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Course Title:
IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
29th November 2025
Course Venue:
Cill Dara RFC
Course Director:
Joe Carbery / joe.carbery@leinsterrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching.
29 / Nov / 25
9am – 9.45am
Onsite
WWPIS: ‘2 Hats – The Parent/Coach’
9.45am – 11am
Break
11 - 11.15am
Fundamental Movement Skills
11.15 – 12.00
General Play: Attack and Defence
12 – 1.15pm
Lunch
1.15pm – 2pm
General Play – Contact
2pm – 3pm
Lineout & Scrum -
3pm – 4pm
Course Reflection/Close
4pm – 4.30pm
Award Requirements:
1. Pre-Course Survey
2. Complete 3 online (pre-course) modules:
· Children’s Coach Course Introduction
· Mini Rugby Refereeing module
· Quality Coaching module
3. Complete online Concussion Awareness module
4. Complete Course Attendance
5. Post-Course Survey
NOTE: All online modules to be completed prior to attending the 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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