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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):
Saturday August 22nd, 2026
Course Venue:
Loughrea RFC
Course Director:
Zoe Langsdale, zoe.langsdale@connachtrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 45 min
Virtual
Online
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 1 hr
22/8
9:00 AM
On-Site
Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr
10:00 AM
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 30 min
11:00 AM
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
12:30 PM
Backline Play - Duration 45 min
1:30 PM
Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min
2:15 PM
Lineout - Duration 45 min
3:00 PM
Scrum - Duration 1 hr
3:45 PM
Practical Coaching Observations– Duration 2 hrs
Course Close
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. Practical Coaching Observation
5. Post-Course Survey
NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.
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