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Course Title:
IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
3rd May 2025
Course Venue:
Maynooth University Campus
Course Director:
Joe Carbery joe.carbery@leinsterrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching.
9am – 9.45am
Onsite
Working With Parents in Sport: ‘2 Hats – The Parent/Coach’
9.45am – 11am
Break
11am – 11.15am
Fundamental Movement Skills
11.15 – 12.00
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration
12 – 1.15pm
Lunch
1.15pm – 2pm
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
2pm – 3pm
Lineout & Scrum -
3pm – 4pm
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min
4pm – 4.30pm
Award Requirements:
1. Complete 3 online (pre-course) modules:
· Children’s Coach Course Introduction
· Mini Rugby Refereeing module
· Role of the Coach module
2. Complete online Concussion Awareness module
3. Complete Course Attendance
Please complete all 4 online requirements before the 3rd May 2025 Course
The IRFU "Children's Coach Course" is for coaches of Mini Rugby players aged 5-12.
Players are introduced to the game of rugby for the first time through participation in games with reduced numbers of 8, 10, or 12-a-side.
The goal is to develop players’ all-round skills and game-understanding with an emphasis on Fundamental Movement Skills delivered through basic Technical, Tactical & Physical course modules.
There is an emphasis on enjoyment and player development using best practice, the coach acting as a 'Guide' in a player-centred process.
Entry Criteria:
- Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Please note coaches aged 16-18 years are limited to performing in an Assistant Coach role, under the direct supervision and guidance of an accredited Children’s Rugby coach aged 18+
- Priority where required will be given to participants actively involved in coaching Mini Rugby players.
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