CCM Academy

Welcome to The CCM Academy A World Class Coaching programme delivered by the best coaches in the Country "Don’t leave yourself always asking the question, did I give myself the best chance of making it”

The ultimate goal of the CCM Academy is to take a limited and select squad of talented, aspiring cricketers and shape them into quality county level players. We intend to achieve this by providing a specific and intensive coaching programme delivered throughout the year by Gary Palmer, together with my dedicated coaching team, which consists of E.C.B. qualified coaches, many of which have played cricket at an International level. There will be a proposed coaching programme of approximately 15 days spread throughout the year followed by a fixture list of games against first class cricket academies and academy/second teams, to be played at selected venues throughout the country. County coaches have already expressed an interest in the prospective talent that will undoubtedly be identified as a result of the CCM Academy fixtures against other first class cricket academies and academy/second teams and will be present at the matches keeping a close eye on the talented players.		Forthcoming Live Coaching Dates/Trials *Please click on links below* Academy Trials November 2009 Main CCM Academy 14-20 years Winter Program - starts Dec 09 CCM Junior Academy Winter Programme - starts Dec 09 CCM Junior Academy Summer 13th/14th July 2009 2 day course Please Click here for Batting Mechanics Book

Coaches at the Academy session on 21st Dec 2004 at Radley College

Ben Smith, Peter Moores, Gary Palmer, Richard Illingworth, Jeremy Frith &
John Abrahams

Testimonials
"Gary has been innovative, enthusiastic and totally involved in what he is doing. He has been well received by all members of the Australian team and we would utilise his services whereever possible in the future."
Steve Waugh, former Australian cricket captain (click here for full reference)

"I have known Gary Palmer as a coach and friend and I have always found his enthusiasm for the game infectious. He has an active cricket mind. Gary has assisted with the pre-season preparation of the professionals at Sussex and his input has been excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend Gary."
Peter Moores, former coach Sussex CCC and England

"Having worked with Gary on numerous occasions, I have learnt a tremendous amount about batting. He has not only shown me drills that are required to rectify batting faults but drills to extend batsmen to improve their game. It is such a shame that I didn't have Gary as a coach when I was at the top of my game and still playing first class cricket as I'm sure I would have scored a lot more runs."
Richard Illingworth, Worcestershire and England

"I have had the pleasure of working with Gary on several occasions. He is constantly trying to move players forward using both simple and innovative batting drills. I certainly would have liked to have spent some coaching time with him when I was playing professionally."
David Hemp, Warwickshire & captain Glamorgan CCC

"Gary has always impressed me as an innovative coach with an extensive knowledge. I believe he has the ability to coach players of the highest standard."
Mick Newell, Director of Cricket Nottinghamshire CCC

"I had the pleasure of working with Gary Palmer as a build up to the new season. Gary introduced me to drills that constantly built up technique and then tested it under pressure situations. The best part of working with Gary was his enthusiasm for the game and his ability solving technical problems. Having played professionally for 15 years and opened the batting for Worcestershire and Gloucestershire his coaching has rekindled my thirst for runs."
Phil Weston, Opening Bat - Gloucestershire CCC

"Gary Palmer's broad knowledge and enthusiasm is infectious. His ideas are innovative. In my capacity as head coach of Middlesex CCC I have used Gary on several occasions. I would fully recommend Gary to anyone looking for a top cricket coach."
John Emburey, Middlesex and England

"As head coach of the MCC I have worked with Gary Palmer for a number of years. On the evidence of his coaching here at Lord's I would not hesitate to recommend him."
Clive Radley, former MCC Head Coach & England player

"Gary was employed with Gloucestershire CCC as Batting Coach. His coaching sessions are designed to really test the batsmanship of the players and encouraged a greater understanding of each other's games. I recommend Gary as a skilful, enthusiastic and innovative coach."
Mark Alleyne, Head Coach Gloucestershire CCC & Ex Glocestershire captain (click here for full reference)

"I have known Gary for a number of years. He has an obvious great passion for the game and is always keen to develop new ideas. He possesses knowledge in fielding, batting and bowling to contribute to any level of the game."
John Wright, ex captain New Zealand & former coach of India

"I get up at 5:30am on a Sunday morning and make a 600 mile round trip to take my son to the CCM Academy.
If you're reading this and wondering - 'is it worth it?' Don't waste any more time: It is! Gary's coaching was a revelation. When my son Jack first went to Gary it was as a bowler who needed 'a lot of work' (as Gary rightly said) on his batting. Now he is a genuine all-rounder whose technical batting skills have been developed and taken to a new level. Jack has now joined the Cumbria under-17 squad."
John White, father to Jack White (current CCM Academy member)

CricketCoachMaster (CCM) has set up a Cricket Academy with the objective of providing a finishing school for relatively undiscovered talented young cricketers between the ages of 15 & 19, who have a desire to become professional cricketers, yet have not had the opportunity, so far, to further their cricketing experience in a first class environment.

The Coaches at the CCM Academy session on 8th Feb 2004
Richard Illingworth, Peter Moores, Harry Latchman, Gary Palmer and Owais Shah

If you are interested in joining the Academy or require further information then please Contact us.