bowling and an introduction to Hardball. All sessions are based around the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles.

1:1 coaching

Throughout each half-term holiday, we will be offering one-to-one coaching sessions for juniors (depending on availability of coaches). All coaches are ECB qualified to the required level and will be able to tailor their sessions to meet your individual needs. We are unable to book children 8 and under onto the 1:1 coaching sessions.

Trent Bridge Proficiency Test Award Scheme

The comprehensive programme includes the following 5 awards:

Preliminary Award: Years 1 – 3 or for children who have not played cricket before. There is no assessment/test for this course.

Bronze Award: Years 4+

6 test elements: close catch, high catch, straight drive, pull shot, target bowling and wicket keeping. 60% pass is required to achieve the Bronze award.

Silver Award: Years 4+ and Bronze

Award holders. 7 test elements: ramp close catch, high catch, straight drive, pivot/pull Shot, back foot forcing shot, target bowling and wicket keeping. 65% pass is required to achieve the Silver award.

Gold Award: Years 5+ and Silver

Award holders. 8 test elements: ramp close catch, high catch, on/off drive, pivot/pull shot, back foot forcing shot, target bowling, ground fielding and wicket keeping. 70% pass is required to achieve the Gold award.

Platinum Award: Years 6+ and Gold Award holders. 9 test elements: ramp close catch, high catch, on/off drive, pivot/pull shot, sweep shot, back foot forcing shot, target bowling, ground fielding and wicket keeping. 75% pass is required to achieve the Platinum award.

These are 4 day courses running for 5 hours each day. If your child achieves the award they will be awarded with a test certificates accompanied with a sew on badge and silicone wristband. These are all included in the price.

N.B. Please ensure that you are booked on to the correct course as no refunds will be issued if the test award is not passed, it is not the aim of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club to have people failing these awards but criteria and standards must be met.

Private 1:1 Coaching

Age 11 to Adults

We provide specialist one to one cricket coaching at the World Famous ‘Trent Bridge’. 1:1 coaching means you receive 100% attention for an entire coaching session. Nearly every cricketer has a fault in his/her game, having a one to one with an expert coach can help fine tune these problems. We look to enhance your overall game by looking at;

• Batting, bowling, wicket keeping and any aspect of your game that you would like to improve

• Mental approach to the game

• Fitness

Cost

Age 11 to 16: 1 session £35, 3 sessions £100, 5 sessions £150

Age 16+: 1 session £40, 3 sessions £110, 5 sessions £175

1:1 coaching dates vary and depend on the availability of the hall and the coach. For more information please contact chloe.gibson@nottsccc.co.uk