FCCA Winter Cricket Training - 2026/27First Class Coaching. First Class Development.
- Aug 8
- 4 min read
The FCCA Winter Training Programme 2026/27 returns to Imberhorne School, East Grinstead, from the third weekend of September 2026.
Our winter programme is designed to give young cricketers the structured, high-quality coaching they need to keep developing throughout the off-season.
Whether your child is starting their cricket journey, developing at club level, or already playing county and representative cricket, FCCA provides an environment where players can improve their technique, decision-making, confidence and overall understanding of the game.
🏏 Places are limited — book early to secure your preferred session.
A Proven Player Development Programme
Over the past year, FCCA has worked with more than 125 young cricketers, helping players progress across club, county and representative cricket.
For us, development is about much more than simply hitting more balls.
Our coaching focuses on helping players understand their game, develop strong technical foundations and build the skills required to perform consistently under pressure.
Every early morning, late evening and cold winter training session is worthwhile when we see our players progressing and enjoying their cricket.
The 2026/27 winter programme will once again combine:
One-to-one coaching
Small-group training
Age-specific development groups
Advanced player coaching
Technical batting and bowling development
Match-specific practice
Decision-making and game awareness
Individual player development
Winter Training Schedule
Training takes place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Imberhorne School.
Friday
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
One-to-one coaching
Advanced Group: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
One-to-one coaching
U13 Group: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Intermediate Group: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sunday
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
U10 Group: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Advanced Group: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Club Group: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
One-to-one coaching
Winter Training Fees
One-to-One Coaching
£54 per session
Individual coaching gives players the opportunity to work closely with an FCCA coach on specific technical or tactical areas of their game.
One-to-One Coaching with Raj Chaudhuri
£75 per session
Personal coaching sessions with FCCA Head Coach Raj Chaudhuri, focused on individual player development, technical improvement and game understanding.
2-Hour Group Training
£60 per session
Structured group coaching designed around player ability and development stage.
3-Hour Group Training
£70 per session
Longer advanced sessions allowing players to work through technical development, game scenarios and more demanding practice environments.
Programme Dates & Payment
The FCCA Winter Programme is split into two main training periods:
Before Christmas
12 weeks of training
After Christmas
14 weeks of training
To make payment easier for families, training fees can be paid:
In 6-week blocks
Or in full
Which Training Group Is Right for My Child?
Our groups are organised according to a combination of age, ability and current playing level.
The aim is always to place players in an environment that challenges them appropriately while allowing them to develop confidence and improve their skills.
U10 Group
Designed for younger players developing the fundamental skills required to build a strong cricketing foundation.
Sessions focus on:
Batting technique
Bowling fundamentals
Fielding
Movement
Coordination
Game understanding
Enjoyment of cricket
U13 Group
For developing junior players looking to improve their technical ability and become more confident match cricketers.
Training includes:
Batting development
Bowling development
Shot selection
Decision-making
Match awareness
Game-based practice
Intermediate Group
For established club players looking to take the next step in their development.
Players are challenged with more advanced technical work and realistic game situations.
Club Group
Designed for players competing regularly in club cricket who want structured winter coaching to strengthen their game ahead of the following season.
Advanced Group
Our Advanced Groups are designed for experienced players who require a more demanding training environment.
These sessions may be suitable for players competing at:
Strong club level
District level
County pathway level
County cricket
Representative cricket
Places in Advanced Groups are limited and player suitability may be discussed with the FCCA coaching team.
Why Train with FCCA?
At FCCA, our priority is long-term player development.
We want players to understand not only what they are doing, but why they are doing it.
Our coaching encourages players to build strong technical foundations while developing the ability to make their own decisions in match situations.
The ultimate aim is to help players develop towards unconscious competence — where good technique, movement and decision-making become natural rather than something they have to consciously think about during a game.
We focus on:
Strong batting fundamentals
Better balance and movement
Effective bowling techniques
Decision-making
Match awareness
Playing different types of bowling
Building confidence
Understanding individual strengths
Developing adaptable cricketers rather than robotic players
Limited Winter Availability
FCCA currently works with approximately 125–150 players, but we have only 17 hours of indoor training available each week.
This means our winter programme has very limited capacity.
Once a particular session or group becomes full, we may not be able to offer additional places unless another player cancels.
⚠️ We strongly recommend booking early.
If you have a preferred day, time or coaching group, please contact us as soon as possible.
Train This Winter. Perform Next Summer.
Winter is where a huge amount of cricket development happens.
Without the pressure of weekly matches, players have the opportunity to work on technical changes, experiment, learn and build the skills they will need when the new season begins.
The work you put in during the winter can make a huge difference when you walk out to bat, bowl or field the following summer.
Ready to start your 2026/27 winter training?
Secure your FCCA training place today.
📍 Imberhorne School, East Grinstead
📞 07961 574314
🏏 Book Early — Limited Places Available
We look forward to welcoming new and returning players back to FCCA this September for another winter of learning, development and cricket.
First Class Cricket Academy
First Class Coaching. First Class Results.
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