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Level 4Level 4 · Elite

A coaching certificate

A cut abovethe rest

Our most exclusive course. Compiled and led by Gary Kirsten, it brings together a cohort of just 15 coaches for an intensive programme focused on coaching at the professional level.

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Next cohort begins 2 November 2026 · limited to 15 coaches

15 coaches per cohortLive with Gary KirstenBuilt for the pro game
Gary Kirsten with a bat on his shoulder
15Coaches per cohort
8 weeksIntensive online course
4Intakes a year
$2,000Course fee

Coaching at the highest level of the game

Level 4 equips professional cricket coaches with the most up-to-date, effective and relevant skills, drills and information for working with players at the professional level, across 11 modules compiled by Gary Kirsten with world-renowned specialists.

Live workshops and webinars with Gary run alongside interactive resources and discussions. Examinations and assignments are marked with personal feedback, and an intimate cohort of 15 makes for excellent peer-to-peer learning.

Upcoming cohorts

Level 4 runs four cohorts a year. Apply for the one that suits you, or ask us to remind you before it starts so you can decide then.

  1. Level 4 Cohort 19

    Starts 2 November 2026, ends 17 January 2027

    Applications open
    Apply

Two phases, eleven modules

Five modules open in Week 1. Six more unlock in Week 5, once Phase 1 is complete.

Phase 1 · Building the professional coach

Weeks 1–4
  1. BattingT20 strategy, playing spin and intervening with pros.ExamAssignment
  2. Leadership & CaptaincyBuilding a high-performance environment.ExamAssignment
  3. Season ManagementPlanning, stakeholders, development plans and media.ExamAssignment
  4. Player Performance ManagementFeedback, recruitment, selection and best practice.Exam
  5. WicketkeepingThe art and science of keeping, from the world's best.Exam

Phase 2 · Mastering the professional game

Weeks 5–8
  1. BowlingTechnical, tactical and physical nuances, pace and spin.ExamAssignment
  2. MentalSkill under pressure, with tools for confidence and focus.ExamAssignment
  3. FieldingMethods and drills from international fielding coaches.Exam
  4. PhysicalManaging workloads to perform series after series.Exam
  5. TacticalCutting through data to clear game plans.Exam
  6. ExternalsVoices from beyond the core curriculum.Materials only
AssessmentTen examinations and five applied assignments, marked with personal feedback. Graduate with a combined score of over 70%.

Live with Gary Kirsten

Eight weeks of coursework in two phases, then a feedback week and graduation. Every live session is recorded.

Orientation

Orientation webinar

Kick off live with Gary Kirsten and the Course Coordinator.

Weeks 2 & 6

Workshop sessions

Answer Gary's questions and work through them in groups.

Weeks 4 & 8

Webinars

Live Q&A and the final push before each phase deadline.

Graduation

Graduation call

Celebrate with Gary Kirsten and your cohort.

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Who should apply?

Professional coaches

Working at, or stepping into, the professional game.

High-performance staff

Coaches in national, franchise and academy systems.

Level 3 graduates

Level 3 is highly recommended first, but it is not a requirement.

Graduate with a CoachED certificate

  • Awarded when you graduate from your cohort, with a combined mark above 70%.
  • Endorsed by Gary Kirsten, as a digital certificate you can download and share.
  • Anyone can check it's genuine on our certificate verification page.
  • Show your level badge next to your name in the CoachED community, if you choose.

Learn from the best minds in the game

Some of the world's leading coaches and practitioners share their best thinking, insights that reach far beyond cricket itself.

  • Stephen Fleming
  • Rahul Dravid
  • Tom Moody
  • Andy Flower
  • Mark Boucher
  • Justin Langer
  • Mike Hussey
  • Julia Price
  • Eric Simons
  • Graeme Smith
  • Andrew Strauss
  • Allan Donald
  • Alec Stewart
  • Jonty Rhodes
  • Nathan Leamon
  • Otis Gibson
  • Glen Chapple
  • Prasanna Agoram
  • Owen Eastwood
  • Tom Dawson-Squibb

Join an elite list of coaches

217 coaches have graduated from Level 4. Elite graduates now coach in international, franchise and first-class cricket around the world, including:

  • Morne Morkel
  • JP Duminy
  • Ryan ten Doeschate
  • Shane Burger
  • Justin Kemp
  • Paras Mhambrey
  • Trent Johnston
  • Quinton Friend
  • Stephen Cook
  • Imraan Khan
  • Dinesha Devnarain
  • Mark Charlton
217 graduates

This course is for you if you want to…

  • 1Go to the next level as a professional coach, with information relevant to the modern game
  • 2Learn from the best practitioners in the world across every facet of the professional game
  • 3Engage live with Gary Kirsten in workshops, webinars and the graduation call
  • 4Network with top coaches in an intimate cohort of 15 from across the cricketing world
  • 5Join the CoachED ecosystem: a global coaching network, elite resources and a continued link to fellow coaches

In the words of our coaches

Course content and webinars: magnificent. The opportunity to listen to the best minds and performers of our game was hugely insightful.

