We’re pleased to share details of three upcoming ECB coaching courses taking place in Oxfordshire in 2026. These courses are ideal for players, volunteers and young leaders looking to develop their coaching skills and support cricket within their club, school or community.
ECB Foundation Coach Course
Dates: Saturday 21st & Saturday 28th March 2026
Venue: Cokethorpe School, Oxford
Who it’s for: Anyone looking to enhance their coaching skills
Cost: £150
Outcome:
The ECB Foundation Coach qualification is designed to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, fun and inclusive coaching sessions using icoachcricket.
Foundation Coaches are qualified to lead sessions independently and without supervision, helping to ignite a lifelong love of the game.
To find out more and register, please visit:
Foundation Coach – Oxfordshire Foundation Coach Course – Cokethorpe School – March 2026
ECB Core Coach Course (Open Course)
Dates: Friday 5th, Monday 8th, Friday 12th & Monday 15th June 2026
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Venue: St Edward’s School, Oxford
Who it’s for: Anyone looking to enhance their coaching skills
Cost: £300 per person
Outcome:
The ECB Core Coach qualification gives learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan, deliver and review engaging, player-centred coaching sessions independently.
This is an ideal next step for young cricketers, leaders and volunteers supporting cricket in clubs, schools or community programmes.
To find out more and register, please visit:
Core Coach – Oxfordshire Core Coach Course – St Edwards School – June 2026
ECB Core Coach Course (6th Form Students – Ages 17–19)
Dates: Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Thursday 16th & Friday 17th July 2026
Venue: St Edward’s School, Oxford
Who it’s for: 6th Form students (aged 17–19) interested in developing their coaching skills and leading sessions independently
Cost: £300
Outcome:
This age-specific ECB Core Coach course provides young leaders with the confidence and skills to plan, deliver and review player-centred coaching sessions independently, supporting their school or club coaching pathways.
To find out more and register, please visit:
Core Coach – Oxfordshire Core Coach Course for 17-19 year olds – St Edwards School – July 2026
We’d be grateful if clubs could share this information with players, parents, volunteers and young leaders who may be interested.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact Keith Cowley with any queries at [email protected]