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Youth Coach Course 2526 - Mullingar

Course Title:

IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE

Course Date(s):

25th October 2025

Course Venue:

Mullingar RFC

Course Director:

Ken Moore – ken.moore@leinsterrugby

Module

Date

Time

Delivery method (on site or virtual)

Venue / online link

Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 1 hr 30 min

22nd October

19:30 – 21:00

Virtual

Virtual – Link will be sent to group

Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 1 hr

25th October

09:00 – 10:00

On Site

Mullingar

Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr

25th October

10:00 – 11:00

On Site

Mullingar

General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 30 min

25th October

11:00 – 12:30

On Site

Mullingar

Lunch

25th October

12:30 – 13:00

On site

Lunch provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr 

25th October

13:00 – 14:00

On Site

Mullingar

Backline Play - Duration 1 hr

25th October

14:00 – 15:00

On Site

Mullingar

Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min

25th October

15:00 – 16:45

On Site

Mullingar

Lineout - Duration 45 min

25th October

16:45 – 17:30

On Site

Mullingar

Scrum - Duration 45 min

25th October

17:30 – 18:15

On Site

Mullingar

Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min

25th October

18:15

On Site

Mullingar

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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32 seats available.
Price: €90.00