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ECB Coach Development are delighted to announce that applications for ECB Advanced Coach will be live from 5.00pm – 23rd June 2026 - for three cohorts starting in Autumn and Winter 2026.
Programme information including schedules for all three cohorts can be viewed by CLICKING HERE
The cost of the programme is £2000.
The deadline for submitting applications to the ECB is 13th July 2026 at 9.00am.
An overview of the application process can be downloaded below:
In order to apply for the programme, each applicant must:
Please note the ECB do NOT accept overseas coaching qualifications.
Professional Recommendation
Please note that the inclusion of a professional recommendation is a mandatory requirement for 2026. Any applications submitted without one completed will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
The referee must hold a leadership position within the organisation deploying the applicant in their primary coaching role. They should be well placed to comment on the applicant’s role, provide insight into their suitability for the programme and explain how the programme will support their development in that role.
Applicants are responsible for providing the professional recommendation template to their nominated referee. The template provided MUST be used for the recommendation as no alternative method will be accepted.
A link to the template is available on the application form for the applicants however, it can also be accessed by clicking ECB Advanced Coach 2026 - Professional Recommendation
The deadline for a referee to submit their recommendation is the same as the application deadline which is 9.00am on 13th July 2026.
ECB Advanced Coach Application Form
To access the application form, please use the link below:
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