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OVERVIEW
SPORTING EXCELLENCE
LOCATION
APPLICATION

SCL & Yorkshire Cricket College offer two qualifications for learners aged 16-18:

Both programmes are delivered exclusively at Emerald Headingley Stadium.

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation’s educational programmes aim to utilise the power of cricket, the inspirational environment and world class facilities at Emerald Headingley to give the participants an unforgettable educational and cricketing experience.

The educational offer is aimed towards students aged 16-18 years old looking for a non-traditional educational environment. Cricket is used to holistically develop the
students by developing team work skills, enhancing self-confidence, leadership ability and autonomy. Furthermore, the cricket sessions are a motivation to complete assignments on time and ensure a mature attitude in the classroom.

Outside of the classroom and training setting, the Yorkshire Cricket College provides unique personal development opportunities through extra curricular qualifications, work experience and volunteering at major events across the summer.

SCL will provide you with:

  • Outstanding education programmes, run to the highest of standards
  • Maths and English delivered by specialists to help you achieve your grades
  • Nationally accredited expert information, advice and guidance as part of your tutorials
  • Sporting Excellence IQA Manager ensuring the highest quality sports provision across your programme

Pro Coach will provide you with…

  • 6 hours practical delivery per week built into the timetable
  • Coaching from ECB level 3 coaches led by former Yorkshire CCC professional David Wainwright and Matt Green
  • World class indoor facilities based at Emerald Headingley Stadium
  • Holistic cricket and physical development program with dedicated strength and conditioning sessions
  • A focus on all game formats and related skills
  • Seasonal fixtures against a blend of local schools and representative teams

Under the guidance of highly experienced and qualified ECB coaches, you will train up to 6 hours’ per week, with a focus on your technical, tactical and physical development, complimented by cricket sessions built into your timetable.

Players will be involved in all aspects of developing their own games. Each player will have their own player development programme to which they will be working over the 2 years of their programme.

 

PLAYER PERFORMANCE PROFILE

Throughout your programme, you will complete a Player Performance Profile which will include fitness testing, evaluation of your playing attributes, a SWOT analysis, and game time and injury reviews.

We don’t just measure your progress based on your academic grades on your programme. We also measure your progress for Sporting Excellence and soft skills, such as communication, presentation, timekeeping and your ability to meet deadlines.

This is about developing you as a player and as a person.

Headingley Cricket Ground, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3DP

FACILITIES
  • Classrooms located in the Carnegie Pavilion looking out onto the ground
  • Common Room with Sky TV and table tennis
  • Study area to work on assignments out of lessons
  • Lockers in the Cricket Centre to keep cricket bags in throughout the year
  • Train alongside the pros in the 8-lane indoor Cricket Centre to train in during the close season

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Follow the below steps to complete your application.

Our Customer Engagement team will then be in touch to provide more information about the programme and book you onto an education interview, if eligible.

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1. GET IN TOUCH

Take your first steps and find out more information through booking onto a sports trial or attending an open evening.

2. EDUCATION INTERVIEW

Your interview is your chance to find out more information about the programme and ask any questions that you may have.

An SCL Tutor will be using this time to find out more information about you and collect important information in preparation for your enrolment onto the programme.

3. CONDITIONAL OFFER

Following your telephone interview, if eligible, you will receive a conditional offer to start the programme in September 2021.

4. SPORTS TASTER

Your Academy Manager will be in touch to discuss your next steps and to give you more information about the sporting excellence element of the programme.

You may be invited to attend your venue to take part in a sports trial and/or pre-season training which will give you an insight into what it feels like to study and train with SCL.

5. GCSE RESULTS

Good luck! Attend our GCSE results drop in to let us know how you got on.

We will review your qualifications and work with you and the club to confirm your acceptance onto the programme.

6. FORMAL OFFER

Congratulations! We’ll look forward to seeing you in the first week of September for your Induction Week, ahead of you starting your education and sports development programme with SCL.

OVERVIEW

SCL & Yorkshire Cricket College offer two qualifications for learners aged 16-18:

Both programmes are delivered exclusively at Emerald Headingley Stadium.

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation’s educational programmes aim to utilise the power of cricket, the inspirational environment and world class facilities at Emerald Headingley to give the participants an unforgettable educational and cricketing experience.

