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Our partnership with Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket is your opportunity to continue your development as a cricket player while also studying a UK Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

As a Carnegie International Cricket Academy player, you will enjoy a training programme that has been specifically designed to develop cricketers on numerous levels. We want our Carnegie International Cricket Academy players to leave us having not only marked improvements within their cricketing game but with confidence, self-awareness, a cultural experience, memories and friendships.

Coach David Wainwright in training with a bat and ball. Photo by SW pix.

WHAT THE COACHING INVOLVES

Our coaching team

You will receive training, constant support, mentorship and feedback from a highly qualified team of cricket coaches, with a focus on your technical, tactical, mental and physical development. No stone will be left unturned during your time at the Academy.

Coaching will be delivered to the highest professional standards and delivered by elite, ECB qualified Level 3 & 4 coaches at the home of Yorkshire Cricket. This will include guest coaches and specialist sessions from the county staff, such as former Captain and now Head Coach, Andrew Gale.

You can learn more about our coaches at the bottom of this page.
What is a typical week like at the academy?

Your weekly coaching programme will usually consist of a minimum 8 hours of cricket activity and will include a strength and conditioning programming specific for your skill set.

Nutritional education as well as sports psychology seminars will ensure our offer has a holistic approach with our goal to look after the physical and mental wellbeing of the individual both on and off the field.

All cricketers will have access to video analysis to enable you to develop your game. Furthermore, the Academy will provide mentoring, support, and pastoral advice for all players, as well as Player Development Evaluations throughout the programme. We will communicate with your coaches at home to allow clear development and transparency throughout your time at the Academy.

The coaching program will not have an impact on your academic schedule. As an international student, it will be your responsibility to attend all academic lectures and maintain your grades.
Will there be matches?

Of course. The Academy will provide the opportunity to play multiple competitive games in the UK, during the English cricket season starting in April, with showcase fixtures arranged against other academies to allow exposure to other Counties. We will play all formats of the game using red and white balls to allow players to experience and explore their games in full UK conditions.

In addition to this, there is the option to join the Leeds Beckett University Cricket programme, and be considered to represent our university in the British University & Colleges Sport Championship (BUCS) - the equivalent of the NCAA in the USA.

international tours

The CICA programme includes two High Performance Tours per year to enhance learning, player development and challenge every cricketer in varying conditions. Students will have the opportunity to refine their skills across physical, social, psychological, and technical areas to become well-rounded athletes and develop to the best of their potential.

schedule

An example of the schedule for the Carnegie International Cricket Academy. The schedule includes details such as:

Information on sessions and their durations
Practice design
Technical / tactical themes

view schedule

Session Details	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Session Duration	1 x 2 hour session	1 x 2-hour session 1 x2 hour gym-based / S&C session	Game day during summer	1 x2 hour session	1 x2 hour gym-based / S&C session
Practice design	Batting against pace (front foot/back foot) Bowling machine/side arm Bowling analysis (video) Fielding - Close Catching	Batting against spin (defend/attack) Individual Bowling work Fielding - Ring fielding S&C, Gym	Competitive Game day programme	One Day Batting (Scoring options) One Day Bowling (variations) Fielding - Throwing	S&C, Gym
Technical / tactical theme	Technical analysis against machine/side arm Understanding fundamental basics Developing personal game plan Decision making	Technical analysis against spinning ball (spinning both ways) Understanding fundamental basics Developing personal game plan Decision making	Tactical game plans prior to game Evaluate after	Understanding new skills and implementing personal game plans Build towards delivering under pressure Mental toughness Understanding cricketing situations (field settings/plans)	S&C, Gym programme specific to individual
Performance	Video analysis and tactical information	Video analysis and tactical information S&C, Gym	Tactical information from game	Video analysis and tactical information	S&C, Gym

our coaches

Andrew gale

Head coach and Former Captain at Yorkshire County Cricket Club

Andrew is the Founder and Director of Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy. As a professional Cricketer for 16 years, he represented and captained both The Yorkshire County Cricket Club and the England Lions.

Andrew was the Double County Championship winning Captain at Yorkshire CCC, and led the club through their most successful period in recent history.

Andrew’s passion for coaching has allowed him to continue developing on and off the field. As an ECB Level 4 Coach, Andrew is at the pinnacle of the industry and CICA players can benefit from his elite level of knowledge and expertise.

Matt Green

Director of Coaching

Matt is the Director of Coaching at Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy. Utilising his 15 years of coaching experience, he oversees the coaching structure and CPD of staff within the company and county.

Matt is an ECB Level 3 Performance Coach and is Head Coach at the Yorkshire Cricket College. He recently spent time last winter as Batting and Wicket Keeping consultant with Yorkshire CCC. Matt uses his experience to help those at the top of the county game as well as those chasing the dream of playing cricket at an elite level.

Under Matt’s watchful eye, Carnegie International Cricket Academy students will be in good hands and pushed to their limits to make the most of their ability.

David Wainwright

Coach

David is an ECB Level 3 Coach as well as a former professional cricketer with Derbyshire CCC & Yorkshire CCC. He also represented the England Lions.

With over 14 years of professional playing years and 6 years as a professional coach, David’s has the expertise to help each and every cricketer reach their full potential.

As a left arm spinner, David is a Specialist Spin and Batting coach. He has played and coached all over the world and competed in each format of the game. His experience will enhance the CICA programme and help you develop your skills.