Cricket Young Leaders - Target Audience: 14-18 year olds

The aim of the Cricket Young Leaders Award is to raise the profile of cricket within a Young Leadership role, inspire Young Leaders to get actively involved with cricket and help provide additional support for Kwik Cricket tournaments. Get Involved Certificate: Once a candidate has completed 10 hours of voluntary time the individual can choose to receive a 'Get Involved' certificate. This certificate can then be used for evidence in logging volunteer hours for a range of volunteer and sports leadership awards e.g. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, CSLA, JSLA, Young Leaders courses can be run on request by clubs at their venue (if suitable) and schools who are actively involved with a local cricket club. 8 attendees will be required to run this course. - (TOP)

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.

The course will help coaches prepare for, deliver and review cricket coaching sessions. It will enable them to: • Introduce and develop the game of cricket to people of all ages in a safe and enjoyable way • 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. - (TOP)

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 UKCC 2 - 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 6 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). - (TOP)

The primary target audience for the new Coach Development Workshops are coaches who have attended the new UKCC2 course. These workshops are designed to act as 'stepping stones' for individuals who wish to work towards attending either the UKCC3 course or the Club Coach Course.

Coaches can also access these as CPD (Continual Professional Development). A certificate of attendance will be issued for each workshop attended. Holding a CRB, a valid First Aid Certificate and a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Certificate is a pre-requisite for attending the workshops.

These workshops will include content similar to the previous ECB Level II course but new developments have meant that we can include some updated information that we feel is valuable for coaches at this level. These workshops will be three hours in duration.

CDW 1 – Developing Batters – 3 hours
• Revision of key principles
• Pre-delivery movements
• Additional shots
• Drills
• Coaching opportunities

CDW 2 – Using video when working with batters – 3 hours
• Practical use of video
• Reinforcement of technical information
• Highlighting strengths in players
• Addressing problems
• Tactical considerations

CDW 3 – with bowlers and using video cameras – 3 hours
• Practical use of cameras
• Revision of key principles
• Observation and analysis practice
• Drills
• Seam and spin variations
• Tactical considerations

CDW 4 – Working in the Nets – 2-3 hours
• Purposes of nets
• Advantages and disadvantages
• Revision of net management
• Practical coaching opportunity
• Net variations
• Using bowling machines

CDW 5 – Working with Wicket Keepers and Fielders – 3 hours
• Additional keeping techniques
• Practical coaching practice
• Using drills with keepers
• Additional fielding techniques
• What makes a good fielding drill?

CDW 6 – Coaching a Team – 2-3 hours
• Pre-match preparation
• Role of coach during match
• Post match work
• Using games in training
• Planning club nights - (TOP)

This workshop has been designed to help coaching assistants manage (under direct supervision from a more qualified coach) players within a net environment. It will also enable coaching assistants to consider when players would benefit from working in the nets as well as providing alternative training activities.

Pre-requisites for attending the Training Methods Workshop are: ECB Level 1 (pre 2004) or Coaching Award (pre 1997) or Coaching Assistant (UKCC1) & a valid First Aid Certificate, a Safeguarding and Protecting Children Certificate and a current CRB clearance. It will enable coaching assistants to:

• Manage a net (under direct supervision from a more qualified coach) • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of working in a net environment • Run alternative activities in a net environment • Introduce, run and adapt a cricket circuit • Introduce, run and adapt Pairs cricket

Pathway

After completing the course Coaching Assistants may wish to consider attending the ECB Coach course (UKCC2)

Questions

Will Coaching Assistants be insured to work in a net environment having attended the course? Coaching Assistants will be covered if they are a member of the ECB CA and 'Assist under direct supervision a more qualified cricket coach in managing in a net environment'

NOTE: 'Direct supervision' in this instance means that the more qualified cricket coach will be present and leading the coaching session. - (TOP)

The Working in Schools programme has been developed to allow coaches to make a practical connection between the requirements of the National Curriculum and how cricket can be used to deliver the striking and fielding unit of the PE curriculum.

Programme Outline - High Quality PE

10 pupil outcomes. Maximising learning time.

Delivering Cricket at Key Stage 2

Examples of what PE offers for children. Integrating Aspects of Knowledge of PE at Key Stage 2. Modelling a Teaching Games for Progression opportunities and Understanding Approach (TGFU) Levels of Attainment. Safety and risk assessment for the National Curriculum. Planning for & reflecting on coaching practice. Recognising Aspects of Knowledge

Using the Howzat! Resource - Delivering Cricket at Key Stage 3

Curriculum aims. Range and content, curriculum opportunities The importance of physical education - Key Stage 3 Key Concepts. Integrating the Key Processes - (TOP)

The England and Wales Cricket Board through the roll out of the Cricket for Teachers (CRfT) and Working in Schools (WiS) programme will assist and support the delivery of high quality PE and school sport by teachers and other adults supporting learning within schools. The WiS programme has been developed to allow coaches to make a practical connection between the requirements of the National Curriculum and how cricket can be used to deliver the striking and fielding unit of the PE curriculum.

The CRfT programme will help teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants and other adults supporting learning within schools understand how cricket can be used to deliver high quality PE and school sport.

