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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.
Course Title:
IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
20/04/2024
Course Venue:
Pavilion 4G University of Limerick
Course Director:
Noel O Meara noelomeara@munsterrugby.ie
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 1 hr 15 min
20/04/24
0845-1000
Onsite/Indoor
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 45min
1000-1045
Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr
1100-1200
Onsite/Indoor-outdoor
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 30 min
1200-1330
Onsite/Outddor
General Play – Contact - Duration 45min
1330-1415
Backline Play - Duration 45 min
1445-1530
Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min
1530-1615
Lineout - Duration 45 min
1615-1700
Scrum - Duration 45 min
1700-1800
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 15 min
1800-1815
Award Requirements: NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.
1. Complete 5 online (pre-course) modules:
· Youth Coach Course Introduction
· Motivation Module
· Role of the Coach Module
· Concussion Awareness Module
· Laws and Behaviours ExamComplete
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2. FULL Course Attendance
28/04/2024
Virgin Media Park Cork
28/04/24
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