“Thank you for supporting Cricket. You’re doing a great job” Sir Viv Richards, KNH, OBE, Cricketing Legend

“Start them young! My nephew loves Little Wickets” Jenny Gunn, MBE Ex-England International Cricketer

What Little Wickets does is a great stimulus for cricket in our community” Barry Baker, President Keyworth Cricket Club

“My kids love it” Graeme Swann, Little Wickets Dad, Cricket Commentator, Ex- Nottinghamshire & England Spin Bowler

What makes a good Little Wickets franchisee?

Are you the perfect fit for a Little Wickets franchise?

Do you have what it takes to be a team player?

Keen to to work with children to help them learn and develop?
Sociable, friendly, self-motivated and enthusiastic?
Passionate about early years / primary education & sport?
Hardworking and reliable?
Ready for a new challenge?
Keen to run your own business and be your own boss? 

A Little Wickets cricket coach helps a young child hold a bat correctly during an indoor session, showing supportive one-to-one guidance.

I started coaching for Little Wickets in 2018. I love seeing the confidence and teamwork develop in the children as the terms progress, watching their skills develop and their smiles week in week out makes it all worthwhile.”

Max Everett, Operations Manager, Little Wickets HQ

Mark Jones in Little Wickets jumper

Our Most Successful little wicket franchise owners are:

Interested in sport or already coaching

You don’t need to be a cricket expert, but you should have a passion for sport and inspiring young people. After all, it takes a special kind of person to connect with children, spark their enthusiasm, and either lead sessions yourself or guide a team of coaches to deliver fun, engaging experiences

Whether you’re a cricket coach with a passion for team sport and you want to do some or all of the coaching or you’d rather manage a team of coaches and run the business from the wings, you’ll be getting involved with a tried and tested formula by joining the Little Wickets family!

If you are a Cricket Coach already you could be earning through your coaching time too.

Business minded

We’ll give you the tools, training and support to help it grow but your drive, commitment and mindset will make the biggest difference.

You’ll be building something of your own, with our full support behind you.

Clear Communicators

Working with young children means working closely with their parents too. Not to mention other coaches, schools and venues as you grow.

Whether you’re delivering sessions or managing the business behind the scenes, you’ll need to be confident, clear, and approachable.

Team players for life

As a Little Wickets franchisee, you’ll do more than run cricket sessions. You’ll create a space where children grow in confidence, resilience, and teamwork.

You’ll be shaping team players for life, while also being part of a supportive national network of like-minded franchisees who share your values and vision.

Let’s Chat

We can share our passion for Little Wickets and find out more about you

If what you’ve seen so far feels like a good fit, we’d love to find out more about you

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