Youth Coach Course 2526 - SETU Carlow

More information on this event will be available soon. 

In the meantime, please make sure to access GAINLINE and complete your online modules ahead of the practical session. 

Award Requirements are: 

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

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.