ACF Celebrates 12 Years Of Coaching Excellence
The ACF Celebrating 12 years of excellence in Cricket Coaching program in the first week of May 2026. The program is managed by Jatin Patel, “a respected multi-sport coach and Cricket Hall of Famer with a Lifetime Achievement Award”.
New Certified level 2 coaches poses with Michael Chambers, Executive Director, USA Cricket Hall of Fame & Violette Haldane, President – The West Indian Foundation after the event, PHOTO: courtesy of Lawrence Jaggon
Scholastic Program: Level 1 was launched in 2014, This foundational program focuses on coaching the basics of cricket and introducing the sport as part of the PE curriculum in schools. Its primary goal is to educate American youth about cricket, fostering interest and understanding of the game at an early age. This program is uniquely designed from an American coaching perspective, focusing on how educators in schools and colleges understand and teach cricket. This approach aims to simplify coaching cricket for American youth and facilitate coach certification based on techniques employed by American sports coaches.
Indiana Licensed PE teachers at the Summer program training.
Advance Program: Level 2 was launched in 2015. Certified Coaches are trained to provide training to Level 1 local coaches & volunteers. As of May 2026, there are over 500 Level 2 certified coaches in the USA, excluding out-of-country coaches and educators from schools and colleges. These certified coaches serve as a vital resource for expanding cricket coaching capacity across the nation. expanding the program’s scope. Prior to the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, ACF collaborated with Omtex Sports in India to develop T20-based global virtual coaching programs.
University of Indianapolis Cricket Education Launch
The newly introduced Level 3 GOLD Certification represents ACF’s elite high-performance coaching program in the United States. The advanced curriculum incorporates sports analytics, video analysis, mindfulness and mindset training, and AI-driven digital coaching concepts, preparing coaches for the next generation of cricket development.
The program initially received accreditation from the ACF Board of Directors and is also approved by the American Cricket Education Council (ACEC). In addition, it is endorsed by the Cricket Hall of Fame and holds nationwide recognition from United Cricket Coaches and Physical Education Teachers, reinforcing its credibility and significance within American cricket coaching development.
Dallas Youth Cricket League (DYCL) Level 2 coaching camp.
Overview of ACF Cricket Coaching Initiatives in the United States
The (ACF) has made significant strides in promoting cricket education and coaching across the United States over the past decade. To date, ACF has conducted 92 weekend coaching clinics, some in collaboration with the renowned Cricket Legends, aimed at training coaches in most states. These clinics have successfully trained numerous schoolteachers, educators, and future physical education (PE) teachers at nine universities, emphasizing the federation’s commitment to integrating cricket into the educational system. ACF also participated in many statewide scholastic education initiatives across the USA.
Tampa Cricket League (TCL) Level 2 coaches camp with Umpiring boot camp.
Impact and Leadership
Within just twelve years, ACF has established itself as the leading cricket coaching program in the USA. It is recognized as the only program tailored to how American educators understand and prefer to teach cricket to youth in schools and colleges. The program’s success is reflected in its ability to adapt coaching methods to fit the American educational context, thereby increasing the sport’s popularity among young learners. More than 60 plus academies and youth programs in USA benefited from ACF coaches tranining and support for the grass root level developments.
Chicago Youth Cricket Academy (CYCA) Level 2 coaches
Community Engagement and Development
ACF actively leads various educational projects and initiatives aimed at expanding cricket’s reach in the USA. The ACF continues to grow its network of coaches and collaborates with leagues and club communities to develop youth cricket programs. Additionally, ACF sponsors coaching camps at no cost to hosting organizations, fostering grassroots development and community involvement. Also Scholastic programs are free for educators and PE Teachers at educational institutions.
Southern California Youth Cricket Academy (SCYCA) Level 2 coaches
American Premier Cricket League (APCL) Academy Level 2 coaches camp
Future Outlook
The ACF operates under the philosophy of “for the coaches and by the coaches,” emphasizing peer-led development, inovation and continuous improvement. The ACF program remains committed to creating initiatives that simplify cricket coaching for American audiences, including youth who may still be skeptical with the sport. Through these efforts, ACF aims to solidify cricket’s presence in the American sports landscape and nurture future generations of players and coaches.
Looking ahead, “Center for Excellence in Cricket” as high performance Academy for the national and global programs will be at the Param Veers Sports complex – In Cartersville, GA.
ACF plans to launch 28 mini virtual courses through ACEC for schools and colleges beginning in the Fall 2026 semester, further strengthening cricket education and coach development across the United States.
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