Wicketkeeping with Simon Guy
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Simon Guy is an ECB Level 4 Wicket Keeping Coach who works for the ECB both with the U16s to England Lions and within the Coach Education Environment (Level 3&4) courses.
Simon introduces a fascinating insight into Wicket Keeping and how individualised it can be with keepers having different Catching lengths (Some players having straight arms at length to catch, some bend the elbows to catch right next to the body and some mid way), methods of movement to the ball, there are fundamentals like Posture, Catching area, how we return the ball back to the stumps. Alignment to the bowler is one of the most impactful things that he teaches. Simon blends his use of drills/equipment to allow players to learn from the drill or presents multiple options and
allows them to explore them with guidance.
His energy in the sessions is just amazing and players should expect to catch upto and even more than 1000 catches in a Masterclass session. Players return and keep seeing new drills and ideas to keep them engaged and learning.
- Ex-Yorkshire CCC cricketer (16 years at the club – 11 years on the first class staff)
- Qualified Level 4 coach
- England U19s & U17s coach
- Supported ECB skill sets under Bruce French
- Derbyshire CCC wicket-keeping coach
- Deliver level 3 wicket-keeping Module for ECB
- 2010 England Women’s wicket-keeping coach
Simon has an amazing energy to his sessions and enthusiasm which really helps engage with the players. He has a fantastic coaching style in how he builds rapports with our players whatever their level of cricket. With innovative sessions, concepts and drills he methodically helps players understand ‘their game’ which is one of the most important traits we value in Simons work
Simon Guy
I look to nurture, encourage and support a growth mind set with players and to develop strategies and clear thought process that they are able to take out into the middle and use under pressure. As a level 4 coach and being involved in the England system, I am always able to access new coaching and playing tools that are being used at the very highest level of the game.
What Parent's Say
Best Cricket Academy in London
J. Brouwer
The coaches built an immediate rapport with my son. He was learning power hitting and then worked on his spin bowling. The energy they have in sessions - it is amazing to see it last for 8–10 hours throughout the day!
D. Wallace
The gadgets and the fact that no session has been the same for 4 years is just amazing! There is so much depth to each shot. My child now commentates on games and talks about things I never even noticed. This is an amazing educational experience for parents and a player.
T. Singh
My child has improved his confidence not just in his game but within his teams. He was once a shy person who rarely said anything. ECPA and their approach of challenging players to think has made him say what he thinks and explain why. They run tests for the players and explain the processes. Other coaches just tell you to do it and get on with it, whereas here they work with the player to get them where they need to be.
R. Chelliah
My child was a player I would constantly tell what to do. After meeting the ECPA coaches they not only taught me how to be more supportive of my son, but he went from an average club spinner to a County level spinner who is playing with power and invention, scoring 60 in 30 balls against the coaches club. The positive attitude the coaches bring to the players in sessions and games is amazing and such a contrast to other coaches or academies. Their knowledge is very impressive too! Our very first session saw them playing switch hits - I couldn’t believe what I was watching but it was so empowering. There is always a method to what can look like madness.
J. Barrett
When your child is waking up and is happy to do a 2 hour drive to get to training and give it 100%, you know they have found the right coach. The detail, the sharing of knowledge with players so that they understand everything is just amazing. They told us their job is to make themselves redundant and with the amount of new ideas they have I doubt that would be possible. I would recommend joining their academy to anyone.
Osman
The level of support my child has received is unbelievable. If we have questions we Whatsapp and send videos and you get replies. They aren’t your typical money coaches. They genuinely care to see your child excel and mine is not playing county cricket. The depth of knowledge for batting, bowling and fielding is amazing and they break everything down and rebuild it.
S. Khan
I was told by various parents at our club about the academy and how the sessions were positive and included elite Masterclasses. The entire thing intrigued me. We came to an assessment and had bat speeds, bowling speeds measured and hitting contest etc. After this, we were given feedback and it was interesting to see that they chat to us and the player, to decide who they take on courses. Most coaches just take us on and we did not get much personal touch but this team are only interested in seeing their players improve and supporting their growth. It’s a wonderful environment and I would wholeheartedly recommend it.
T. Javed
We came to an assessment and had bat speeds, bowling speeds measured and hitting contest etc. After this, we were given feedback and it was interesting to see that they chat to us and the player, to decide who they take on courses. Most coaches just take us on and we did not get much personal touch but this team are only interested in seeing their players improve and supporting their growth. It’s a wonderful environment and I would wholeheartedly recommend it.