The cricket programme, for pupils aged 7-18, offers high quality cricket coaching from county cricketers, Alex Stafford and Callum Guest. Our bespoke programme allows children to develop their skills year-round and take advantage of the excellent facilities.
What does Culford's Cricket Programme offer young cricketers?
The cricket programme offers young players a range of essential components that will allow them to develop their talent and significantly improve their sporting abilities. The programme includes:
Regular personalised coaching sessions with cricket professional, Alex Stafford, Callum Guest or Alistair Younger
Technical skill development
Specialised cricket strength and conditioning training
The rugby programme, available for pupils aged 11-18, offers high quality coaching led by Mark Bolton, an ex-Irish and Great Britain Rugby League international who played professional rugby for eight years. Mark is supported by Spencer Williams, an ex England U18 and Eastern Counties coach and coach to the Diss men’s senior team. The programme provides the opportunity to combine an excellent education up to A Level with tailored, high performance, training.
About Specialist Rugby at CulFord
Successful candidates will receive a year round rugby programme including:
Specific skills sessions up to three times a week
Coaching linked to county and regional rugby structures
Additional strength and conditioning training
Competitive fixtures throughout Autumn and Spring terms
The Hockey Programme is led by Graham Moodie, ex-International hockey player who has 58 GB caps and played in the 2004 Olympics. The hockey team is also supported by Alex Bibby. We continue to develop our partnership with Bury St Edmunds Hockey Club, allowing players to play their club hockey at Culford; this partnership continues to thrive and help develop our players.
About Specialist Hockey at Culford
Successful hockey candidates will receive a year round training programme, which will include:
Competitive indoor and outdoor fixtures throughout the Autumn and Spring terms
Specific skills and team training at least three times a week
Video and match analysis sessions
A hockey specific fitness development program to be used throughout the school year which includes strength, conditioning and SAQ training
Netball at Culford is one of our leading girls sports and our teams have consistently reached county finals. We have a strong base of players, coaches and support staff across the school.
Sophie Hansell, Head of Netball, leads a team of dedicated coaches who produce excellent results across the board. Sophie plays and coaches at regional and national level. Netball is accessible to pupils in both the Autumn and Spring term. During the Autumn term we focus on preparing for the county competitions, whilst in Spring term we compete against other schools.
Facilities
We have five outdoor courts and two indoor courts.
The Netball Programme typically includes:
Detailed, focused and progressive small group skill and technical development training
Strength and conditioning training
Coaching linked to county structures
Video analysis
"With one to one lessons across all sports you can really make the most out of the fantastic coaches and facilities at Culford."
