Further Education Cricket Courses:
Burnley Football ClubLancashire County Cricket Club
English cricket has enjoyed a massive resurgence in recent years, attracting huge
crowds who know they are going to be thrilled by cavalier batting, top-class bowling
and athletic fielding.
All forms of the game are gaining popularity and new larger than life stars such as Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pieterson and Monty Panesar are raising public interest in ways that have not been seen since the days of men like Ian Botham. This was highlighted in the 2005 Ashes series when the English Test Team managed to capture the coveted Ashes back from their fierce rivals Australia for the first time in 16 years.
On top of the success of the national team, the county and limited over games have also received a boost recently, helped in no small part by the development of the action packed 20/20 game. Another factor is the emergence of floodlit games, meaning that cricket can be enjoyed in the evenings by spectators who have had to work during the day.
By studying cricket at Myerscough College you are giving yourself an excellent opportunity to secure a dream job in the sport. Our dedicated teaching staff provide cricketers of all abilities, including beginners, with an excellent cricketing education, giving them the chance to fulfill their playing ambitions.
There are also many exciting job prospects in cricket coaching thanks in part to the renewed interest in the sport at youth level. This means that the need for trained coaches is at a premium.
In partnership with Lancashire County Cricket Club and Lancashire Cricket Board, Myerscough College delivers Cricket Studies courses at the College’s main centre in Preston, the Burnley centre and the fabulous Old Trafford Indoor Cricket Centre in Manchester. There can be little doubt that cricket is a sport that is booming and by studying cricket at Myerscough College you can give yourself a excellent chance of gaining a job in the sports industry or following in the footsteps of men like Monty Panesar and securing a dream job in the world of cricket.
These include:
“The Myerscough Cricket Academy provides a fantastic opportunity for talented youngsters to pursue their dream career whilst gaining an academic qualification. Youngsters unable to break into the game professionally will be able to enjoy successful careers in many areas of the cricket and sport industry.” (Jim Cumbes, LCCC Chief Executive)
All forms of the game are gaining popularity and new larger than life stars such as Andrew Flintoff, Kevin Pieterson and Monty Panesar are raising public interest in ways that have not been seen since the days of men like Ian Botham. This was highlighted in the 2005 Ashes series when the English Test Team managed to capture the coveted Ashes back from their fierce rivals Australia for the first time in 16 years.
On top of the success of the national team, the county and limited over games have also received a boost recently, helped in no small part by the development of the action packed 20/20 game. Another factor is the emergence of floodlit games, meaning that cricket can be enjoyed in the evenings by spectators who have had to work during the day.
By studying cricket at Myerscough College you are giving yourself an excellent opportunity to secure a dream job in the sport. Our dedicated teaching staff provide cricketers of all abilities, including beginners, with an excellent cricketing education, giving them the chance to fulfill their playing ambitions.
There are also many exciting job prospects in cricket coaching thanks in part to the renewed interest in the sport at youth level. This means that the need for trained coaches is at a premium.
In partnership with Lancashire County Cricket Club and Lancashire Cricket Board, Myerscough College delivers Cricket Studies courses at the College’s main centre in Preston, the Burnley centre and the fabulous Old Trafford Indoor Cricket Centre in Manchester. There can be little doubt that cricket is a sport that is booming and by studying cricket at Myerscough College you can give yourself a excellent chance of gaining a job in the sports industry or following in the footsteps of men like Monty Panesar and securing a dream job in the world of cricket.
Resources
Myerscough College is superbly equipped for the teaching of cricket, with many great resources at the main centre in Preston and the out centres at Burnley and the Old Trafford Cricket Centre.These include:
- Superbly conditioned and maintained grass wickets
- Sports Hall with state-of-the-art cricket nets and
bowling machines
- Fully qualified coaches with expert knowledge in
the field
- Modern Gymnasium
- Excellent links with the industry, particularly
Lancashire County Cricket Club
- Sports retail shop
“The Myerscough Cricket Academy provides a fantastic opportunity for talented youngsters to pursue their dream career whilst gaining an academic qualification. Youngsters unable to break into the game professionally will be able to enjoy successful careers in many areas of the cricket and sport industry.” (Jim Cumbes, LCCC Chief Executive)
