Coach Education

Coach Education plays a pivotal role in the overall development of cricket within the county and we run courses throughout the winter to expand and improve our existing coaching base. As competition for places on these courses is so high, Surrey Cricket are prioritising places to candidates from Surrey affiliated clubs. The ECB - under the direction of its Cricket Department - runs a National Coaching Scheme, which is designed to equip coaches with the necessary skills to deliver high quality coaching programmes at all levels of the game.

ECB Coaching Pathway (149 KB)

Course Title	Course Description	Previous Courses	Current / Planned Courses
Young Leader Courses	This is aimed for 14 - 18 year olds. For full information read the syllabus. (110 KB)	Feb/Apr 08 (112 KB)	Looking to Plan Courses in the Summer Holiday
UKCC1 ECB Coaching Assistant	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’ Applicants for the UKCC1 must be 16+	Oct to Feb 08 (116 KB)	Towards the end of the Cricket season
UKCC2 ECB Coach Award	The role of the ECB Coach Award (UKCC 2) holder is to be able “Prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions.” Applicants for the UKCC2 must be 18+.	Oct to Feb 08 (116 KB)	Towards the end of the Cricket season
Conversion Course - Level 1 to UKCC2	The ECB Conversion course is designed for coaches wanting to update their existing ECB Level I qualification to the ECB Coach (UKCC2) qualification. Applicants must be 18+.	January 08 (101 KB)	TBC
Working In Schools	This Course is for Coaches who hold Coaching Award (pre 1997)/Senior Award (pre 1997)/ECB Level I/ ECB Level II/UKCC2 or above.	N/A	Cancelled - Low Numbers (100 KB) Course on 22nd & 29th May (100 KB)
Cricket Development Workshops	The 6 CDWs are designed to give UKCC Level 2 coaches some more knowledge and skills based around specific aspects of the game. There are 6 CDWs on offer and once coaches have attended all 6 workshops they are ellidgeable to apply for the UKCC3.	Dec 07 (133 KB)	TBC
ECB Head Coach Award (UKCC3) *	This is a Nationally Run course and the role of the ECB Head Coach (UKCC 3) award holder is to be able to “Plan, implement and revise annual coaching programme(s).”	N/A	For more information contact Simon Hards or view online at the ECB Website.

As part of obtaining the Coaching Award you will need to complete the following:

Course / Form	Details	Renewable when?	Current Courses
Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Check	To obtain a form contact Sarah Midwinter. You will need one of Surrey Development Managers - Chris Bullen, Sharon Eyers or Simon Hards to sign your form off, you will also need to bring some paperwork with you. Once this is done the form will then be sent away to the ECB for the CRB checks to be made.	Every 3 Years	N/A
1st Aid Course	3 Hours Basic 1st Aid	Every 3 Years	Active Surrey Courses ProActive London Courses
Safeguarding & Protecting Children Course	3 Hour S&PC Course, the minimum age for candidates attending this course is 16. 16-18 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult (either a parent/guardian or club member - agreed with parents and club member)'	Every 3 Years	Active Surrey Courses ProActive London Courses

Please note that if you miss any of the course(s) that you book on you will not be allowed to attend the remainder and certification cannot be awarded. As per the details on the application form, once your place is confirmed your fees are non refundable.

If you wish to be added to the mailout for Coach Education send an e-mail to Sarah Midwinter stating you would like the Coach Education information.

It is recommended that you obatin Coaching Insurance, you can purchase this through the ECB Coaching Association. In 2007, we had 459 members of the ECB Coaches Association (ECBCA) who gain various benefits, including a comprehensive insurance package, as part of their membership. In 2008, we plan to re-launch the Surrey Cricket Coaches Association. This will provide its members with a number of opportunities held locally during the year to further develop their coaching skills and knowledge through a variety of seminars and practical sessions. The revamped association will also play a major role in the development of all new coaches who become members of the ECBCA.

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