Imraan KhanDurban head assistant coach

The depth of knowledge and conversation was practical and applicable to the stage of my coaching journey. An excellent blend of individual learning, group work and interactive webinars.

Adam MilesAssistant coach, Otago Volts

It definitely has been life changing for me! As a younger coach coming into a high-performance environment, I feel so much better prepared.

Dinesha DevnarainHead Coach, Cricket SA U19 Girls & Women's National Academy

Get the Level 4 Elite prospectus

The full week-by-week programme, every module and assignment, your contributors and graduate stories.

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Questions, answered

Can't find what you're looking for? The CoachED team will point you in the right direction.

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Who should apply?

Coaches across the world working at, or stepping into, the professional game. We highly recommend completing Level 3 Professional first, but it is not a requirement.

How many coaches are on each cohort?

Just 15, with four intakes a year. The small group makes for real peer-to-peer learning and time with Gary Kirsten.

How does the application work?

Apply online for the cohort you want. We review every application, and if you're accepted, paying the first instalment secures your place. You meet everyone at the orientation webinar.

How do I pay the course fee?

The $2,000 fee is paid in two instalments of $1,000: the first 7 days before your cohort starts, the second by the end of week 4. Or pay it all up front. Pay the first instalment early and the pre-course library modules open straight away, so you can start before your cohort does.

How much time will it take?

Plan for 10–15 hours of self-driven study a week over the eight weeks, followed by a feedback week and graduation.

How am I assessed?

Ten examinations and five applied assignments, completed through the two phases and marked with personal feedback. Graduate with a combined score of over 70%.

What live sessions are there?

An orientation webinar, workshop sessions in Weeks 2 and 6, webinars in Weeks 4 and 8, and a graduation call, all with Gary Kirsten. Every session is recorded.

When does the next cohort start?

The next cohort begins 2 November 2026. There are four cohorts a year, listed under Upcoming cohorts. Places are limited to 15 coaches.

Four levels. One pathway.

Start wherever you are. Levels 1 and 2 are self-paced and open the moment you enrol. Levels 3 and 4 are cohorts with mentors and limited places, by application.

  1. Level 1Foundations

    Self-paced3 months access30% off: Launch offer, until 4 November

    The ideal opener for new coaches, parents and volunteers: the core skills, the role of the coach and the game around it.

    $67Enrol nowWas $95About Level 1

  2. Level 2Fundamentals

    Self-paced3 months access30% off: Launch offer, until 4 November

    The complete toolkit: 11 modules and over 150 videos for coaches working with any age or standard.

    $189Enrol nowWas $270About Level 2

  3. Level 3Professional

    8-week cohortBy application

    An 8-week cohort for coaches working from pathway to professional, with mentors and live sessions.

    $940Apply now$470 × 2About Level 3

  4. Level 4You're hereElite

    8-week cohortBy application

    Our most exclusive course: 15 coaches per cohort, led by Gary Kirsten, built for the pro game.

    $2,000Apply now$1,000 × 2About Level 4

Keep learning between levels

Membership brings Gary's weekly coaching thought, Sprint Courses, podcasts and the Level 1 and 2 learning. Cancel any time.

Compare the plans
  • BlueGary's weekly coaching thought, the first 3 Sprint Courses and podcast episodes, and selected Level 1 modules.
    Freefor good
    Join free
  • SilverEvery Sprint Course and podcast, the full Level 1 learning, and your voice in the community.
    $4.99a month
    Choose Silver
  • GoldEverything in Silver, plus the full Level 2 learning and the Changeroom Chats archive.
    $9.99a month
    Choose Gold

Take your place

With only 15 coaches per cohort and four intakes a year, places are limited. Admission is by application: choose your cohort when you apply, and if you're accepted, the first instalment secures your place.

Apply now · $2,000 Get the prospectus