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Course Title:
IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
Course Date(s):
1st October & 8th October Virtual & 13th October 2024 practical
Course Venue:
Ulster 1
Course Director:
Shaun Bloomfield
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 1 hr 30 min
01/10/24
7-8.30
Virtual
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81119748362?pwd=aehW6rbEom6iyCn6BBa3ohXTjcdsk1.1
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 1 hr
7-8:30
Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr
08/10/24
13/10/24
9:30-16:00
On site
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81478499397?pwd=zti6EJTnMzQldVVzrXvZkb0Pf8BVbd.1
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 45 min
General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr
Backline Play - Duration 1 hr
Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min
Lineout - Duration 45 min
Scrum - Duration 1 hr
Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min
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 Exam
2. Complete Course Attendance
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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