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Course Title:
IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
19-10-2025
Course Venue:
Cill Dara RFC
Course Director:
Bryan Croke – bryan.croke@leinsterrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 1 hr 30 min
9-9.30am
On site - 30 Mins
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 1 hr
9.30-10.30am
On site – 60 Mins
Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr
10.30-11.15am
On site – 45 Mins
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 45 min
11.15 – 12pm
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
12.00 – 1pm
On Site – 60 Mins
Backline Play - Duration 1 hr
1-2pm
Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min
2–3pm
Lineout - Duration 45 min
3pm – 4.30pm
On site – 90 Mins
Scrum - Duration 1 hr
4.30-4.45pm
On Site – 15 Mins
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min
4.45-5.45pm
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.
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.
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