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Coaching and player development

Coach educator.

Develop and assess the people who coach cricket.

Sources checkedReviewed 1 Aug 2026

Coach educators facilitate learning for coaches and help governing bodies and providers maintain consistent standards.

What you will do

Facilitate courses, observe practice, assess evidence and support continuing professional development.

Where you could work

Workplaces vary by role and level, including clubs, schools, community programmes, governing bodies, academies and professional teams.

Common entry routes

Common routes include volunteering, recognised training, supervised experience and progression through increasingly demanding environments.

Working arrangements

Cricket work often includes evenings, weekends, seasonal peaks and travel. Full-time, part-time, contract and voluntary arrangements all exist.

Paid and voluntary work

Entry opportunities are often voluntary or expenses-only. Paid work becomes more common as responsibility, qualification and experience increase.

Career progression

Progression normally combines practical experience, feedback, continuing learning and appointments at a higher level of competition.

Editorial trust

Checked, not guessed.

Sources checkedReviewed 1 Aug 2026

Sources

  1. ECB coaching courses ↗Entry routes and progression context.
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