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Youth cricket academy serving Pleasanton and neighboring cities
Building confident cricketers through professional coaching, structured player development, and a clear pathway from beginner to competitive cricket for boys and girls ages 5-16.
Youth cricket academy serving Pleasanton and neighboring cities
Building confident cricketers through professional coaching, structured player development, and a clear pathway from beginner to competitive cricket for boys and girls ages 5-16.
About Us
Youth Cricket academy serving passionate young cricketers in and around Pleasanton
We coach boys and girls ages 5 to 16 from their first tennis-ball session through hardball and high-performance development, all in a friendly, supportive environment right here in Pleasanton.
Pleasanton Cricket League was created by local parents and coaches who wanted a real, structured pathway for kids to learn the game, starting with fun and ending with competitive cricket for those who want it.
Our coaches have played and coached the game for years. We keep group sizes small, focus on fundamentals, and make sure every child feels welcome from their very first session.
Youth cricket
in Pleasanton
A structured program for children ages 5 to 16, from a first session on the tennis ball to competitive hardball cricket.
What makes our program for children different
Our child program is built around three ideas: proper coaching, consistent structure, and real games. Every group has a clear curriculum for the season, so parents can see what their child is being taught and coaches can see how each player is progressing.
Sessions are led by coaches who know the game and know how to teach it to kids. The environment is competitive when it should be and supportive the rest of the time. Children who love cricket have somewhere to grow all the way through high school. Children who're new to the sport have a warm, no-pressure place to start.
A typical session at every level
Players are placed by age and skill after an evaluation. Here's what a normal session looks like in each group.
A typical session at every level
Players are placed by age and skill after an evaluation. Here's what a normal session looks like in each group.
Beginner
Ages 5-8
Beginner
First swing, first catch, first game.
A typical session runs about 90 minutes on a soft tennis ball. Coaches lead short skill stations covering grip, throwing, and batting stance, followed by a fun small-sided game so every child bats, bowls and fields the same day.
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Confidence with the bat and ball
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Coordination and movement games
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Team play in a low-pressure setting
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Beginner games last for 90 minutes to 2 hours during the weekend
Intermediate
Ages 7-12
Intermediate
From tennis ball to introducing hardball.
Longer sessions blend structured drills with match play. Players work in small groups on batting technique, seam and spin bowling basics, and fielding positions, then finish with a competitive game where coaches give real-time feedback.
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Batting technique and shot selection
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Introduction to hardball with proper safety kit
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Bowling actions, run-ups and control
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Intermediate games last up to 4 hours during the weekend
Advance / High Performance
Ages 9 to 16
Advance / High Performance
Competitive hardball and player development.
Sessions include a fitness warm-up, targeted skill work by discipline, and match simulation. Players train against a bowling machine, work on tactical scenarios, and receive individual feedback aimed at their next step in the game.
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Match-standard batting, bowling and fielding
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Fitness, agility and injury prevention
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Game awareness and captaincy
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The advanced group plays on Saturday and Sunday for 6 to 8 hours
Beginner
Ages 5-8
Beginner
First swing, first catch, first game.
A typical session runs about 90 minutes on a soft tennis ball. Coaches lead short skill stations covering grip, throwing, and batting stance, followed by a fun small-sided game so every child bats, bowls and fields the same day.
-
Confidence with the bat and ball
-
Coordination and movement games
-
Team play in a low-pressure setting
-
Beginner games last for 90 minutes to 2 hours during the weekend
Intermediate
Ages 7-12
Intermediate
From tennis ball to introducing hardball.
Longer sessions blend structured drills with match play. Players work in small groups on batting technique, seam and spin bowling basics, and fielding positions, then finish with a competitive game where coaches give real-time feedback.
-
Batting technique and shot selection
-
Introduction to hardball with proper safety kit
-
Bowling actions, run-ups and control
-
Intermediate games last up to 4 hours during the weekend
Advance / High Performance
Ages 9 to 16
Advance / High Performance
Competitive hardball and player development.
Sessions include a fitness warm-up, targeted skill work by discipline, and match simulation. Players train against a bowling machine, work on tactical scenarios, and receive individual feedback aimed at their next step in the game.
-
Match-standard batting, bowling and fielding
-
Fitness, agility and injury prevention
-
Game awareness and captaincy
-
The advanced group plays on Saturday and Sunday for 6 to 8 hours
A typical session at every level
Players are placed by age and skill after an evaluation. Here's what a normal session looks like in each group