Winter Academies 2023 - 2024
We have 8 different academy session running in 2023-2024 catering for players of all abilities. From u5 to Elite county players and adults. We operate out of two venues:
Wirral
(Wirral Grammar School for boys)
&
Chester
(Queens Park High School)
*PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE TO FIND YOUR AGE RANGE
U.9 session
U.9's Session - Wirral Academy only
This session will focus on looking at the basic fundamentals of the game. Batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeping. This is a fun session for boys and girls to develop their love of the game in a supportive and nurturing environment. They will have nets, play matches and work on various drills and skills that will improve their all round athleticism, coordination and cricketing skills.
Venue: Wirral Grammar School For Boys
Day: Thursday
Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Age Range: U9
U11 Transition to Hardball
This session will focus on those that move up to u11 hardball but may be slightly nervous about it. We will show them how to put on and adjust all the kit and we use equipment like a bowling machine to help develop their confidence when batting. We use video analysis as a teaching tool so players can see the areas they need to improve whilst also highlighting their strengths.
Wirral Academy
Venue: Wirral Grammar School For Boys
Day: Thursday
Time: 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Age Range: U11
Chester Academy
Venue: Queens Park High School
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5.15pm - 6.15pm
Age Range: U11
Book Now U11 Session WIRRAL
Book Now U11 Session CHESTER
U11 - U13 Session - Wirral | U13 - U15 Session - Chester
This session is for those players that are confident and want to take their game to the next level. All areas of the game will be looked at: Technical - Tactical - Physical - Mental. This will be achieved by live net sessions, 1to1 sessions on the bowling machine, skill specific sessions, fielding drills and 1to1 video analysis. We will also have matches as well as focus sessions on one particular area like Power Hitting. We will also capture footage to upload to Youtube for player initiated learning. This will allow players and the working parent to see the progress that is being made in the comfort of their own home.
Wirral Academy
Venue: Wirral Grammar School For Boys
Day: Thursday
Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Age Range: U11 - U15
Chester Academy
Venue: Queens Park High School
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6.15pm - 7.30pm
Age Range: U13 - U15
Book Now U11 - U15 Session WIRRAL
Book Now U13 - U15 Session CHESTER
Girls & Women's Only Academy
This session is for the girls and women that want to improve their skills with hardball. Groups are put together by ability and all areas of the game will be looked at: Technical - Tactical - Physical - Mental. This will be achieved by live net sessions, 1to1 sessions on the bowling machine, skill specific sessions, fielding drills and 1to1 video analysis. We will also have matches as well as focus sessions on one particular area like Power Hitting. We will also capture footage to upload to Youtube for player initiated learning. This will allow players and the working parent to see the progress that is being made in the comfort of their own home.
Girls & Women Only session
Venue: Queens Park High School
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6.15pm - 7.30pm
Age Range: U11 - Adult
Book Girls & Women's only CHESTER
Elite Players
U13 - U19 - Boys | U17 - Adult Girls & Women
This session is for those County, District players and those on the fringe of those squads that want to take their game to the next level. Its an invite only session so please contact Pro Cricket Academies Head Coach Brad Donelan (07757553656) if you think your son or daughter is of the required standard. Our ethos is to challenge our players and if they are good enough we will move them up to the men's session at both our Wirral and Chester Academy. This is done once I have had a chance to assess them and feel its appropriate and they will cope physically and mentally. All areas of the game will be looked at: Technical - Tactical - Physical - Mental. This will be achieved by: live net sessions, 1to1 sessions on the bowling machine, skill specific sessions, fielding drills and 1to1 video analysis. We will also have matches as well as focus sessions on one particular area like Power Hitting. We will also capture footage to upload to YouTube for player initiated learning. This will allow players and the working parent to see the progress that is being made in the comfort of their own home.
Wirral Academy
Venue: Wirral Grammar School For Boys
Day: Thursday
Time: 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Age Range: U13 - U15
Chester Academy
Venue: Queens Park High School
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7.30pm - 8.45pm
Age Range: U15 - U19's
Book Now U13 & u15 ELITE Session WIRRAL
Book Now U13 & u15 ELITE Session WIRRAL
Book Now U15 & u19 ELITE Session CHESTER
Book Now U15 - ADULT ELITE GIRLS & WOMEN
Adult Session
Our adult session is open to everyone wanting to improve their game. We have differing abilities that train from EPP county players, Premiere league players to club 3rd XI. With four nets available we are able to differentiate training for the needs of the individual. We operate a bowling machine and over the course of the program you will have the ball bowled at you from different angles so we can build your game plan. The mix of live nets, bowling machine and skill specific sessions means that we cover a lot of the skills of the games including Power Hitting, Fielding and Strength & Conditioning training.
Wirral Academy
Venue: Wirral Grammar School For Boys
Day: Thursday
Time: 8.30pm - 10pm
Age Range: Adults
Chester Academy
Venue: Queens Park High School
Day: Tuesday
Time: 7.30pm - 8.45pm
Age Range: Adults
Book Now Adults session WIRRAL
Book Now Adults session CHESTER
Split screen video analysis software
You will be working with an ECB Level 3 coach and an ex professional cricketer.
Winter Coaching Academies
Sept 2023 - April 2024
*Please note places will be booked on a first come first served basis.
Once an application form has been received we will send a letter of confirmation with directions, what to bring.
We also require two consent forms for both adult and junior players.
Medical and Player/Parental consent form.
Please click the links below.
CONSENT FORMS - Adult & Child
Adult Medical Form
Adult Consent Form
Childs Consent Form
Childs Medical Form
Summer Coaching Academies 2024
Neston Cricket Club
TBC
Every Monday night between:
- 5 - 6.30pm U9 - U13
- 6.30 - 8pm U11 - U15 (Invite only. Elite group)
*Please note players can apply to be in the elite group but will need to be assessed. Ring Brad Donelan on 07757553656 for assessment.
*Parking - Please note we access the sports hall off Cross Lane. Turn left into the school and drive up and the sports hall is on your left.
Wirral Grammar School for Boys Car Parking
TBC Chester
Every TUESDAY:
Boys & Girls:
All Stars & u9's: 5 - 6pm
Boys u11 - u15's: 6 - 7.15pm
Girls/womens
10yrs - Adults 7.15 - 8.30pm
(Group will be split into two groups 10yrs - 13yrs and 14yrs - Women).
The access to the Sports Hall is via the Fire Exit doors in the schools car park.
Queens Park High School Parking
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