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Course Title:
IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
16/11/24
Course Venue:
SETU (IT Carlow)
Course Director:
Corey Carty (corey.carty@leinsterrugby.ie)
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching – Duration 1 hr 45 mins
9.00-10.45am
On site
Barrow Centre Activity Room (SETU Main Campus)
Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 45 mins
10.45-11.30pm
Rugby Pitch (SETU Main Campus)
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1hr 15 min
11.45-1.00pm
LUNCH
1.00-1.45pm
General Play – Contact - Duration 45 mins
1.45-2.30pm
Lineout & Scrum- Duration 1 hr
2.30-3.30pm
Working with Parents in Sport/Two Hats Duration 1hr 30 mins
3.30-5.00pm
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min
5.00-5.30pm
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
NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.
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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