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Youth Coach Course 2526 - Kings Hospital School

Course Title:

IRFU YCACT252 COACH COURSE

 

Course Date(s):

SEPTEMBER 14th 2025

Course Venue:

The Kings Hospital School - Co. DUBLIN

 

Module

Date

Time

Delivery method

(on-site or virtual)

Tutor Name

Welcome & Brief Introduction

SEPT. 14h

9-9.30am

On site  - 30 Mins

Damien Mc Cabe

Fit for rugby & FMS

SEPT. 14h

9.30-10.30am

On site – 60 Mins

TBC

General Movement Attack & Defence

SEPT. 14h

10.30am-12pm

On site – 90 Mins

TBC

General Movement – Contact

SEPT. 14h

12–1pm

On site – 60 Mins

TBC

 

Lunch

 

 

1-2pm

 

On site – 60 Mins

Lunch provided. Please advise of any requirements.

Back Play

SEPT. 14h

2–3pm

On site – 60 Mins

TBC

Restarts

SEPT. 14h

3-3.45pm

On site – 45 Mins

TBC

Line Out

SEPT. 14h

3.45-4.30pm

On site – 45 Mins

TBC

Coffee/Tea Break

SEPT. 14h

4.30-4.45pm

On Site – 15 Mins

Provided

Scrum

SEPT. 14h

4.45-5.45pm

On site – 60 Mins

TBC

Course wrap up and next steps

SEPT. 14h

5.45-6pm

On Site – 15 Mins

Damien Mc Cabe

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

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PRE – COURSE ONLINE & LAWS/CONCUSSION MODULES ARE TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO COURSE ATTENDANCE ON SEPTEMBER – NO Exceptions apply.

 

 

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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22 seats available.
Price: €90.00