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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
South #2 Cobh Pirates RFC
Course Date(s):
Virtual – 09th September
Course Venue:
Cobh Pirates RFC, Newtown, Cobh, V94 H263
Course Director:
(Eugene McCarthy – eugenemccarthy@munsterrugby.ie)
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 45 min
19:00-19:45
Virtual
Online link – Sent prior to course date
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 45min
19:45-20:30
Fit for Rugby and FMS – Duration 45min
20:30-20:50
General Play – Contact - Duration 45min
09:00-09:20
Onsite
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 30 min
09:20-10:05
Backline Play - Duration 45 min
10:05-11:35
Kick Restarts - Duration 30 min
11:35-12:20
Lineout - Duration 45 min
12:20-12:50
Scrum - Duration 45 min
13:30-14:15
Practical Coaching Observations– Duration 2 hrs
14:15-15:00
Course Close
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. Practical Coaching Observation
5. Post-Course Survey
NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.
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