Application and selection

Successful applicants are invited to a selection event .

Induction

Introduces the coach to the programme , providing an overview of its outcomes and expectations . The role of the ECB Coach Developer is explained and guidance on how to use ECB e-learning is provided .

Module 1 - Becoming an ECB Advanced Coach : Introduces the role of an ECB Advanced Coach and explores existing coaching beliefs . ECB Coach Developers also help coaches begin their applied coaching activities .

Module 2 - Advanced coaching :

Explores strategies to begin understanding learning and coach behaviour , as well as developing an awareness of own typical behaviours . Models and strategies for planning programmes are also introduced .

Module 3 - Developing skilful players : Builds on existing observation and analysis skills and further explores how the continuum of practice develops players technical , tactical , physical and mental skills .

Module 4 - Being an ECB Advanced Coach I : Integrates and revisits the themes explored in modules 1-3 as well as preparing for modules 5-9 .

Module 5 - Coaching spin bowling : Further develops an understanding of coaching the technical , tactical , physical and mental areas of spin bowling .

Module 6 - Coaching batting :

Further develops an understanding of coaching the technical , tactical , physical and mental areas of batting .

Module 7 - Coaching wicketkeeping : Further develops an understanding of coaching the technical , tactical , physical and mental areas of wicketkeeping .

Module 8 - Coaching fielding : Further develops an understanding of coaching the technical , tactical , physical and mental areas of fielding .

Module 9 - Coaching pace bowling : Further develops an understanding of coaching the technical , tactical , physical and mental areas of pace bowling .

Module 10 - The sports science : Explores and develops an understanding of psychology , well-being , human movement and strength and conditioning .

Module 11 - Being an ECB Advanced Coach II : Integrates and revisits the themes explored in modules 5-10 as well as preparing for modules 12-14 .

Module 12 - Coaching the future cricketer : Exlpores the needs of the future cricketer and introduces principles of talent development .

Module 13 - Coaching teams :

Explores leadership , management , team dynamics and captaincy in cricket and other sports .

Module 14 - Your conversation : All applied coaching activities are reviewed and dicussed to complete the progamme in a professional discussion with an ECB Coach Developer .