Looking to keep your child active, engaged, and progressing in their cricket journey during the off-season? Level Up is our brand-new, 10-week coaching programme created to help junior players build confidence, refine their skills, and have a blast while doing it.

Designed for children in School years 2 to 6, Level Up is perfect for cricketers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those already playing regular matches. With each weekly session focusing on a different core aspect of the game, players will be guided by our expert Foundation Coaches through fun, structured activities that promote both skill development and a genuine love for cricket.

Programme Details:

Block One (September – December):
Each week covers a different skill area – from batting and bowling to fielding and game awareness. These sessions are all about building strong foundations, discovering new strengths, and enhancing skill knowledge and ability.

Block Two (January – March):
Players revisit skills from Block 1 with more advanced drills and deeper tactical insights, making this the ideal preparation for hitting the ground running in the 2026 season.

Weekly topics:
1. Flat catching, straight drive and cover drive.
2. Pickup and over arm throw and fast bowling.
3. High catching and six hitting.
4. Diving catches and stops.
5. Wicket keeping
6. Sweep shot
7. Pull shot and cut shot
8. Flat catching, fast bowling and spin bowling
9. High catching and batting
10. Challenge week!

Why Choose Level Up?

- Expert coaching in a supportive, inclusive environment
- Progression-focused sessions tailored for different abilities
- Keeps children active and motivated during the off-season
- Helps players stay match-fit and mentally prepared for the season ahead
- A fun, friendly atmosphere that keeps kids coming back

Level Up is for any child in School years 2 to 6, regardless of their cricketing background. Whether they’re new to the sport or looking to take their performance to the next level. The Surrey Cricket Foundation Coaching team will deliver fun, engaging, and adaptable sessions to help your child grow.

Note: This course is scheduled to take place over twelve weeks with an end date of 13th December. This said, there will be ten weeks of coaching. There are NO SESSIONS on the 25th October and 1 November.

Looking to keep your child active, engaged, and progressing in their cricket journey during the off-season? Level Up is our brand-new, 10-week coaching programme created to help junior players build confidence, refine their skills, and have a blast while doing it.

Designed for children in School years 2 to 6, Level Up is perfect for cricketers of all experience levels, from complete beginners to those already playing regular matches. With each weekly session focusing on a different core aspect of the game, players will be guided by our expert Foundation Coaches through fun, structured activities that promote both skill development and a genuine love for cricket.

Programme Details:

Block One (September – December):
Each week covers a different skill area – from batting and bowling to fielding and game awareness. These sessions are all about building strong foundations, discovering new strengths, and enhancing skill knowledge and ability.

Block Two (January – March):
Players revisit skills from Block 1 with more advanced drills and deeper tactical insights, making this the ideal preparation for hitting the ground running in the 2026 season.

Weekly topics:
1. Flat catching, straight drive and cover drive.
2. Pickup and over arm throw and fast bowling.
3. High catching and six hitting.
4. Diving catches and stops.
5. Wicket keeping
6. Sweep shot
7. Pull shot and cut shot
8. Flat catching, fast bowling and spin bowling
9. High catching and batting
10. Challenge week!

Why Choose Level Up?

- Expert coaching in a supportive, inclusive environment
- Progression-focused sessions tailored for different abilities
- Keeps children active and motivated during the off-season
- Helps players stay match-fit and mentally prepared for the season ahead
- A fun, friendly atmosphere that keeps kids coming back

Level Up is for any child in School years 2 to 6, regardless of their cricketing background. Whether they’re new to the sport or looking to take their performance to the next level. The Surrey Cricket Foundation Coaching team will deliver fun, engaging, and adaptable sessions to help your child grow.

Note: This course is scheduled to take place over twelve weeks with an end date of 13th December. This said, there will be ten weeks of coaching. There are NO SESSIONS on the 25th October and 1 November.

For players who are serious about their cricket and ready to go all-in, Sharpen Up: Premium is our most exclusive coaching programme yet, designed to deliver high-level, personalised development that truly prepares young cricketers to stand out. This premium-level course offers individualised coaching in small-group sessions, focused entirely on each player’s unique needs, goals, and ambitions.
From day one, your child will be treated like the athlete they aspire to be – assessed, supported, and coached to bring out their very best.

Programme Structure:
Block One (September – December):
Players complete an initial assessment and begin working through their Personal Development Plan (PDP) created in collaboration with their coach. Weekly sessions are tailored around the group’s skill needs – covering batting, bowling, fielding and game intelligence, diving into high-performance learning and technique refinement.

Block Two (January – March):
Players revisit core skills, but with a deeper, more technical focus. This is where practice turns into mastery, and where progress is measured as players prepare to enter the 2026 season more confident, capable, and competitive than ever before.

Why choose Sharpen Up: Premium?
- Personal Development Plan (PDP) for every player, offering bespoke coaching to every player's needs
- Initial skills assessment and weekly tailored coaching, built around player needs and growth targets
- Small group sizes – max 5 player to coach ratio
- Video analysis to break down technique and track improvement
- Surrey County Pathway support – guidance on applications, video submissions & performance preparation
- Focused development across all skill areas – not just specialisation, but full-game excellence

Who Is It For?
Cricketers of all abilities in School years 6–9, with a clear goal of improving performance and chasing higher-level opportunities.

Note: This course is scheduled to take place over eleven weeks with an end date of 6th December. This said, there will be ten weeks of coaching. There is NO SESSION on the 25th October.

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U10’s – Sunday 28th September @ 9am-11am – INVITATIONAL (Week 1) – The Ken Barrington Cricket Centre, The Kia Oval

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U11’s – Sunday 28th September @ 11:30am-1:30pm – INVITATIONAL (Week 1) – The Ken Barrington Cricket Centre, The Kia Oval

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U12’s – Sunday 28th September @ 2pm-4pm – INVITATIONAL (Week 1) – The Ken Barrington Cricket Centre, The Kia Oval

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U17 & U18’s – Friday 3rd October @ 6:30-9:30pm – INVITATIONAL (Week 2)

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U10’s – Saturday 4th October @ 12:30-2:30pm – INVITATIONAL (Week 2) – Guildford High School Sports Hall

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U13’s – Saturday 4th October @ 2-4pm – INVITATIONAL (Week 2)

Surrey GIRLS Phase 2 Assessments – U11’s – Saturday 4th October @ 3pm-5pm – INVITATIONAL (Week 2) – Guildford High School Sports Hall