Cricket Pathway

At Claremont, we believe that professional coaching, a high quality learning programme and access to an exceptional academic offering provides the platform for young players to achieve their potential, both as cricketers and as human beings.

Claremont is situated in East Sussex, a county with a long tradition of producing high quality cricketers. Our relationship with Crowhurst Park and Hastings Priory, the two leading clubs in the immediate region, provide further unique playing opportunities for students throughout the summer months alongside an extensive school fixture list.

Open to both boys and girls across all year groups in the school, our new Cricket Pathway will be offered from September 2025. Students receive specialist training throughout the school year, benefiting from:

  • Specialist 1:1 weekly coaching sessions throughout the year, tailored to each individual player.
  • Group training in winter months
  • 16 hours of practical, Active English learning sessions for Beginner, Developing and Expert English speakers
  • Individualised strength and conditioning programmes designed by trained staff
  • Access to LUDIMOS technology to provide high level video analysis for both batting and bowling disciplines
  • Regular batting and bowling workshops from visiting professionals
  • An annual Cricket Academy tour
  • Termly progress report focusing on technical and physical development
  • Pre Season Weekend

Our coach

Rak Patel – Pathway Lead

Rak is a Level 4 ICC coach and ECB Level 3 Advanced Coach with 30 years’ experience working in the game coaching players at school, club, county and international level.

Rak is a qualified PE teacher with a Masters Degree in Performance Coaching. In addition to Cricket coaching Rak also is a highly qualified hockey coach working at club regional level. Rak is an all round sportsman who has played high level club cricket in Lancashire, Surrey and Sussex. An opening fast bowler, and middle order batsman, he has played in some of the strongest leagues in the country.

For more information contact Rak Patel (rak.patel@claremontschool.co.uk)