Derbyshire pros launch coaching academy
by Alan Rowley, 31st August 2006

Derbyshire first team player Chris Taylor has set up a coaching academy for young cricketers in the Derby and Nottingham areas during this coming winter. The academy, which is set to start during the October half term, is called the 'ProCricketCoachingAcademy' and the aim is to improve the skills, the technique, the mental strength and the confidence of our young cricketers.

Players will receive expert coaching and advice from Derbyshire first team players Graeme Welch - head coach and first team captain (pictured left), Chris Taylor, Steve Stubbings, Hassan Adnan, Ant Botha, Ian Hunter, Greg Smith and others. All the coaches are qualified coaches with CRB checks.

The coaching will take place in the Gateway Centre at the County Ground and course details are as follows:

3 day half term course for 7 to 11 year olds

Monday 24th, Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th October 2006.
Time: 4:00pm until 7:00pm (9 hours of intense training).
Places available - 28. Cost - £49.

2 day half term course for 12 to 17 year olds

Thursday 27th and Friday 28th October 2006.
Time: 4:00pm until 8:00pm (8 hours of intense training).
Places available - 28. Cost - £49.

4 Saturday morning courses for 7 to 17 year olds

Saturday mornings 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th November 2006.
Time 9:00am until 12:00pm (12 hours of intense training).
Places available - 28. Cost - £59.

Also available is individual coaching which involves batting against a bowling machine in a net with your own coach. This is intense coaching and a great way to improve your game. The cost of individual training is £25 per half hour and £45 per hour. Four seperate hours can be booked for the special price of £150. Any age is welcome, including adults.

Taylor, director of ProCricketCoachingAcademy told 'the follow on': "The academy will hopefully be of tremendous benefit to young cricketers across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The aim is that children can learn direct from the Derbyshire first team players, something that we feel is a service that is second to none compared with most coaching around England. There is rarely any opportunity to be coached by the stars so take advantage of the new academy."

Taylor (pictured right) continued: "Any clubs in the Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire area requiring coaching at club nets during October to March should contact us. We have already signed up clubs for expert coaching to improve their teams for the 2007 season. Please email for our rates and what we can offer."

For more details, ring Chris on 0777 588 6621 or email procricketcoachingacademy@hotmail.co.uk. An application form is available - select the format you require to download:

Application form in Microsoft Word format (doc) | Application form in Adobe Acrobat format (pdf)