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Course Title:
IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
25/4/26
Course Venue:
MU Barnhall 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
9am-10am
On Site
Planning and Practice Sessions
10am-10.45am
Fit for Rugby and FMS
10.45am-11.30am
General Play: Attack and Defence
11.30am-12.45pm
General Play – Contact
1.30pm-2.30pm
Backline Play
2.30pm – 3.15pm
Kick Restarts
3.15pm-4pm
Lineout
4pm-4.45pm
Scrum
4.45pm-5.30pm
Course Reflection/Close
5.30pm-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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