Level 1 & 2

ECB Coaching Assistant Coach (UKCC1)

The course is aimed at beginner coaches who will be able to 'assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision'.

This role may include running warm ups, cool downs, small sided games and small group work. The course is essentially designed for parents and volunteers starting on the coaching pathway.

It will enable them to:

introduce and develop the game of cricket to people of all ages in a safe and enjoyable way
develop and improve players (as people as well as cricketers)
develop coaching skills, knowledge and qualities
demonstrate competence against UKCC/National standards for coaches

The programme consists of four three-hour modules and a final assessment.

ECB Coach (UKCC2)

The role of the ECB Coach Award (UKCC 2) holder is to be able to:-

"Prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions"

This course will help you to be able to:

Introduce and develop the game of cricket to people of all ages in a fun and enjoyable way
Develop FUNdaMENTAL movement skills
Develop and improve players (as people as well as cricketers) particularly at FUNdaMENTAL and L2T stages of the LTAD model
Develop your coaching skills, knowledge and qualities
Demonstrate competence against UKCC2/National Standard for coaches

Summary of Coach Award Requirements

To fulfil the course requirements, you have to:

Attend the Good Practice and Child Protection Course (or equivalent)
Attend the Cricket Coach First Aid Appointed Persons course (or equivalent)
Complete the assignments set following Modules 1/2, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8
Complete the home study packs and associated assessments prior to Module 4 and prior to Module 5
Complete successfully the support practice module (minimum of 10 sessions of at least 30 minutes each, rising to one hour)
Submit your record of coaching and assignments prior to your assessment day
Attend an assessment day where you will be asked to coach a group of players and have a follow up viva on this and your record of coaching and assignments with and ECB assessor
Demonstrate all the competences required for an ECB Coach Award (UKCC2)