U12 & BELOW | ELITE ACADEMY

Service Description

🏏 U12 & BELOW ELITE ACADEMY 2026 10-Week Elite Development Programme The HCA U12 & Below Elite Academy is a 10-week winter programme for ambitious young cricketers who want to develop their skills, game understanding and confidence in a high-quality training environment. Sessions are structured, challenging and progressive, helping players build strong technical foundations while developing the tactical awareness, decision-making and competitive habits needed to progress. Sundays | 1:30pm–3:30pm 🏏 CRICKET DEVELOPMENT • Batting technique and scoring options • Bowling control, consistency and variations • Batting against pace and spin • Match scenarios and game awareness • Fielding, catching and movement • Decision-making under pressure • Confidence and competitive habits • Regular coaching feedback 💪 CRICKET-SPECIFIC S&C Cricket-specific physical development is incorporated throughout the programme, with a focus on movement, speed, coordination, strength and athleticism. The aim is to help players move better, become stronger and build the physical foundations required as they continue to develop. 🧠 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Players will also work on the wider areas that influence performance, including confidence, discipline, preparation, communication, decision-making and understanding their own game. 👨‍🏫 COACHING & ENVIRONMENT Led by the HCA coaching team of experienced international, franchise and professional players and coaches. Players train in a positive but competitive environment built around high standards, purposeful practice and continuous improvement. Sessions are designed to challenge players while providing the coaching, feedback and support required to keep progressing. ✨ PROGRAMME INCLUDES 🏏 High-quality cricket coaching 👥 Structured group training 📈 Regular player development & feedback 💪 Cricket-specific S&C 🧠 Tactical & game-awareness development 🎽 HCA training kit 🌟 International, franchise & professional coaching exposure 📍 Bolder Academy, MacFarlane Lane, Isleworth, TW7 5DB ⚠️ APPLICATION BASED Players must complete the HCA Winter Academy application before joining. HCA will place players into the training group that best suits their current level and development needs. Develop your game. Raise your standards. Keep progressing.