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Course Title:
IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
05/10/2025
Course Venue:
DCU St Pats Campus
Course Director:
Rob Mullen – Rob.mullen@leinsterrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction, Practice Sessions and Effective Coaching
05/10/25
09:00 –10:00
On Site
Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr
10:00 –11:00
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 45 min
11:00 –12:30
Lunch – Connect With Coaches
12:30 - 13:30
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
13:30 – 14:30
Backline Play - Duration 1 hr
14:30 –15:30
Coffee Break – 15 Mins
15:30 – 15:45
Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min
15:45 – 16:15
Lineout - Duration 45 min
16:15 – 16:45
Scrum - Duration 1 hr
16:45 – 17:15
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min
17:15 – 17:45
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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