Pre Season Programmes

w/c 13th January 2020 - w/c 23rd March 2020

The North East Cricket Academy Junior Player Development Programme consists of 10 x 90 min sessions (Girls & Women 10 x 1hr sessions) specifically designed to challenge and improve young players who have ambition to play higher level cricket within their respective age range or indeed beyond.

The programme is designed by South Northumberland Director of Coaching Steve Chapman and supporting Level ECB 1, 2, 3 or 4 coaches will offer a diverse range of specific skills coaching to complement the skills the players already acquired by each player.

Players can expect a maximum of 26 attendees (U7 & U9 program is 40) on their respective age range course, which will ensure a low player / coach ratio to optimise player contact time.

• 15 hours (10 hours for girls and women) of net time & skills coaching covering all aspects of the game
• Modern drills and practice methods as used by many current First Class Players
• Strength & Conditioning aspect weekly
• Bola Ball Machines

U7 & U9 Coaching Programmes

10 x sessions and will include

• Fun
• Games
• Team work
• Decision making
• Gross & Fine motor skill development
• Basic cricket specific instruction (U9 only)