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Course Title:
IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
9/8/25
Course Venue:
Dundalk RFC
Course Director:
Ray Mc Cabe
Ray.mccabe@leinsterrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching – Duration 1 hr 45 min
9.00 am –
10.30 am
On-Site,
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1hr 30 min
10.30 am – 12.00 pm
Tiernan Gonnelly
Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 1 hr
12.00 pm –
1.00 pm
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
1.30 pm –
2.30 pm
Ian Stewart
Lineout - Duration 30 min
2.30 pm –
3.00 pm
Ken Knaggs
Scrum - Duration 45 min
3.00 pm –
3.30 pm
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min
3.30 pm –
4.00 pm
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: 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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