Youth Coach Course 2526 - Sligo

The IRFU "Youth Coach Course" is an introduction to coaching the 15-a-side game for coaches and helpers with limited experience in rugby.

The course is suited to people working with players aged 12+ with an emphasis on player enjoyment and coaching through best practice.

The course is designed to develop the coach in the role of ‘Teacher’.

Entry Criteria:

- Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Please note coaches aged 16-18 years are restricted to performing in an Assistant Coach role, under the direct supervision and guidance of an Accredited Youth Rugby Coach aged 18+
- Priority (where required) will be given to participants actively involved in coaching youth players.

Course Title:	IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):	4^th and 11^th November 2025
Course Venue:	Sligo Rugby
Course Director:	Zoe Langsdale, zoe.langsdale@connachtrugby.ie
Module
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 1 hr			Virtual	Online
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr	04/11	6:30 PM	In-Person
Backline Play - Duration 1 hr	04/11	7:30 PM	In-Person
Lineout - Duration 45 min	04/11	8:15 PM	In-Person
Scrum - Duration 45 min	04/11	9:00 PM	In-Person
General Play – Contact – Duration 45 min	11/11	6:30 PM	In-Person
Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 45 min	11/11	7:15 PM	In-Person
Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min	11/11	8:00 PM	In-Person
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 45 min	11/11	8:45 PM	In-Person
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min	11/11	9:30 PM	In-Person
Award Requirements: 1. Pre-Course Survey 2. Complete 5 online (pre-course) modules: · Youth Coach Course Introduction · Motivation Module · Quality Coaching Module · Concussion Awareness Module · Laws and Behaviours Exam 3. Complete Course Attendance 4. Post-Course Survey NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.

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28 seats available.
Price: €90.00

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