Cricket Academy
Cricket Development Programme with Academy Pathway
Cricket is an integral and inclusive part of the sports provision at Ellesmere College.
It is a school that values individuals. Our Cricket Academy provides an environment where young players, irrespective of their ability, strive to achieve their full potential by providing a comprehensive coaching programme and a culture of self improvement. This is supported by an academic and community life.
Ellesmere College has a strong cricketing tradition and we have strong links with Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire county cricket programmes, along with the Wales Cricket Provision.
We have a number of talented cricketers at the school who play at County level.
Ellesmere College provides an excellent environment to develop all abilities in cricket. Our pupils are supported by excellent cricket programmes, facilities and staffing:
- Four lane indoor nets, with ample room for run ups
- Additional indoor space available for use throughout the year
- Outdoor grass nets with an additional six artificial nets
- Three outstanding grass squares, as well as an artificial wicket
- Bowling machines
- Fully equipped cardio and weights room
- Ellesmere College Cricket Academy
- Expert and experienced cricket team coaches
- High performance cricket coaches
- Strength and conditioning coach
![Record Number of Cricketers Make County Squads]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144701/ellesmerecom/nf5yeykdylol4p5odgg7/cricket29.png","width":79}])
![Ellesmere Attracts Future International Cricketers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144701/ellesmerecom/irki41s2i1yzy7sofcad/barbados.png","width":77}])
![Ellesmere Attracts Future International Cricketers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144701/ellesmerecom/fzesqtvcqn5wbl57gtbv/worldplayers.png","width":80}])
![Girl Cricketers Take Leading Role In Boys Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144701/ellesmerecom/t7iuydbgioafwt2ksp1a/countyduo.png","width":80}])
![International Call Up for Young Cricketers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144701/ellesmerecom/rmag0v4cjszjouqjppre/risingstars.png","width":77}])
![International Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144701/ellesmerecom/mtoq8f7nyhzk82mvaikl/stow.png","width":73}])
![Ellesmere Aiming For Glory At Lord's: The Home of Cricket]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144702/ellesmerecom/rfudz8erz6okxjnxlxtw/ladyunder15s.png","width":82}])
![Ellesmere Win Midlands Final and Progress to National Semi-Finals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144702/ellesmerecom/lreef8hobd2ntvjwooqe/under15.png","width":78}])
![Glamorgan Youngster Dewi Penrhyn Jones Savours County Debut]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691144702/ellesmerecom/ezk3gvxluzr6czzzvo4d/DewiCapture.png","width":81}])