Cricket coaches are an important part of the sport. Without them, players would not get the opportunity to improve their skills and reach their maximum potential. Coaching can also provide a potential career path for those who want to help up and coming cricketers develop their skills.

This guide will give you all the information surrounding cricket coaches, from their role, their pay, the equipment needed, job prospects and cricket coaches based near you to help improve your game. 

What do cricket coaches actually do?

Cricket coaching sessions are mainly 1 of 2 types, either 1-to-1 or team sessions. These sessions will look completely different during the planning and delivery phases. A key role of a coach is to assess the needs of the session and plan accordingly. For example in a 1-to-1 session, coaches can look at more technical aspects of a players game i.e. head position when batting or lateral flexion when bowling. These 1-to-1 sessions allow coaches to iron out these small technical details to improve a player's game. On the other hand, team/group sessions may look at more scenario based drills where you may see a pair of batters looking to score a target based when facing 2 bowlers. Group sessions are also good for enhancing the team's overall fielding skills. These group sessions can do more than just improve players' cricketing ability, but also improve mental aspects such as teamwork, communication and resilience. 

Another key aspect of a coach's responsibilities is being able to provide players with appropriate and correct feedback. Feedback must be constructive otherwise the player may feel talked down to, impacting their confidence in a negative way. Coaches must learn to recognise good and bad practise so that they can provide feedback accordingly. This is where having a good knowledge of the sport comes in handy.

The coach is also responsible for the players welfare. This applies before, during and after games. Before a game, a coach will lead a warm up making sure the players are physically prepared for the game as well as discussing tactics so all players can effectively work together. During the game, a coach will be responsible for any incidents or accidents that may occur. They will also support and encourage their team to ensure they keep performing to high standards. After the game, a coach may lead a cool-down to help their players recover as well as providing feedback based on the performance. 

How much do cricket coaches get paid?

Coaching can be a successful profession for those who put in the work with an average starting salary ranging from £22,000 per annum (pa) up to £36,000pa. These numbers will increase based on experience as well as past successes. The salary can lead to figures upwards of £55,000pa when looking at jobs in national governing bodies such as the ECB.

How can you get a cricket coaching job?

Coaching opportunities in cricket are expanding daily as the sport continues to grow all over the world. Many cricket county boards are seeking community coaches that go into schools and teach children the fundamentals of the sport. From this many will then begin to coach junior age group cricket such as County U11s where they get a first hand experience of coaching a team. Those wanting further challenge then look towards coaching professionals whether for a major county or national team. As you progress up towards the county and national level, more specific roles begin to open up. These include performance analyst, strength and conditioning coach and position specific coaches (batting, spin, seam and fielding)

These jobs can be found on your local county boards website, the ECB Roles in cricket webpage as well as website such as Cricket.jobs 

What are the top cricket coaching courses?

So you’re interested in starting a coaching career, but you need to know how to coach.This is where formal learning courses and qualifications are required. National governing bodies offer these as well as other companies such as the R66T Academy. Links to these can be found below. 

ECB Courses 

Root Academy diploma

Where can I get cricket coaching equipment?

Cricket coaches require specific equipment in order to conduct sessions effectively. These include cones, balls, bats, stumps and batting tees. Different websites can provide coaches with ways to purchase these. 

Pro-Direct Cricket 

Morrant Sports 

Fearnley Cricket 

Root Academy store  

Cricket coaches near me 

Cricket coaches in London

Callum Jackson from NET

Callum is a level 3 cricket coach based at NET in Battersea London. Callum used to play for Sussex CCC, Kent CCC and England Under-19s and now coaches in his very own facility in the heart of london. You can click here  to view his website and book a session.

Masterclass Cricket

Uzi Arif is the lead coach at Masterclass cricket based around London. He has played for numerous counties over the last 15 years as well as being an IPL net bowler. He has over 190 students in his academies. Check out their instagram by clicking here. 

Falcon Cricket Coaching  

Falcon Cricket coaching are a London based company who look to provide fun, challenging sessions to help kids reach their potential. Their experienced coaches enjoy coaching all ages and abilities in methods such as 1-to-1 sessions or weekly group sessions. To find out more click here. 

