About Us
The HECC Coaching Pathway
Junior & Senior Development Squads – Ages 5-11
Emerging Academy – Ages 12 & 13
Senior Academy – Ages 14-18
Hecc Cricket
The HECC Cricket School
Hertfordshire & Essex Cricket Centre (HECC Sport) offers expert cricket coaching for players of all ages and abilities. Our purpose-built indoor and outdoor facilities provide the perfect environment for year-round training, helping players improve their batting, bowling, and fielding skills.
Led by ECB-qualified coaches, we support everyone from beginners to aspiring county players. At HECC Sport, our goal is to develop confidence, skill, and a lifelong love of cricket in every player.
Meet The Team
Luke Humphrey
Luke began his coaching career in 1998 as an ECB Level 1 Coach and joined the family business full-time in 2002. By 2003, he became one of the youngest ECB Level 3 coaches in England and spent eight years working with Hertfordshire County Cricket Association as an Age Group Coach, Emerging Players Programme Head Coach, and Performance Director. He also gained experience with disabled schools and the Chance to Shine initiative.
Luke has worked with the England Lions, serving as Lead Batting Coach for the England Talent Tests at the National Cricket Performance Centre in Loughborough. In 2010, he was selected for the prestigious ECB Level 4 Master Coach Award. He has served as specialist batting coach for Hertfordshire CC, head coach for the East Cricket Academy, and led the National Fast Bowling Academy at HECC, which was praised by ECB Managing Director Ashley Giles. Locally, he has worked with clubs including Hoddesdon CC, Harlow CC, and Bishop’s Stortford CC, and has extensive experience coaching in schools. In 2019, Luke began the ECB Level 4 Specialist Award in batting and spin bowling, combining this with over 21 years of coaching experience to support aspiring cricketers at every level.
Indoor Cricket Nets at
Herts & Essex Cricket Centre
Welcome to the ultimate indoor cricket experience at the Herts & Essex Cricket Centre. Perfect for players of all ages and abilities, our state‑of‑the‑art indoor nets provide the ideal environment for year‑round practice, coaching and fun.
1-to-1 coaching
“Our private one-to-one coaching sessions are tailored to each player’s individual needs, focusing on improving technique, refining skills, and boosting overall performance. Players of all ages and abilities can benefit from expert guidance, personalised drills, and focused practice.
Private Hire
Did you know? Many players want some alone time and practice without the distraction and book a daytime Solo Special. Just you, the bowling machine and the automatic feeder, or simply a net for bowling practice.
Academies
Our cricket academies provide a clear pathway for players of all ages, from beginner juniors to advanced seniors, focusing on skill development, game understanding, and performance growth.
Courses & Events
Upcoming Events
Hecc cricket is proudly...
Home to renowned academies
Home of the National Fast Bowling Academy
The NFBA is a fast bowling programme developed and managed by a team of expert coaches, current professionals and specialised trainers to produce young fast bowlers capable of breaking into first-class county sides.
Home of the Spin Academy
The Spin Academy has been developed to support gifted spin bowlers on their development journey. Led by former England bowler Peter Such, the Spin Academy is administered through a blended approach that relies on the world’s best spin practices.
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Indoor net hire
The HECC is your local go-to cricket centre to host your club nets this winter. Our First class facilities will make sure your club gets the most out of it’s training so why not book today and take advantage of discounted rates available on pre-payments.
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- Tel: 01279 724782
- Email: enquiries@heccsport.com
- HECC Cricket Tharbies Farm Sawbridgeworth CM21 0LL
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