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About DFCA
DFCA is directed by Damian Forder who is an ex-Gloucestershire CCC professional cricketer (2000-01). Damian also represented Glamorgan CCC (2002), ECB U19s (1999) against Pakistan U19s whilst also winning the Daily Telegraph Fast Bowler in 1997 and a 2 week trip to the MRF Pace Foundation in India with Australian pace bowlers Dennis Lillee and Geoff Thompson.
DFCA started in 2003 with cricket parties and is now working with some of Bristol and Cheltenham’s biggest private schools. We also work in partnership with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club to run the entire commercial coaching from County Ground, Bristol.
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| Qualifications | Coaching Experience | |
| ECB level 1 | Gloucestershire County Cricket Club Academy | |
| ECB level 2 | County age groups u11s –u19s boys and girls | |
| ECB level 3 | District cricket teams | |
| ECB Tutor and Assessor | 1-2-1 coaching | |
| British Amateur Weightlifters Leaders Award | Club coaching seniors – academy – youth teams of all league standards | |
| Speed Agility Quickness Award (SAQ) | University / College Teams | |
| First Aid Certified | Secondary School private /state yr 7 -13 | |
| Child Protection Certified | Primary School private/ state reception – yr 6 | |
| Community Projects | ||
| ECB Tutor and Assessor | ||
| Residential courses | ||
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New! DFCA is also Directed by Ryan Higgins who is a former Zimbabwe International Cricketer who is now offering all his experiance to the next generation of cricketers through DFCA. Ryan has toured South Africa, India, Bangladesh and the West Indies as well as an Under 19 World Cup in Sri Lanka. With best bowling figures in international cricket of 4-21 and the wicket of Brian Lara! DFCA welcome Ryan to the Coaching & Kit Sales Team. |
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| Qualifications | Coaching Experience | |
| South African level 1 | County age groups u11s –u19s boys and girls | |
| South African level 2 | District cricket teams | |
| ECB level 2.5 | 1-2-1 coaching | |
| Speed Agility Quickness Award (SAQ) | Club coaching seniors – academy – youth teams of all league standards | |
| First Aid Certified | University / College Teams | |
| Child Protection Certified | Secondary School private /state yr 7 -13 | |
| Primary School private/ state reception – yr 6 | ||
| Community Projects | ||
| Residential courses | ||
All our coaches used are ECB qualified, CRB Checked, and fully insured by DFCA and ECB personal insurance.

