MCC LORD’S CRICKET ACADEMY by Choices International
Welcome to our Cricket Programme in London!
We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new cricket programme in the heart of London, at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, often referred to as the “Home of Cricket”. The programme is designed to nurture and develop young talents while fostering a lifelong passion for the sport. With a comprehensive curriculum led by experienced coaches, we aim to provide a high-quality training experience that blends skill development, strategic learning, and character building.
Our program is tailored for aspiring cricketers of all levels, from beginners looking to learn the fundamentals to advanced players seeking to elevate their game. We focus on creating a positive and engaging environment where players can thrive, build confidence, and enjoy the sport.
Join us for a journey of growth, camaraderie, and excellence as we work together to shape the future of cricket!
The Pro-Experience @ The Lords Cricket Academy
The Cricket School at Lords, rooted in the distinguished heritage of the MCC Lords Cricket Club, excels in cultivating world-class talents in cricket. Renowned across the globe, our talent development programme ranks among the finest, consistently nurturing top-flight professional cricketers who excel on the international stage.
Our elite, high-performance strategy marries cutting-edge sports science with premier level cricket coaching methodologies to deliver an full time training regime. This regimen not only challenges but also enhances the capabilities of our cricketers, setting a benchmark in athlete preparation.
At the Cricket Academy, our mission extends beyond the field; we are dedicated to fostering the necessary skills for success in the professional cricketing landscape. Education stands as a pillar of our philosophy, underscored by a broad spectrum of academic offerings tailored for our athletes. With education playing a central role in our holistic training approach, we have partnered with a leading academic institution to ensure our cricketers achieve success, both on and off the field.
Our core objective is to produce cricketers of exceptional caliber, embodying the core values of the MCC Lords Cricket Club – Respect, Resilience, and Perseverance. Against this ethos, we aim to furnish young talents with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a professional and elite cricketing environment, further their education, and realise their cricketing aspirations.
Programme overview
- RESIDENTIAL & HOMESTAY – BOYS AND GIRLS
All nationalities - AGE RANGE
16-18 & 19-20 - LOCATION
London - START DATES
September 2025
January 2026
March 2026 - ACCOMMODATION
Residence & family - DURATION
10 months academic year
Minimum stay 3 months
VISION AND VALUES
Realise Your Full Potential:
Learn Develop Excel
OUR VISION
To aid cricket athletes in realising their fullest potential both on and off the pitch by offering world-class professional cricket training coupled with leading educational opportunities. This comprehensive approach, deeply embedded in the ethos of the MCC Lords Cricket Academy, aims to develop well-rounded individuals who excel in all aspects of their lives.
OUR VALUES
The ethos of the MCC Lords Cricket Academy is profoundly influenced by the values that furnish our participants not only as cricketers, but also in life. These values, transcending the cricket pitch, are woven into the fabric of daily life and are pivotal in the advancement of a player’s training.
RESPECT RESILIENCE PERSEVERANCE
Choices International are providing a unique opportunity for players to train in London, at the Lords Indoor Cricket Centre, the historic center of world cricket. As the home of English Cricket, Lord´s has hosted over 200 years of cricket history. The world’s most famous players train and compete in the city each summer and, through the Choices International Cricket Academy, players can follow the training experiences of the elite. Led by world-class coaches in England´s leading training facility, players will have access to the latest technology and techniques to enhance their skills.
Programme
The Lord´s Indoor Cricket Centre programme provides technical training as well as opportunities for indoor games at the world-class cricket facilities.
Training is overseen by the highly-experienced coaches who will provide insight and advice supported by the use of the latest performance analysis technology:
Lord´s Indoor Cricket Centre training sessions are run in small groups to maximise coaching time. Players learn from this in-depth experience. We offer two different training performance levels:
Silver Development Programme
Fun and Enjoyable training with strong technical coaching to help players improve. Emphasis on individual skills through specialised classes, with all players being given a future performance plan and report to build on at their home club.
Gold High Performance Programme
Technical coaching and analysis to help players strive towards their targets and aspirations. Players will also spend time learning about tactical analysis and team responsibilities. All individuals will receive a comprehensive performance review.
