Cricket East

ECB's annual reward and recognition scheme says thank you to people that have made a significant contribution to cricket, coaching and the development of coaches.

This year's scheme is now open - and you can nominate a person or a club in one of the four categories below.

How to nominate
Nominations can be made by anyone using an online form via the link highlighted in the award categories below. The closing date for nominations is 31 May 2019. After the closing date, Cricket East will judge the entries selecting an overall winner for each category. All county winners will be invited to an ECB Coach Awards event later in the year. A national winner and two finalists for each category will be selected by an ECB panel.

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Who to nominate
Young Coach of the Year
A young person who is already making a difference? Who’s already passing on their enthusiasm for the game and inspiring the next generation of players?
Someone who:

• Demonstrated a commitment to developing the game at grass roots and community level
• Has had a clear impact with a local school or club
• Has shown creativity and determination in their development as a coach
• 16-25 years of age

Coach of the Year
There are thousands of qualified coaches in clubs and schools up and down the country. Who goes the extra mile? Who makes a difference to you or your players, club or school? Who’s your coaching hero?
Someone who:

• Inspires and supports individual player development
• Creates and delivers enjoyable and effective coaching sessions
• Uses innovation and inspirational coaching methods which have significantly improved player and team performances

Outstanding Contribution
This person has been at the heart of things seemingly forever. They have probably played every role there is to play and without them cricket coaching in your club, in your league, your county or at your school just wouldn’t be the same or just would happen at all.
Someone who:

• Provide administrative support and/or the development of coaching
• Supports the development and growth of coaches and/or coaches associations
• Has increased the number of coaches and or player participation

Coaching Club of the Year
The club that demonstrates a real commitment to player development, encouraging a wide range of people to become coaches and helping existing coaches to improve within a safe, enjoyable and supportive environment. Presented to one named representative of the club.
A club that:

• Welcomes and encourages people into coaching regardless of background
• Actively promotes the development of coaches within a safe and supportive environment
• Provides players with the quality and quantity of coaching that they require