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Youth Coach Course 2526 - Kings Hospital

Course Title:

IRFU YCAKH261 COACH COURSE

 

Course Date(s):

May 17TH2026 (INTRODUCTION AND ROLE OF THE COACH, PLANNING & PRACTICE SESSIONS, MOTIVATION & QUALITY COACHING MODULE PRE COURSE ON GAINLINE)

Course Venue:

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL DUBLIN

 

Module

Date

Time

Delivery method

(on-site or virtual)

Venue

(or online)

Welcome

17TH MAY

9-930am

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Fit for rugby & FMS

17TH MAY

930am-1030am

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

General Movement attack and defence

17TH MAY

1030am-12pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

General movement - Contact

17TH MAY

12pm-1pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Lunch

17TH MAY

1pm-2pm

On site

Lunch provided. Please advise of any requirements.

Backline play

17TH MAY

2pm-3pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Restarts

17TH MAY

3pm-345pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Lineout

17TH MAY

345pm-430pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Coffe/Tea break

17TH MAY

430pm -4.45pm

On Site

 

Scrum

17TH MAY

445pm-530pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

Course wrap up and next steps

17TH MAY

530pm-6pm

On site

THE KINGS HOSPITAL SCHOOL

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

BEFORE YOU PAY! Declined Payment Advisory
14 seats available.
Price: €90.00