Youth Coach Course 2425 (Ulster2)

Course Title:

IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE

Course Date(s):

28^th January, 4^th February Virtual & 9^th February 2025 practical

Course Venue:

Ulster 2

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

28/01/25

7-8.30

Virtual

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88950347687?pwd=QDrPUbOd290UN49MruqaL27raoLq9K.1

Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 1 hr

28/01/25

7-8:30

Virtual

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88950347687?pwd=QDrPUbOd290UN49MruqaL27raoLq9K.1

Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr

04/02/25

09/02/25

7-8:30

9:30-16:00

 Virtual

On site

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85971598314?pwd=LpMBwRyPONDuWjDbHhvIlN1unCdHxe.1

General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 45 min

04/02/25

09/02/25

7-8:30

9:30-16:00

Virtual

On site

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85971598314?pwd=LpMBwRyPONDuWjDbHhvIlN1unCdHxe.1

General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr 

09/02/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Backline Play - Duration 1 hr

09/02/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min

09/02/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Lineout - Duration 45 min

09/02/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Scrum - Duration 1 hr

09/02/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min

09/02/25

9:30-16:00

On site

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.