What we do
Programmes
NFBA is a world-class fast bowling academy where we get incredible results.
Developing the next-gen
elite fast bowling programme
This is no ordinary programme. It takes place across the 7 months of the UK off-season – October to April. We accept players from 9 years of age, up to 27 years. They are spread across multiple academies, with fast bowlers in specific academies dependent upon whether they are returning for another year or a new intake. That’s because there is a programme for every academy, specifically written to drive bespoke training. So it’s no surprise the lead coaches Ian Pont & Catherine Dalton are well-versed in both talent ID and talent development.
This elite fast bowling programme is developed and managed by a team of expert coaches, former & current professionals and highly specialised educators. You will get a massive 40 hours of coach contact time during your Academy over 8 highly-intensive and educational sessions. In addition, you have access to coaching staff outside of these times to support you. The combination of expert staff and world-class facilities results in a cricket academy programme unmatched by any other.
The Academy fees are £2,250, with part and full scholarships available for those who need financial support.
Our Programme
Who is it for?
The academies are separated by age/ability/years attended, so all get the same, superb fast bowling programme. NFBA is a world-class fast bowling academy where we get incredible results. That’s why players travel from all across the UK and beyond – from Yorkshire, Lancashire, Hampshire, Somerset, Shropshire, Sussex, Surrey, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Kent, Essex, Middlesex, Hertfordshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Wales. We also welcome students from Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands. We currently have one UAE international studying in the UK and one South African player on a visa.
This shows that our programme truly is for anyone aged 9-27 who wants to become the best fast bowler they can be, regardless of where they come from.
Age 9-13
Our world-class coaching staff comprises of some of the most renowned and experienced fast bowling coaches
Age 14-27
Our world-class coaching staff comprises of some of the most renowned and experienced fast bowling coaches
Our Programme
Why our programme?
Expert Staff & World-Class Facilities
The combination of expert staff and world-class facilities results in a cricket academy programme unmatched by any other. The Academy takes you on a personal journey of technical & tactical expertise alongside strong sports psychology mentoring plus fitness programme, which is bespoke for you and designed based on your current fitness levels.
Plus, we work with a speed gun to monitor and measure your progression. And we are partnered by Fulltrack AI, meaning your development is analysed every step of the way. Our aim is to get the very best out of you.
Sports Psychology & Improving your mental space
Our sports psychology helps you understand how to think in game, how to improve your mental space, getting the most from who you are, understanding how to cope with stress and disappointment and what to do when it doesn’t go as you wish. And these continue way past the end of the camp dates. We don’t just leave you after we’ve seen you. Our support is for the year. Within each of our groups, you have continued access to coaching help, support & advice.
Plus we run ‘Performance Of the Week’ inspirational posts on social media and help promote those who are doing well. Players and parents interact with us and we share in the successes with them.
Trial info
Get selected for the programme by trial
Our reputation is exceptional and we need to produce exceptional talent. We recommend players to T20 franchises, first class teams, county age groups, elite school programmes plus help create opportunities at all levels across white ball and red ball cricket. It’s why we are the very best at what we do.
But first you have to be selected. And this is done by TRIAL only. If you want to have the opportunity to be part of the NFBA please visit our trial page.
The trials are for an hour with Ian Pont & Catherine Dalton, our two main coaches, running them personally. So you will get to meet Ian & Cath. The format is a warm up and general bowl, before the speed test on the Pocket Radar Pro Speed Gun and Display, followed by a small coaching session on a chosen variation two see how you interact with the coaches and take on new information. You can book your chance now by going to trial page.
World-class
Coaching Staff
