BYAS ACADEMY CRICKET
High-quality cricket coaching for players aged 7–17, from beginners to advanced.
Led by David Byas and a team of experienced coaches, our programmes include our 14-Week Winter Sessions (November-Easter), One-to-One coaching, and our popular 4-Day Summer Residential Camps - all designed to develop skills, confidence, and love of the game.
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Ages 7–17
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Ability-based groups (not age-based)
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Coach to player ratio 1:8
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Beginners welcome
Meet Our Cricket Coaches
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David Byas
Founder of Byas Academy, former Yorkshire County Cricket Captain and Director of Sport at Pocklington School, with decades of elite playing and coaching experience.
Paul Shaw
Former England Women’s Performance Coach and Staffordshire County player, currently working with the ECB on coaching seminars.
Matt Pilans
Former Yorkshire and Surrey Player
Former Yorkshire Player
Robyn Childe
Sports and Exercise Science graduate, UKSCA Youth Strength & Conditioning coach with experience working with Yorkshire County Cricket Club players.
Georgia Hird
Former England Cricketer, Lancashire legend, County Championship-winning Captain, Former Lancashire Head Coach
Glen Chapple
Coach at Pocklington School and player for Yapham Women’s 1st Team
Rachel Danby
Camp Options
Cricket at Byas Academy throughout the year includes:
4-Day Summer Residential Camps
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Residential and non-residential options
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Full summer camp experience
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Ages 7-17
14-Week Winter Cricket Programme (November–Easter)
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Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays (depending on age and ability)
One-to-One Coaching
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Tailored 1 or 2 hour sessions by appointment for batsmen, bowlers or wicket-keepers at Pocklington School facilities, with video analysis available.
👉 Dates, availability and prices are listed on the Bookings page.
2-DAY CAMPS
Our 2-day camps run during school holidays (typically Easter and May half-term) and cater to all skill levels. Players aged 7–17 are grouped by ability and enjoy a competitive, fun environment.
Camp times: 10am–4pm
What’s included:
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Core skill development from basic to advanced drills
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Technical and tactical training
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Conditioned games and skill competitions
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Players are divided into competing “nations” for team challenges
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Bring your own kit, packed lunch, and drinks (equipment available on request)
4-DAY SUMMER CAMPS
Running over 4-days each summer, these camps combine expert coaching with a full residential experience at Pocklington School.
Options: Residential and Non-residential
Camp times: Starts midday Day 1, ends 4pm Day 4
Highlights:
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Video feedback and skill analysis
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Physical conditioning workshops
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Match play: 11-a-side and 6-a-side games
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‘Byas Academy Got Talent’ team competition
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Individual coaching appraisals
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Evening entertainment and activities
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Accommodation and all meals included for residential players
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Byas Academy Adidas branded kit for all players
Non-residential players arrive around 8am daily and can stay through evening activities.
Winter Cricket Programme
Weekly Winter Cricket Sessions
Our popular winter programme runs from November to Easter at Pocklington School Sports Hall. Suitable for all abilities, boys and girls aged 7+.
Schedule (depending on age and ability):
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Monday: Age 14+ (5:15pm–6:45pm)
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Thursday: Ages 7–11 (5:15pm–6:45pm)
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Friday: Ages 12–13 (5:15pm–6:45pm)
Why attend?
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14 weeks of focused coaching
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Coach-to-player ratio 1:8
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Groups organised by ability
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Technical skill and tactical awareness development
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Game-play enhancement and cricket awards
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Opportunity to connect with professional cricket pathways
