The following questions are those that we are frequently asked by JDSCC customers. If you do not find the answer below to your own specific question, then please contact us directly and we will be more than happy to help.
Comfortable sports clothing in which you are able to move freely, and trainers with good support for indoor sessions and cricket spikes for outdoor sessions if on grass wickets.
Full cricket kit is recommended for all sessions, unless otherwise advised. If you are not sure where to buy equipment, we have links to several suppliers and will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
We cater to all ages and abilities from total beginners to experienced cricketers, so are happy to work with you to find the right cricketing option for you and your development!
Yes, we offer both group coaching and dedicated 1-2-1 coaching, all delivered by ECB professionally qualified coaches.
1-2-1 sessions will be structured to ensure you benefit from working on the areas of your game that need developing.
Individual sessions can be booked on a one-off basis. Group sessions operate in term-long blocks, for which you have to sign up to the entire block, unless otherwise agreed with Johan.
We are afraid that we do not offer discounts for either group or sibling bookings, sorry!
Group sessions are usually 90 minutes. Individual sessions are 40 mins (Johan) or 45 mins (other coaches), but can be longer by agreement.
The majority of our coaching sessions are run at Middlesex County Cricket Club's Indoor Cricket School, on East End Road in Finchley, North London, although in the summer, our sessions are run at Old Camdenians Cricket Club, NW7 1AN
Coach contact information is made available to the participants when booking, but for emergencies, contact us via the contacts listed on our
contact us page.
"JDS have demonstrated how girls cricket should be run. Johan and Laura treat each girl with respect and prioritise their enjoyment and safety above all.
"As parents of two girls with different cricketing focusses they are able to cater for both - one wants to play at a higher level and the other plays for enjoyment. They both feel they are with the right coaches and set up and comfortable in it!
"I recommend JDS for any girl of any standard. You will struggle to find better!!"
"Johan and Laura are exceptional coaches and even more exceptional people."
"As a husband-and-wife team, they bring a rare balance of professionalism, passion, and genuine care that has had a profound impact throughout our daughter’s cricketing journey.
"From her early development through to elite environments, their guidance has been nothing short of transformational."
"Our daughter had the privilege of being coached by Johan and Laura across multiple stages of her career, including at Middlesex, Highgate Cricket Club, Suffolk County, and now at Old Camdenians Cricket Club.
"At every level, Johan and Laura demonstrated an incredible ability to adapt their coaching to the individual athlete, focusing not only on technical excellence but also on confidence, mindset, and a genuine love for the game. They have an outstanding eye for detail and a deep understanding of how to nurture talent in a way that is both challenging and encouraging."
"We are immensely grateful for the role Johan and Laura have played in our daughter’s development.
"Their impact will stay with her for life, and we would recommend them without hesitation to any player or parent seeking world-class coaching delivered with integrity, warmth, and excellence.
"A truly outstanding coaching partnership."
"What truly sets Johan and Laura apart is their holistic approach. They care deeply about the person behind the player.
"Our daughter always felt supported, believed in, and motivated to push her boundaries, even during difficult periods.
"Their communication is honest, respectful, and empowering, helping players grow both as cricketers and as young people."
"Johan and Laura have developed an amazing academy with a real focus on girls cricket,
developing their skills, love of the game and a fantastic group spirit that is hard to capture! "