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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
9.30-10.30am
On site – 60 Mins
TBC
General Movement Attack & Defence
10.30am-12pm
On site – 90 Mins
General Movement – Contact
12–1pm
Lunch
1-2pm
Lunch provided. Please advise of any requirements.
Back Play
2–3pm
Restarts
3-3.45pm
On site – 45 Mins
Line Out
3.45-4.30pm
Coffee/Tea Break
4.30-4.45pm
On Site – 15 Mins
Provided
Scrum
4.45-5.45pm
Course wrap up and next steps
5.45-6pm
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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