DFCA BOYS CRICKET COURSE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH CLIFTON COLLEGE, FOR 10 - 16 YEAR OLDS
PRE-SEASON COURSE - SUNDAY 10TH TO FRIDAY 15TH APRIL 2011
SUMMER COURSE - SUNDAY 7TH TO FRIDAY 12TH AUGUST 2011
Clifton College has a long tradition of producing excellent cricketers and also has one of the finest school grounds in the country. Former pupils include Sussex & England bowler James Kirtley and Gloucestershire & England 'A' batsman Matt Windows.
Clifton College Residential Sports Courses give you the opportunity to spend an intensive week working with excellent coaches. The Residential Sports Courses are designed specifically for competent school and club players, up to those individuals representing their county. For 2011, Clifton College has once again linked up with DFCA Ltd, one of the most respected coaching organisations in the region, who will deliver the coaching on these courses. The lead coaches on the 2011 courses are:
Damian Forder - more details
Damian Forder is an ex Gloucestershire CCC professional cricketer. After progressing through the youth development system, ECB under 19s, and Daily Telegraph Fast bowler winner 1997 was rewarded with a 2 week trip to the MRF pace Foundation (India) with Dennis Lillee and Geoff Thompson, he was contracted to the county during the most successful period in the clubs history the 2000 -2001 seasons and represented Glamorgan CCC in 2002.
Andy Stovold - more details
These courses have been specifically designed by Damian & Andy. The aim of the coaches is to quickly identify the needs of each individual player, and then develop a programme to suit the needs of each player. The coaches will work throughout the week to ensure that players leave the course with a better understanding of their skills and personal attributes, and what to work on when returning to their schools/clubs.
Coaching will be delivered outdoors whenever possible and at the new Merchants' Academy Indoor Cricket Centre when the weather prevents outdoor practice. Players will also have the opportunity to relax in the wonderful surroundings of Clifton College and enjoy all the facilities the school has on offer, including a swimming pool, fully-equipped gym facility, and cyber café.
Testimonials
“ Getting to spend a week living like a professional Cricketer was a great experience; living away from home was easy with the help from the staff and my team mates. ”
“ The coaching has always been consistent, easy to put into practice, and relevant. DFCA have always made coaching fun and enjoyable to which Harry has benefited. ”
“ Ben has developed an intense interest in the game thanks to the encouragement and support from DFCA. What has really pleased us is that he has not only developed new skills but he is also being taught about fair play and proper behaviour and respect while being totally competitive. ”
COURSE INFORMATION
Pre-Season course, Sunday 10th to Friday 15th April (1600 arrival & 1600 departure PROVISIONAL)
- Indoor and outdoor programme
- Middle practice (weather permitting)
- Free course gift pack (cricket shirt, cricket ball, water bottle)
- Personal player profile upon course completion
Summer course, Sunday 7th to Friday 11th August (1600 arrival & 1600 departure PROVISIONAL)
- Indoor and outdoor programme
- Matches and match situation practice (weather permitting)
- Visit to Gloucestershire CCC or Somerset CC match (fixtures permitting)
- Free course gift pack (cricket shirt, cricket ball, water bottle)
- Personal player profile upon course completion
For further information, including bookings, please visit
To book, or for more details, please e-mail or phone on 0117 3157 143
