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The Modern Head of Cricket

with Neil Rollings

Webinar

Course Description

The expectations of the Head of Cricket have changed considerably over the last generation.  Although the game faces considerable pressures, many of them new, it continues to thrive in environments in which it is well-run.  Although numbers participating continue to decline on average, some schools have more players than ever, and greater enthusiasm for the game.

This new seminar is intended for current, and aspiring, Heads of Cricket, who seek to build programmes which can continue to thrive in an era of changing expectations.  It will consider the threats faced by the game, with potential responses, and examine the characteristics of successful Cricket provision in the modern age

  • Adapting to the contemporary landscape of school Cricket
  • Inspiring a love of the game
  • Cricket within the Games Programme
  • Managing upwards: working with Head and SLT
  • Inter-school fixtures and competitions
  • Game formats
  • Supporting the best players
  • Accommodating exam pressures
  • Managing a coaching programme
  • Accommodating inclusivity
  • Co-educational Cricket provision

Course leaders

Neil Rollings

Meet your course leader, Neil Rollings

Neil Rollings was Director of Sport in four independent schools, over a 21-year career. He now works with schools in UK and overseas, developing sports programmes and appointing Directors of Sport. He is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood, was Chairman of the Professional Association of Directors of Sport in Independent Schools, and is Course Director of the University of Buckingham MA programme in Leading School Sport.

Booking options

The Modern Head of Cricket

From £76.50

  • Tuesday 2nd February 2027

    Webinar 2027

    with Neil Rollings

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How it works

Up to 5 members of staff from your school can join the webinar together, each logging in from their own device, one flat rate covers everyone, rather than booking individually. Your Zoom link will be sent to each participant's email address ahead of the session, so make sure you provide a name and email for everyone who's attending. As with our individual bookings, a recording is available for 48 hours afterwards for anyone who can't make the live session.

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