The NECA Junior Player Development Programme consists of 10 x 90 minute sessions (60 minute sessions for U7 & U9 children) specifically designed to challenge and improve young players.

The programme is designed and delivered by Level 3 coahces who will offer a diverse range of specific skills that will be player centered to maximiase participant development.

Players can expect a maximum of 15 attendees (25 attendees for U7 & U9 sessions) on their respective age group course, which will ensure a low player to coach ratio to optimise player contact time:

• 15 hours of net time & skills coaching covering all aspects of the game.

• Modern drills and practice methods as used by many current First Class Players.

• Strength & Conditioning built into the programme.

• Use of Bola Ball Machines.

• Courses are open to both boys and girls.

Some clarification regarding which age group your child will be in for these courses is below, with school year being for the 2023/24 academic year:

• U7 - Year 2 & below
• U9 - Year 3 & 4
• U11 - Year 5 & 6
• U13 - Year 7 & 8
• U15 - Year 9 & 10
• U18 - Year 11, 12 & 13

2025 Pre-Season coaching:

U7 & U9's: £150 - There are three sessions;

U7's Softball - Friday: 16:30 - 17:30 Starting on Friday 24th January for 10 weeks.  The last sessions will be 4th April. Book Here

U9's Softball - Friday: 17:30 - 18:30 Starting on Friday 24th January for 10 weeks.  The last sessions will be 4th April. Book Here

U9's Intro to Hardball - Friday: 18:30 - 19:30 Starting on Friday 24th January for 10 weeks.  The last sessions will be 4th April. Book Here

U11's: £230 - There are two sessions;

Monday: 16:45 - 18:15 Starting on the 20th Jan for 10 weeks.  The last session will be 31st March.  Book Here

Saturday: 09:00 - 10.30 Starting on the 25th Jan for 10 weeks.  The last session will be 14th December.  Book Here

U13's: £230 - There is one sessions;

Monday: 18:15 - 19:45 Starting on the 20th Jan for 10 weeks.  The last session will be 31st March.  Book Here