Both CRfT and WiS programmes have been designed to ensure a consistent approach to delivery within schools whilst equipping coaches and teachers to create relationships through the use of a common language. By developing the skills of the teachers and coaches cricket can have a positive impact on whole school improvement. - (TOP)

It is important for any club to ensure that it carries appropriate insurance (including public liability) to cover the club's likely risks and liability to its members, players, helpers and the general public. ECB are aware that in some circumstances coaches, particularly those without any formal coaching qualifications, may either not be covered under the general club insurance policy or may have only very limited cover.

It may be the case that without the proper cover, the coach is not covered in the event of any accident or injury that he or she suffers and/or that the club may not be insured in the event that the coach's activities give rise to any loss or damage for which the club is ultimately responsible.

We would therefore advise that each club checks its current (and any future) insurance policy with great care. As you may be aware, not only does the ECB Coaches Association (ECB CA) provide training and recognition of an individual's coaching qualification but membership of the ECB CA automatically includes certain minimum levels of public liability, employers liability and personal accident cover.

If coaches do not hold a qualification recognised by ECB, they will not be able to become members of ECB CA. We would therefore encourage them to seek an appropriate qualification. - (TOP)

£25 a year to join..It’s a no brainer

The ECB Coaches Association (ECB CA) performs a key role in supporting the ECB's Coach Education and Development programmes and its member coaches. The ECB CA provides a range of high quality membership services and an infrastructure of local County Board Coaches Associations which take responsibility for, on behalf of the ECB, the organisation, delivery and assessment of the key elements of the ECB's Coach Education and Development Programmes.

Join ECB Coaching Association Now!

• Get access to up to date coaching news and information - here on the ECB CA site • Get the right clothing and resources to support you as a coach • Get insurance to cover you when you coach

Benefits include: Technical Bulletins - Coaches Matter
• A visual poster for display • Technical information and photos provided in easy to follow instructions

'Wings to Fly' DVD Series
• Practical skills and practices • Up to date coaching methods and styles
• Presented by top coaches and players

Membership Card
• Wallet sized card providing useful contact information

Licensed Clothing & Equipment Catalogue
• Wear the three lions - it's priceless • Coaching equipment and resources
• Online shop www.ecbcashop.co.uk/

National Conference
• Every two years - not to be missed • A residential conference held biennially
• Practical and theory sessions presented by top coaches and players
• Four star accommodation, conference pack and conference gala dinner

This website
• Keep up to date with what’s going on in the coaching world at www.ecbca.co.uk

Hitting the Seam
• Newsletter in March & September • Local, Regional and National news and events

Yearbook
• Cricket reports • Domestic and national fixtures plus ground locations
• Local and Regional Coaches Association Representatives

Insurance
• Introduced to give you peace of mind when coaching • Public Liability - £5,000,000
• Employers Liability - £10,000,000 • Personal Accident Cover • Legal Expenses
• Legal & Tax Helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - (TOP)

Q: I have very limited knowledge of cricket and very little experience of working in a coaching or teaching environment - what course would be most appropriate for me? The ECB Coaching Assistant course.

Q: I hold the ECB Level I award and wish to upgrade to the ECB Coach Award. How can I do this? There are several components of the Coach Award that were not included in the ECB Level I. From September 2004 attendance on a series of short workshops (2-3 hours) followed by assessment against the Coach Award (UKCC Level 2) criteria. In addition all ECB Coach Award holders will be required to have attended, within the last three years, the Good Practice & Child Protection workshop, an appropriate First Aid course and have completed a CRB disclosure. We would also strongly recommend membership of ECB Coaches Association.

Q: I did my ECB Level II in February 2004 - can I still get on to ECB Level III? Yes, the application process for the ECB Level III will remain in place until January 2006. The new Head Coach (UKCC3) Award will be piloted in May 2006 prior to a formal launch in September 2006. Applicants for the new award, who hold the current ECB Level II will be required to attend a series of workshops prior to acceptance.

Q: I completed the ECB Coach Award (UKCC 2). I want to get on the ECB Head Coach (UKCC3) Award as soon as I can. What do I need to do? There are a series of accredited Coach Development Workshops which must be attended leading into the Head Coach qualification. - (TOP)

Energize, the County Sports Partnership for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, has recently purchased CoachWeb, an online sports coach management tool for organisations engaging, communicating and working with coaches and instructors. CoachWeb is now being used by a large number of County Sports Partnerships across England, and it has proven to be a very useful tool for both coaches and potential employers of coaches alike. The system will be managed by Emma Passant, the Coaching Development Manager for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Please refer to the 'CoachWeb' download for further information about how this can support coaches and the benefits offered. To register to CoachWeb please visit the Coach England website.

STW Coaching Survey

Who should complete the survey? • All sports coaches, paid or unpaid, living in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin • Coaches looking for qualifications, training opportunities or employment • Coaches who want to be kept informed of local events and developments in coaching

What are the benefits of completing the survey? • Get access to information on a range of topics • Find out about any coach education and development opportunities running in your local area • Get information on job opportunities across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin • You get to tell us what you want from your support service

We urge everyone interested to complete the survey and become part of the new support system for coaching in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. If you are an organisation or club that employs coaches can you please also encourage your coaches to complete the survey. The survey can be completed online now and should take around 15 minutes. - (TOP)