Train Like a Pro. Play Like a Champion. Lead Like a Future International.

🏏 The UK’s Ultimate County-Level Performance Pathway for U10–U19s

With access to world-class coaches, specialist programmes, and county/national-level match exposure, this is the launchpad for your cricketing journey

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Demand is sky-high. Secure your place — and your future — today.
“This isn’t just about playing cricket — it’s about mastering life, leadership, and high performance.”
 Limited Places.

Trials every Saturday , Limited places .

County-Level Development Programme (CLDP)

Train like a pro. Compete like a champion.

The County-Level Development Programme by Middlesex Schools Cricket is a year-round elite pathway for ambitious cricketers in London. With professional coaching, sports-science support, personalised development plans, and competitive county-standard matches, CLDP prepares players to perform at the highest level.

From expert skill sessions and tactical training to showcase fixtures and overseas tours, this programme opens real county opportunities — without selection politics.

Book your trial today and unlock your full potential.

💥 Why Tomorrow’s Cricket Leaders Choose Middlesex Schools Cricket

“Skill. Strategy. Steel. A Champion’s Mindset, Become the Player Every Team Needs.”

Engineered for serious players who dream bigger, train harder, and perform under pressure.

Elite Tactical Intelligence

Learn the fine margins that win matches — develop game awareness, game plans, decisive thinking, and strategic excellence

Peak Mental Performance

Develop resilience, focus, mindfulness and unwavering composure when it matters most.

Leadership & Life Mastery

We forge leaders — not just players. Learn adaptability, responsibility, and team-first leadership skills.

Fielding Excellence for the Modern Game

Develop your throwing, catching, ground fielding, diving using methods from professional baseball. We look into the Perception/Action Cycle to develop anticipation.

Athletic Edge through World-Class S&C

Training programmes are created with Volt to develop the foundations of movement: Acceleration, Deceleration, Jumping to help the players become the best version of themselves.

True County-Level Exposure

An opportunity to challenge your skillset against: Borough, District, County, and National teams — with the chance to showcase your talent at premier UK festivals and in International Series (pre-ICC Qualifiers).

Apply through registration Form and we will send you link to upload a Trial Video

Programme structure

Saturdays

  • 10:00 AM–11:30 AM – Skills training for younger players and players who do not make the age-group squads, to help further their development.
  • 11:30 AM–1:00 PM – U11
  • 1:00 PM–2:30 PM – U12
  • 2:30 PM–4:00 PM – U13
  • 4:00 PM–5:30 PM – U14
  • 5:30 PM–7:00 PM – U15

Sundays

  • 9:00 AM–10:30 AM – U18
  • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM – U11–U14 mop-up/development sessions. Please separate players into suitable sub-groups.

Key Dates

  • Programme period: 26 September 2026 – 27 March 2027

What your annual place includes

  1. 30 professional‑grade coaching sessions 
  2. 50+ hours of transformative training
  3. 40–50‑over county‑standard match opportunities
  4. Mental resilience, tactical leadership and ‘champion mindset’ modules
  5. AI performance tracking 
  6. Strength & Conditioning progression 
  7. Access to specialist excellence pathways 
  8. Scholarships and flexible finance options available

How to enroll

01

Complete the online trial form

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Secure your trial slot

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Attend the skills trial

Safeguarding & welfare pledge

  • All coaches DBS‑checked and ECB Safe‑Hands certified.
  • Dedicated Welfare Officer at every session.
  • Nine published policies including Photography & Skin‑Care guidance.
  • Parent WhatsApp groups for instant comms & venue updates.

Parent zone

Transparent reports, livestream links, free workshops

Your investment maximised: half‑term progress reports, fixture livestreams for relatives abroad, and parent workshops on fuelling teenagers & supporting mental health.

Girls’ county pathway

equal ambition, tailored support

We run a dedicated girls’ CLDP stream with the same coaching calibre, match calendar and scholarship funding, delivered in a safe, encouraging environment that prioritises mental and tactical growth.

Coaches

Prashant Patel

Director & Co-founder;
Head Coach (ECB Level 4);
Safeguarding Officer

Steffan Jones

ECB Level 3;
Owner and Founder of PaceLab;
Fast Bowling Lead Coach (Middlesex Schools Cricket is one of the PaceLab Global Hubs for the UK)

Simon Guy

Wicket Keeping Specialist Coach;
ECB Level 4;
ECB Wicket Keeping Tutor

Will Lintern

Great Britain Baseball Throwing, Fielding and Power Hitting Lead for Middlesex Schools Cricket;
Former Ireland Cricket Fielding Coach

Plus a roster of ECB Level 3 & 2 coaches and qualified teachers.

Success snapshot wall

players now in county squads
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active learners
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engaged families
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Alumni representing 13 national youth teams and 10 Bunbury England trials

Key Benefits

Match & Tour Exposure

Competitive fixtures and international tour opportunities.

Holistic Player Development

Technical skills, game intelligence, leadership, teamwork and resilience.

Proven Player Pathway

Players progressing to county, national and higher-level cricket.

Excellence in Development

A proven pathway to excellence.

World-Class Coaching

Delivered by ECB Level 2–4 qualified coaches

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FAQs

Players aged 9–19 who are not currently on a county age‑group contract but play at Borough / District level or equivalent school standard.

Core skill modules are co‑educational; match squads and certain workshops are single‑sex to ensure equal opportunities.

Venue hire, coach assessment time, video analysis platform and personalised feedback.

County‑contracted players may join masterclasses and tours, subject to county release.

Yes – need‑based scholarships for Pupil‑Premium students and staged payment plans.

Contact us via the enquiry form; late assessments are possible where capacity allows.

Top‑spec indoor centres across West & Central London with 3.6 m run‑ups and bowling‑machine lanes

Yes, for masterclasses only – county release letter required.

Yes, for masterclasses only – county release letter required.

Coach/minibus from a central pick‑up; parent lift‑share chat provided.

Dedicated 30‑minute block within each session plus optional fortnightly clinics.

With parental consent, yes – speeds pathway alignment and scouting.

Glossary

County Age‑Group (CAG)

official ECB pathway squads.

Ludimos

AI video‑analysis platform for cricket.

County Age‑Group (CAG)

official ECB pathway squads.

Power‑hitting

method to maximise boundary percentage via biomechanics

Pupil‑Premium scholarship

government‑funded support for eligible students.

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