Training Facility
Technology
High Performance Batting Analysis
PITCH VISION technology allows coaches to offer in-net analysis of player’s performance. This provides instant form feedback in the net itself and maximises the coaching experience. Player reports include videos of performance and statistics.
Using HAWKEYE technology, coaches can accurately pinpoint bowling speed, line and length to measure areas of performance enhancement. Players can experience visual feedback in virtual-reality delivery play-back within a virtual match environment
PITCH VISION technology allows coaches to offer in-net analysis of player’s performance. This provides instant form feedback in the net itself and maximises the coaching experience. Player reports include videos of performance and statistics.
Sample weekly schedule
- 10 hours of weekly coaching for Development programme to a maximum of 12 hours for High Performance
- Training at Lords Indoor Cricket Centre
- Detailed coaching analysis using advanced equipment and technology.
- One game match competition per month
- Tour of Lords Cricket Ground & the MCC Museum
- All training provided
- The academic training programme will be for 26 weeks
- Cricket equipment
Why choose us?
- PARTICIPATE IN A WORLD- CLASS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
MCC Lord’s Cricket Academy programme is unrivalled in the quality of world-class alumni. You benefit from this expertise and experience.
- GAIN EXPOSURE TO LEADING PROFESSIONAL SCOUTS
By participating in our leading cricket programme, you will gain unrivalled
access to the scouting teams of the leading clubs in England.
- ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Study high-quality pathway programmes leading to top universities in UK, USA.
Programme includes undergraduate and postgraduate-level lectures and seminars.
- IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE CULTURE OF THE HOME OF CRICKET
Experience how the most prestigious Cricket club in the world works and learn the techniques of their respected professionals.
First Class Education From a First Class College
At the Cricket Academy, Choices International ensures that education is a priority in our comprehensive training model
Education is a core pillar complimenting the sports training.
Our education partner – International Business College (IBC) London – is quality assured by the QAA (Quality Assurance Agency; the quality assurance body for all leading higher education institutes).
IBC provide a range of International Foundation Diplomas which provide a progression pathway to a wide range of UK and International Universities
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
The IBCM International Foundation Diploma is a qualification designed to prepare students for entry into their chosen degree specialisation. The programme is designed for international students who wish to progress to an an undergraduate degree course.
Our IFD programme covers a wide range of degree specialisations; including Sports Management, Business, Law, Health Sciences and many more.
The programme is OFQUAL-accredited and is recognised by over 80+ UK and other international universities.
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
The HND is an OFQUAL recognised qualification; equivalent to the first 2 years of a degree. These programmes provide opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and practical skills to real work situations. The content of the programme has been specifically designed to align with professional body, employer and higher education needs.
The IBCM HND provides specialisations in:
- Sports management
- Business management
Upon completion of the qualification, you can progress to the final year of a degree programme at a wide selection of major UK universities and international universities.
At Choices International we are proud to offer all our participants excellent service with a personal touch. Our team is here to ensure you have the experience of a lifetime at the MCC Lord’s Cricket Academy
ACCOMMODATION
We have range of accommodation options including:
Residence
Rooms are en-suite, single occupancy rooms, designed to give you all the comforts you need to make a home away from home.
Homestay
We offer to our participants a great selection of homestay families. This option offers the benefit of a family atmosphere in which to experience the programme. Homestay accommodation is half board (includes breakfast and dinner) during the week and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the weekend.
DAY PROGRAMME
The Cricket Academy also offers the opportunity for aspiring, young players to join the Academy’s full-time cricket and education programme on a day-programme basis.
Day Athlete-Students participate in the same programme as international participants, with training and education provided at the same level.
WELFARE
At Choices International we pride ourselves on the safety, happiness and well-being of our participants. Their welfare is a fundamental part of our programme and which we recognise as being important to our student-athletes’ development as a player and a person.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
There is a vibrant social programme at Choices International, which includes weekends extra-curricular activities.
We take student-athletes to two professional games and cultural activities, meals out and trips associated with the programme.
We also have a welcome day and orientation for new student-athletes as well as an end of year party.
We like you to feel at home and to have an unforgettable experience!
