Berkshire Cricket Launches Metro Bank ECB Core Coach Course for 2026
Berkshire Cricket is delighted to announce the return of the Metro Bank ECB Core Coach programme for 2026, providing aspiring coaches with the opportunity to gain an ECB coaching qualification while helping to grow and inspire the girls’ game across the county.
Delivered in partnership with the ECB and Metro Bank Girls in Cricket Fund, the programme has been specifically designed to support coaches working within clubs that already have a girls’ section or are looking to establish one.
The ECB Core Coach qualification is an entry-level coaching course for cricket in England and Wales, combining online learning with practical face-to-face modules led by experienced ECB Coach Developers. The programme is designed to give learners the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to independently lead player-centred coaching sessions.
The 2026 Berkshire Cricket Metro Bank ECB Core Coach course will take place across a series of face-to-face modules this autumn, with all candidates required to attend every session in order to complete the qualification.
Course Information
Face-to-Face Module Dates and Times
All face-to-face modules will take place at Little Heath School on Sunday 13th, 20th & 27th of September 2026 between 9:30am and 3:00pm
Course Cost
£250.00
Who is the Course For?
The programme is open to anyone aged 17 and over who is coaching girls’ cricket at a Berkshire club with an existing girls’ section, or at a club planning to establish one. The programme is specifically aimed at Berkshire clubs coaching female players.
Whether you are already supporting your club’s junior section or looking to take the next step on your coaching journey, this course offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and make a lasting impact within the game.
What the Course Covers
The ECB Core Coach programme is designed to develop a coach’s knowledge, skills and confidence to lead player-centred coaching sessions for girls in clubs. An ECB Core Coach will be qualified to lead coaching sessions independently and without supervision.
Participants will explore a wide range of coaching topics through a blended learning programme that combines online modules and face-to-face learning, including:
- Becoming an ECB Core Coach
- Player-centred coaching
- Understanding players
- Identifying outcomes
- Designing practices and understanding coaching tools
- Core coaching principles
- Batting, bowling, fielding and wicketkeeping
- Tactical, physical and mental skills
- Coaching spin and pace bowling
- Creating an effective coaching ‘kitbag’
The programme also includes online learning modules, practical coaching assessments and access to ECB coaching resources.
Berkshire Cricket remains committed to developing the women’s and girls’ game by supporting more qualified coaches within clubs across the county.
Places on the programme are expected to be in high demand and interested candidates are encouraged to register early.
For further information on eligibility or to discuss the programme, please contact coachdevelopment@berkshirecricket.org.
To find out more and register your interest, visit the Berkshire Cricket website.