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About US
A journey from the bustling inner-city streets of Bradford, to the biggest stadiums around the world, the story that led to the inception of the MACC Academy is that of perseverance and passion.
Growing up in a modest neighbourhood, our director, Moin Ashraf, faced numerous challenges when pursuing his dream of becoming a professional cricketer, but a love for cricket helped him to overcome these hurdles and excel - on the streets, at his local club and at the highest level.
Playing with makeshift equipment in narrow alleys around Bradford, Moin’s raw talent caught the eye of local coaches, setting him on a path into the professional game. His skill and enthusiasm saw him rise through the ranks, from the Yorkshire u15s, to the Academy and the reserves, and finally making his debut at the tender age of 18 - only the fourth British-born Asian to represent the county.
‘Mo’ enjoyed a successful career in the UK and overseas, including two County Championships, a Twenty20 Blast winners medal and appearances in the Champions League - his time in cricket was filled with illustrious moments and memorable accolades to cherish for a lifetime.
Having retired from the professional game, Mo’s dedication and commitment to the sport led to the formation of The MACC Academy - which aims to nurture young talent and provide the opportunities Mo himself would have jumped at, The academy’s goal is to offer high performance coaching at top class facilities as well as mentorship & comprehensive support, transforming the lives of the next generation of young cricketers.
“When you’re in a position to have gotten so much, the gift at this point is giving back....”
meet the team
Moin Ashraf - head coach & director
A successful cricketing career spanning over a decade at Yorkshire and Nothamptonshire CC, Moin has been a part of 2 county championship and T20 Blast winning squads. Having played alongside the greats of the game such as Joe Root, Adil Rashid, Mitchell Starc and Jonny Bairstow, Moin has experience of what it takes to perform in a high performance environment. A fast bowler with over 80 professional appearances to his name, Moin had a reputation for being a fast bowler with a ferocious Yorker, spearheading Yorkshire to their first Finals Day in 2012 resulting in an England Performance Programme call up.
What makes us different
Expert Video Analysis - Biomechanical analysis to maximise performance and ensure safety
Professional Playing experience - ex first class cricketer for Yorkshire and Northamptonshire
Open to all - Providing expert coaching to all ages, abilities and genders
High Quality equipment - Specialist development aids including sidearms, medicine balls, resistance bands and balance boards
Player centred approach - Adapting to the payers’ needs putting their development at the forefront of the sessions.
Versatile Coaching Team - covering all areas of Yorkshire and parts of the North of England, as well as the ability to coach online. Our versatility separates us from the rest, whilst maintaining meticulous standards to provide a great coaching experience.
affiliations & Principal partners
MACC is proud to be affiliated with and sponsored by the following brands:
- Leeds Audi
- Click ITC
- Cooper Hall Solutions
- IPS Airways
