Want to experience what it takes to train like an elite cricketer?

Performance Cricket is a 3-night residential camp for cricketers aged 10–17 years, taking place at Lord Wandsworth College, RG29 1TB, from 5th–8th August 2026.

This high-performance programme offers aspiring county, district, and school first team cricketers the chance to train with elite coaches, alongside like-minded individuals. Across three days, players will develop technical skills, develop game-sense, engage in cricket strength and conditioning, and learn about sports nutrition and recovery strategies.

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Expert Cricket Academy Coaches

Performance Cricket will be delivered by expert coaches from The Cricket Academy, led by a Level 3 Head Coach with extensive experience in player development.

Across the residential, players will benefit from high-level technical and tactical coaching, small-group learning, and player-specific development sessions. The coaching team is supported by staff who are all enhanced DBS checked, NGB qualified, and trained in safeguarding and welfare.

As a special highlight, the camp will also include a STAR VISIT from a current or former professional cricketer. During the visit, players will take part in a coaching session led by the athlete and enjoy an exclusive Q&A, gaining insights into elite cricket, performance mindset, and what it takes to progress to the highest levels.

About The Cricket Academy

Our passion for high‑quality, elite‑standard cricket coaching is reflected in our partnerships with recognised performance specialists, including The WK Coach and The R66T Academy. They highlight our commitment to giving young players the opportunity to learn from industry-leading voices and coaching minds who are redefining youth cricket development.

The Performance Cricket programme provides a fully immersive, high-performance training experience designed to challenge and elevate ambitious young cricketers.

Training groups are organised by age and ability, ensuring each player receives tailored coaching that matches their playing level and development needs.

Each day follows a structure that mirrors the demands of elite training environments:

Morning Activation
A daily preparation block to prime the body and mind for performance, including:

• Mobility and dynamic movement patterns
• Cricket-specific warm-up drills
• Skill activation and fielding work

Cricket Sessions
High‑intensity cricket coaching before lunch, focusing on:

• Technical batting, bowling, and fielding development
• Tactical themes such as strike rotation, pressure management, and field placements
• Decision-making and game-sense

Afternoon Programme
A blend of performance development and game-based learning, including:

• Match scenario training and competitive game play
• Cricket strength and conditioning, speed and agility
• Recovery sessions such as stretching, mobility, and regeneration work

Over the course of the residential, players will experience over 15 hours of elite cricket coaching, performance workshops, and player development sessions.

At Activate Camps, we understand that sending your child on a residential camp is a big decision. That’s why we place as much emphasis on pastoral care as we do on delivering exceptional sports programmes.

Our dedicated team ensures every child feels safe, supported, and at home from the moment they arrive.

The residential programme includes:

• Evening Entertainment Activities
• Secure on-campus Accommodation
• 3 meals a day and fresh fruit/snacks
• 24/7 welfare support staff