PROGRAMME DETAILS

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Fitness Testing – All players will be tested in every physical aspect and will be set targets to exceed month by month. All tests will be done to ensure players are given the best opportunity to play to their full potential by the time the season starts.

Individual batting + bowling sessions – All players will have the chance to work 1-1 with one of our top coaches to fine tune and improve skills for the season. Looking to improve things like bowling speeds and batting techniques.

Group Nets – The teams will train together and have competitive net battles where players will face each other whilst being set game realistic challenges. 

Intense Fielding Drills – The squad will all participate in group fielding drills to work on game skills and find out strengths and qualities of teammates.

High quality games – All players will be transported to and from games in a team minibus with coaches. The games played against top opposition will help develop skills of all players as well as give them a chance to play in front of professional coaches with a chance of making it as a county cricket player.

Trips and days out –  Our players mental  wellbeing is so important to us, and we will help this by occasionally taking time away from training to travel around Yorkshire and see the sites. As well as travel to watch county games and competitions such as ‘The Hundred’.

Video Analysis – With every game being filmed, players will work closely with their coaches to watch back strengths and weaknesses. We will also look to film most training sessions so players can really go into detail on technique and fine tune skills.

Monthly Pastoral Sessions – All students will be placed in pastoral groups with 1 coach in each group to discuss course struggles and any help the players need along their journey with us. Alongside this, players will have full contact with all coaches and directors of Evolution Sports Academy for any help along their programme.

Yorkshire Experience – With all home fixtures being played at multiple different grounds around York/Yorkshire players will be able to experience Yorkshire and see the beautiful county. Alongside this the trips we will take the players on will help them experience our city and county. 

Team bonding – Teamwork and togetherness is so important for us to ensure every single student enjoys their time with us. We will often have team bonding experiences such as seeing a game, bowling, mini golf and many other activities away from training.

Train with the Pros – With Evolution Sports’ contacts in the cricketing world we often have professional cricket players join in with sessions and help mentor the players into becoming better cricketers. Our professional clients and ambassadors have pledged to back the programme and help the players as much as they can on and off the field.

Undergraduate Degree - Alongside all the above you will study as a full time student with York St John University and graduate with the skills and qualifications to take on the world.