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Disillusioned with the staid and elitist coaching courses at the counties Phil
Boast and Dan Shepherd decided to start up The Academy of Cricket Excellence
(ACE) to bring quality, enjoyable and accessible coaching for children between
the ages of
6 and 14. Since 2003 word has got around about the quality of the
coaching and how much fun the kids have and the Academy welcomed its 600th
young cricketer to it’s courses and camps last year!
Coach Profile:
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Phil Boast |
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Head Coach: Phil Boast.
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Born August ’68. Been playing cricket since
then!
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Married with two children.
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Phil’s the founding coach at ACE and has
been coaching kids within his club (Chertsey CC) and with ACE for more than 14
years.
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He is a qualified ECB registered cricket
coach, CRB checked and is an experienced First-Aider.
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Phil has played cricket at Chertsey Cricket
Club all his life and has been the club’s most successful bowler for well over a
decade. He played for Surrey at school and under 19 level captained his college
and played for the British Colleges.
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He still has a childlike joy for the game
and this is often commented on with regard to how he interacts with the kids
resulting in a lot of fun!
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He is passionate about the sport and
believes it is a wonderful example of a character building pastime open to
everyone.
Coach Profile:
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Dan Shepherd |
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Assistant Head Coach: Dan
Sheperd
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Born 17th July 1981. Been
playing cricket since he was big enough to hold a bat & throw a ball!
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Playing Experience: Chertsey Cricket
Club, Central Surrey U13s, U14s & U15s, Dubbo CYMS Cougars (Australia).
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Coaching Experience: Chertsey Cricket Club
Academy & U15s, Dubbo CYMS Cougars U14s, 5 years as ACE’s deputy head coach.
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Qualifications: Professional CSLA coaching
badge obtained in 2004, CRB checked & a qualified first aider.
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He has played for Chertsey Cricket Club
since he was 8 years old, making his 1stXI debut at 16. He was club captain
for seasons 2007 and 2008. He spent the winter of 04/05 as an overseas player
for the Dubbo CYMS Cougars in New South Wales, Australia, where he also
coached the U14s team.
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He finds coaching a really rewarding
experience, particularly watching the kids constantly learning & improving
their cricketing skills without even knowing it, whilst making new friends and
having a bucket load of fun along the way!!
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I believe ACE provides kids of all levels
the chance to improve and participate in a great sport, which otherwise would
not be available to them outside the county cricket setup.
Coach profile:
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Stuart Eagles |
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Coaching Experience: In terms of hours
spent coaching youngsters Stuart is our most experienced coach having brought
through several teams of youths from under 11 to under 15/16 level. Invaluable
member of the team.
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Qualifications: CRB checked & a qualified
first aider.
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He has played for Chertsey Cricket Club
since he was 11 years old, making his 1stXI debut at 18. A talented leg
spinner and exceptional fielder. He is their current Sunday captain.
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Although the quietest of the coaches
Stuart’s thoughtful and intuitive coaching has given many kids a great start
in the game and through his own athletic fielding prowess has amazed and
inspired many more!
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