Cricket coaches in North of England

Academy North

Academy North is a Liverpool based coaching company who offer group sessions, kids camps in school holidays and private 1-to-1 sessions. They also run an Indoor league in the heart of Liverpool with 12 teams competing across 2 divisions. To find out more about what they do click here.  

Moin Ashraf

Former professional cricketer for Yorkshire CCC and Northants CCC, Moin was a deadly fast bowler having played with the likes of Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Mitchell Starc. As a coach he can offer his vast experience alongside expert video analysis. To book on to a session or camp click here 

Pro coach cricket

Pro Coach works closely with Yorkshire CCC in order to provide elite level coaching to a range of ages and abilities. It is an ideal way of perfecting your skills and potentially getting noticed by someone special. To see what it's all about click here 

Cricket coaches in South of England

The WK Coach

Hampshire based wicket keeper coach Josh has over 15 years of wicket keeping coaching experience and specialises in the art that is wicketkeeping. Helping keepers to take more catches and stumpings than ever before. Want to improve your keeping, book a session here 

Gary Palmer 

A master technician who has worked with some of the greats in the game including former England test captain Alistar Cook. His strengths lie in analysing techniques and employing corrections to improve players' game. For more info visit Gary’s website here 

Buzz about cricket

Buzz about cricket is a cricket coaching company and centre run by Andrew Buzza. With over 15 years experience, Andrew is the head performance coach at the centre. The purpose built facility is state-of-the-art ensuring cricketers get the most out of their practice. To book a session click here

Willow Masters 

The company offers a range of coaching programmes to any ability of cricketer based in Kent, Essex and East Surrey. They aim to deliver achievement by developing your skills so you can meet challenges with confidence. To find out more visit their website here 

Cricket coaches in the East of England

Tom Flowers cricket coaching 

Tom Flowers are a cricket coaching company based in the east midlands and offer bespoke programmes to suit the needs of clubs, individuals and schools. They are passionate about improving players skills from beginners to pathway players. For more information click here. 

Purpose Cricket Coaching

Founded by Derbyshire professional Anuj Dal, this east midlands based company has a range of coaches who have all played high level short format cricket either in England or internationally. Through video analysis and experienced coaching, they hope to take players to the next level of their game. To read more about them click here 

City Cricket Academy 

The academy based in Leicester offers year round coaching in a safe and friendly environment. They aim to develop talent, improve life skills and improve players' fitness. Utilising the state of the art facility of Leicester Grammar school, coaching can be offered no matter the weather. To find out more click here.   

Cricket coaches in the West of England

TICA Academy

Ran by Shrewsbury CC Matt Swift and Bridgnorth CCs Sam Whitney, the academy offers both keeping and spin bowling masterclasses as well as group sessions and 1-to-1s. They also offer camps during the school holidays. For Shropshire based players click here to view their instagram.  

Stuart Barnes

Stuart Barnes is a current international and first class bowling coach for Warwickshire CCC. His wealth of first class experience translated into his coaching, allowing him to connect with all levels of players from primary school children to International players. To view Stuart's website click here 

Elite Cricket Coaching 

This Stourbridge based company offers a range of services for all levels of cricketer. From Cricket tots to masterclasses, elite cricket has it all. With a range of coaches with Level 3 and Level 2 qualifications, their experience allows for a quality coaching experience. For more information view their website here 

The Cricket Barn

This bespoke 5 lane facility based in South Cheshire offers lane hire, hall hire and individual/group coaching sessions from a Level 3 coach. With room for a full run up most bowlers relish using a facility like this. To book a session or hire a lane click here.  

Do Cricfit offer cricket coaching?

Yes, our founder and S&C Coach, Sam Hunt is also a cricket coach and specialises in bringing together the technical and physical aspects of the game.

How Cricfit can support cricket coaches

If you are a cricket coach looking to offer strength and conditioning services to your players but don’t know where to start, our membership scheme is the solution to your problem.