The ambition is to provide unrivalled expert cricket coaching by top quality coaches for juniors learning the game. The Lewdown Cricket Academy boasts a great reputation across Devon and Cornwall as one the leading cricket coaching services, with young cricketers representing their District or County.

The Philosophy

To provide an opportunity for young cricketers at club and school level to maximise their ability.  The Lewdown Cricket Academy has a structured cricket coaching set up whether your child is a beginner or has ambitions to become a Professional Cricketer.

The Professional Touch

The Lewdown Cricket Academy believes that having ex Professional cricketers and coaches running the coaching has huge benefits for young cricketers.  Not only do they pass on expert technical cricket coaching, they can also pass on their own experiences and vast knowledge of the First Class game. Young cricketers are more receptive to Professional cricketers and coaches running the coaching due to the ‘hero factor’ of having seen the coach play on TV, or the knowledge that the coach has been at the top of the game. With children’s attention the key to development, we offer a unique service incomparable to any other cricket coaching in the area.

The Coaches

James Hope

James is a high profile coach currently working with the full Devon CCC squad as well as various junior Development Squads in the County. James plays Premier League cricket for Budleigh Salterton and has enjoyed many successes at Exeter CC, Exmouth CC and Paignton CC.  Previously James set up and ran the Teignmouth Cricket Academy based at Trinity School, was employed as Exmouth CC’s, Paignton CC’s and now currently Budleigh CC’s lead coach.  James has a wealth of coaching experience and is UKCC Level 2 qualified.

Kris Harris

Kris achieved full County honours with Cornwall as a top order batsman. Now the Head of Cricket at Okehampton College, Kris is a UKCC Level 2 coach who plays for Lewdown CC 1st XI and is always promoting the virtues of cricket.

Brenden Worth

Brenden won a prestigious Nat West OSCA (Outstanding Services to Cricket Award) in 2009 for his coaching services. With 15 years coaching experience and a devout 'disciple of all things cricket' Brenden is driven to provide an enjoyable and rewarding cricket experience for all who attend his sessions. ECB Club Coach accredited, Brenden also manages District teams and as Lead Coach delivers Chance to Shine Government programmes on behalf of County Boards.

Lorna Rolfe

Lorna played Representative cricket for Thames Valley, The West, East Midlands, and Surrey 2nds and also coached junior boys and girls as part of Surrey's junior programme. She also worked with Surrey CCC, their development officer and Paediatric Occupational Therapists from Kingston hospital, to coach children with developmental delay using Kwik cricket to assess and plan for their individual needs.

All of our coaches are CRB checked; hold first aid and child protection qualifications

Testimonials

OCRA is a charity that aims to “maintain and develop sporting opportunities and facilities”. It has been excellent working with Brenden in order that OCRA can add cricket activities to holiday time and after school activity. Lewdown Cricket Academy provides a great opportunity for local children to develop skills and enjoy the game of cricket. Brenden has helped with children who are considered “elite” as well as those struggling with fundamental movement and skill acquisition. Congratulations on your award and on the clubs input for local cricket.

School Sports Co-ordinator

“Creating more active opportunities for young people”

Lewdown Cricket Academy have helped local primary schools and held a recent festival that was enjoyed by all. Brenden has also worked at the Community College in helping cricket development for all abilities. It is great to have clubs like Lewdown that offer excellent opportunities for children, youths and adults to be active, healthy, learning skills, competing at appropriate levels and having fun. Congratulations on your award and being pro-active for the development of your sport.

www.ocrasport.org.uk

‘Brenden has been instrumental in the success of Lewdown's junior section.  He has become a Level 2 coach and with it has arranged and coached in over 15 schools.  He has used the school sports network to achieve this and has created very good partnerships with local schools, thus ensuring the future for Lewdown Cricket Club looks bright’

‘Brenden is a worthy winner of a Devon OSCA and will represent Devon at the National NatWest OSCA’s event in October held at Lords Cricket Ground.’

Matt Theedom - Devon Cricket Development Manager

Morgan really enjoyed yesterday’s session, and said it was really good indoors; in particular the time taken to explain rules / details etc ... Myself, I think you and your training team are doing a fantastic job, well organised and informative to the kids, teaching them the basics, and the theory behind the game in a positive, productive manner. Well done to all.

Len Scott, parent

"The coaching and structure of the course was brilliant, particularly playing the matches every day and varying who was captain."
"There was a really healthy competitive spirit and yet everyone got to participate."

Junior participants

We have been more than impressed with the warm, friendly welcome that we received at Lewdown Cricket Academy.  The boys are enjoying their cricket and we can see their improvement.  A well run organisation with committed members.  Thank you

Graeme Horn, parent