Develop • Inspire • Perform
Professional
Cricket Coaching
Leighton Buzzard & Watford
Former Middlesex CCC Professional • ECB Level 3 Coach
A complete cricket pathway
More than coaching.
A place to belong and progress.
DG Cricket combines detailed technical coaching with academy sessions, real match opportunities and tours. Players improve their game while building confidence, friendships and a genuine love of cricket.
Personal development
1-to-1 Coaching
Focused sessions shaped around the individual player.Weekly programmes
DG Academy
Structured, positive coaching for developing cricketers.Play the game
Matches & Tours
Competitive cricket and experiences players remember.
Meet David Goodchild
Professional experience.
Personal attention.
DG Cricket is led by David Goodchild, a former Middlesex CCC professional and ECB Level 3 coach. Every programme is built around purposeful practice, clear feedback and creating an environment where young players enjoy learning.
Life at DG Cricket
Learn the game.
Live the experience.
From the first academy session to a match-winning moment on tour, every part of DG Cricket is designed to help young players grow.
- High-quality technical coaching
- Positive, challenging sessions
- Competitive match opportunities
- Friendships, teamwork and confidence
Matches, tours and memories
Cricket experiences that go beyond the session.
Players put their skills into action, learn to compete, support teammates and create memories that last.
Explore matches & toursInside DG Cricket
Real coaching.
Real cricket.
A glimpse of academy sessions, match days, tours and the moments that make players proud.
What families can expect
Clear coaching.
Positive standards.
Visible progress.
Weekly academy coaching
Start your DG Cricket journey.
Join structured sessions designed for beginners, developing players and experienced juniors.
Common questions
Good to know.
How long are 1-to-1 sessions?
Sessions are typically 30–60 minutes, tailored to the player's age, focus area and goals. You can specify what you'd like to work on when you submit a booking request.
What age groups and abilities do you coach?
DG Cricket coaches players of all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to those on a representative or county pathway, through both academy sessions and 1-to-1 coaching.
Is David DBS checked?
Yes. David Goodchild is DBS checked and safeguarding qualified, and every session is run with player welfare as a priority.
Where do sessions take place?
1-to-1 coaching and academy sessions run at Leighton Buzzard Indoor Centre, Bedfordshire, and at Merchant Taylors’ School, Watford. The venue is shown on every session when you book.
How much does coaching cost?
Academy pricing and availability is shown on ClassForKids when you view classes. For 1-to-1 sessions, pricing is confirmed when your booking request is accepted.
How do I book?
Academy sessions are booked directly through ClassForKids. For 1-to-1 coaching, submit a request on the booking page and DG Cricket will confirm your session.
Ready to improve?