Children's Coach Course (Virgin Media Park/COE)

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.

Course Title:	IRFU CHILDREN’S COACH COURSE South #1 Virgin Media Park & Centre of Excellence, Cork
Course Date(s):	Virtual – Thursday 10^th September Practical Day – Sunday 20^th September
Course Venue:	Virgin Media Park & Centre of Excellence, Cork, T12 FX40
Course Director:	(Eugene McCarthy - eugenemccarthy@munsterrugby.ie)
Module	Date	Time	Delivery method (on site or virtual)	Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching – Duration 45 min	10^th Sept	19:00-19:45	Virtual	Online link – Sent prior to course date
Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 30min	10^th Sept	19:45-20:15	Virtual	Online link – Sent prior to course date
Fundamental Movement Skills - Duration 30min (Practical)	20^th Sept	09:15-09:45	On site	Virgin Media Park & COE, Cork
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr		09:45-10:45	On site
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1hr 30 min		11:15-12:45	On site
Lineout - Duration 30 min		13:30-14:00	On site
Scrum - Duration 30 min		14:00-14:30	On site
Practical Coaching Observations – Duration 2 hrs		15:00-17:00	On site
Course Close
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 · Concussion Awareness module 3. Complete Course Attendance 4. Practical Coaching Observation 5. Post-Course Survey NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.

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48 seats available.
Price: €90.00

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