The educational offer is aimed towards students aged 16-18 years old looking for a non-traditional educational environment. Cricket is used to holistically develop the
students by developing team work skills, enhancing self-confidence, leadership ability and autonomy. Furthermore, the cricket sessions are a motivation to complete assignments on time and ensure a mature attitude in the classroom.

Outside of the classroom and training setting, the Yorkshire Cricket College provides unique personal development opportunities through extra curricular qualifications, work experience and volunteering at major events across the summer.

SCL will provide you with:

  • Outstanding education programmes, run to the highest of standards
  • Maths and English delivered by specialists to help you achieve your grades
  • Nationally accredited expert information, advice and guidance as part of your tutorials
  • Sporting Excellence IQA Manager ensuring the highest quality sports provision across your programme

Pro Coach will provide you with…

  • 6 hours practical delivery per week built into the timetable
  • Coaching from ECB level 3 coaches led by former Yorkshire CCC professional David Wainwright and Matt Green
  • World class indoor facilities based at Emerald Headingley Stadium
  • Holistic cricket and physical development program with dedicated strength and conditioning sessions
  • A focus on all game formats and related skills
  • Seasonal fixtures against a blend of local schools and representative teams
SPORTING EXCELLENCE

Under the guidance of highly experienced and qualified ECB coaches, you will train up to 6 hours’ per week, with a focus on your technical, tactical and physical development, complimented by cricket sessions built into your timetable.

Players will be involved in all aspects of developing their own games. Each player will have their own player development programme to which they will be working over the 2 years of their programme.

 

PLAYER PERFORMANCE PROFILE

Throughout your programme, you will complete a Player Performance Profile which will include fitness testing, evaluation of your playing attributes, a SWOT analysis, and game time and injury reviews.

We don’t just measure your progress based on your academic grades on your programme. We also measure your progress for Sporting Excellence and soft skills, such as communication, presentation, timekeeping and your ability to meet deadlines.

This is about developing you as a player and as a person.

LOCATION

Headingley Cricket Ground, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3DP

FACILITIES
  • Classrooms located in the Carnegie Pavilion looking out onto the ground
  • Common Room with Sky TV and table tennis
  • Study area to work on assignments out of lessons
  • Lockers in the Cricket Centre to keep cricket bags in throughout the year
  • Train alongside the pros in the 8-lane indoor Cricket Centre to train in during the close season
APPLICATION

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Follow the below steps to complete your application.

Our Customer Engagement team will then be in touch to provide more information about the programme and book you onto an education interview, if eligible.

1
2
3
4
5
6

1. GET IN TOUCH

Take your first steps and find out more information through booking onto a sports trial or attending an open evening.

2. EDUCATION INTERVIEW

Your interview is your chance to find out more information about the programme and ask any questions that you may have.

An SCL Tutor will be using this time to find out more information about you and collect important information in preparation for your enrolment onto the programme.

3. CONDITIONAL OFFER

Following your telephone interview, if eligible, you will receive a conditional offer to start the programme in September 2021.

4. SPORTS TASTER

Your Academy Manager will be in touch to discuss your next steps and to give you more information about the sporting excellence element of the programme.

You may be invited to attend your venue to take part in a sports trial and/or pre-season training which will give you an insight into what it feels like to study and train with SCL.

5. GCSE RESULTS

Good luck! Attend our GCSE results drop in to let us know how you got on.

We will review your qualifications and work with you and the club to confirm your acceptance onto the programme.

6. FORMAL OFFER

Congratulations! We’ll look forward to seeing you in the first week of September for your Induction Week, ahead of you starting your education and sports development programme with SCL.

SCL and Yorkshire Cricket College are providing the best possible education. Benefit from small class sizes which allow our Tutors to spend quality time working with you, inspiring you to unlock your potential. This low staff to learner ratio continues into your practical sessions, where our highly experienced Level 3 coaching team ensure that training is engaging and focuses on your holistic development.

At the Yorkshire Cricket College, we strive to provide a rounded experience which supports you to develop academically, opening doors to higher education and a successful career in sport. We aim to develop your cricketing ability and understand that the harder you work, the more rewarding your achievements will be.