Specialist Courses
Durham Cricket Foundation’s Specialist Courses are designed to deliver elite-level coaching to growing young cricketers through sessions tailored to specific game aspects.
Sessions are split between three key aspects of cricket; Wicket Keeping, Pace Bowling and Spin Bowling.
The Coaches
Each session is supported by leading figures from across Durham Cricket. Alongside first-team coaches, players and academy coaches, the young players will learn from professionals from both the men’s and women’s teams, gaining direct insight from those playing and coaching at the highest level.
Each course takes place over two to three weeks so will allow participants to hone and develop their skills over time.
The sessions are aimed at hardball players from U10 – U14 who are looking to refine their game and take advantage of advice from elite coaches and fast-track their development as players to be ready for the 2026 season.
Wicket Keeping Course (Boys & Girls)
Thursday 15th, 22nd & 29th January
5pm – 6.30pm
Coaches will include Cole Pearce & Stuart Poynter (Performance Pathway Coaches)
Spin Bowling Course (Boys Only & Girls Only)
U13 Boys Spin
Friday 16th & Thursday 22nd January
6.30pm – 8pm
U14/15 Boys Spin
Friday 16th, 30th & Thursday 22nd January
8pm – 9:30pm
Girls Only Spin (ages 10-16)
Friday 16th, 23rd at 5pm – 6:30pm
Friday 30th January at 6.30pm – 8pm
Coaches will include Danielle Hazell (Women’s High Performance Head Coach) and players and coaches from the Durham Cricket Women’s setup who will pass on skills and experiences over the course of the 3 sessions.
Pace Bowling Course (Boys Only & Girls Only)
U13 Boys Pace
Thursday 15th & 29th January
6.30pm – 8pm
U14/15 Boys Pace
Thursday 15th & 29th January
Friday 23rd January
8pm – 9:30pm
Girls Only Pace (ages 10-16)
Friday 23rd January at 6.30pm – 8pm
Friday 30th January at 5pm – 6:30pm.
