Youth Coach Course 2526 - Ulster 1

Course Title:

IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE ULSTER 1

Course Date(s):

30/09/25 AND 07/10/25 ONLINE, 12/10/25 PRACTICAL

Course Venue:

MID ULSTER VENUE TBC

Course Director:

SHAN BLOOMFIELD shaun.bloomfield@ulsterrugby.com

Module

Date

Time

Delivery method (on site or virtual)

Venue / online link

Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 1 hr 30 min

30/09/25

7-8.30

Virtual

Zoom link 1:  

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83815676733?pwd=ancDVY8aCEuNz5I7WzyEzw5KadoG4z.1

Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 1 hr

07/10/25

7-8:30

Virtual

Zoom link 2:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87449773704?pwd=2fKuVObhdCJVMuyWMHw0woZSZiJJza.1

Fit for Rugby and FMS - Duration 1 hr

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

 Venue TBC

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

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

General Play – Contact - Duration 1 hr 

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

Backline Play - Duration 1 hr

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

Kick Restarts - Duration 45 min

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

Lineout - Duration 45 min

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

Scrum - Duration 1 hr

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

Course Reflection/Close - Duration 30 min

12/10/25

9:30-16:00

On site

Venue TBC

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.    Post-Course Survey

NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.