Coach Education Frequently Asked Questions
The following set of questions is designed to help course organisers when providing information to coaches asking about the ECB Club Coach qualification.
I have attended the six coach development workshops. Do I have to attend the Club Coach Assessment?
The workshops can be used as a means of updating or refreshing your knowledge and some coaches will use them solely for this purpose without feeling the need to pursue the Club Coach route. Attendance at the ECB Club Coach qualification is entirely optional once you have completed the workshops.
I have an old ECB Level 1 qualification. Can I attend the CDWs and apply to be assessed for ECB Club Coach?
You are entitled to attend the CDWs and this will help your development as a coach. However, you would be advised to take the ECB Coach (UKCC 2) Conversion course before this since it will help your understanding of information delivered in the workshops. Once you have the ECB Coach UKCC 2 qualification, you will be allowed to take the ECB Club Coach assessment having completed the 6 coach development workshops.
I have an old ECB Level II qualification. Do I need to “convert” to the new Club Coach?
There is no need for you to “convert” since your ECB Level II is still recognised. You may want to look carefully at the Coach Development Workshops in order to update your knowledge in some areas if you did your ECB Level II some time ago. You may also wish to examine the role you are playing as a coach and consider if the additional knowledge in the UKCC or Club Coach Award would enhance your coaching. Your Cricket Development manager will help you understand this. The ECB website has specific information on them under www.ecb.co.uk/ecb/coaching/coach-development-workshops
I have recently completed my ECB Coach (UKCC 2) course and after consultation with my county board, I am keen to get on the ECB Head Coach (UKCC 3) course. What are my options?
It is recommended that you spend time working with players and coaching before immediately “stepping up” to the next level. In order to work towards the UKCC 3 course, you will need to attend the 6 Coach Development Workshops AND achieve ECB Club Coach status. Once these have been completed, you are eligible to apply for the UKCC 3 course.
Summary
The ECB Club Coach course is designed to provide an extra tier to the coaching pathway and recognise the additional skills and knowledge of those coaches whose role does not require them to progress to, do not have the time or opportunity to access the ECB Head Coach (UKCC 3) course. It is also seen as a significant preparation step for coaches wishing to progress to the ECB Head Coach (UKCC 3) course since it covers important themes that will be developed further at Level 3.
The ECB Club Coach will play a significant role in developing talented players in clubs and schools as well as providing leadership in coaching teams within clubs. Initial uptake may be limited due to the relatively small number of ECB Coach (UKCC2) coaches having gone through all 6 CDWs. Counties may seek to run one Club Coach Assessment day for a small number of coaches in 2007/8 before expanding in subsequent years or co-operate with neighbouring counties to run joint courses to meet initial need.
Relevant paperwork, DVD Assessments and information Packs will be distributed over the summer after we have been able to pilot the assessment day.
Thank you for your hard work in ensuring we provide the best opportunities for our coaches to develop. Getting the right people on the right course remains a key objective for Community Coach Education and we will do all we can to help you achieve the best possible delivery within your county. Please get in touch if you require any additional information at this stage.
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