All Level 1, Foundation and Mini Courses for the 2016 season have been announced. Looking to get properly qualified? Well now’s the time to do it.
Level 1 Courses (Stage 3):
This stage of coaching is made up of a category of age-grade players from U16-U18’s and adult junior players. Players are highly competitive at this stage and have greater awareness of common values, goals and team spirit. During this stage, the coach aims to challenge the capacities of players and strives for players to have higher standards of performance. The game evolves during this stage as the performance of individual players, units and the team as a whole is challenged via structured methods with emphasis placed more so on maximising development in the pursuit of achieving desired outcomes and results.
Venue: St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra
Details: 22-24th July (full days, time TBC)
Cost: €;220 non-residential, €;280 residential
Venue: IT Carlow
Details: 5-7th August (full days, time TBC)
Cost: €;220 non-residential
NOTE: Entry criteria for Level 1 Coaching Course
• Participants must be 18yrs of age.
• Participants must have proven rugby playing/coaching experience
• Actively coaching a 15-a-side team (Stage 3 LTPD)
Foundation Courses (Stage 2):
The age-grade of players in this category is from U13-U15’s. During this stage of coaching, players learn to explore through the game. Coaches teach rather than guide during this level as players at this age-grade is more appropriate for excelled learning. Whilst the game is still fun and safe at this stage, it moves from open play to a more structured format to introduce basic units of play.
Venue: Ashbourne RFC
Details: Saturday 27th (9.30am-5pm) and Sunday 28th August (9am-3pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: colin.ohare@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Tullamore RFC
Details: Wednesday 12th of October (7-10pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: steve.coy@leinsterrugby.ie
Note: This is a follow on course. Must have completed a mini course prior.
Mini’s Courses (Stage 1):
The age-grade of players in this category is from U6-U12’s. The medium of play is at the forefront of this age group whereby fun and enjoyment in a positive environment to encourage a motivating experience if the predominant aim. Coaches are thought to act as guides and corrections should be subtle and simple rather than detailed. Focus of the game is mainly based on general movement with player participating in an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Venue: DLSP FC
Details: Monday 8th (7-9.30pm), Wednesday 10th ( 7-9.30pm) and Saturday 13th August (9am-3pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: adam.griggs@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Navan RFC
Details: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September (9:30am-5:30pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: colm.finnegan@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Old Belvedere RFC
Details: Monday 3rd, 10th, 17th and 25th of October (7-10pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: ken.knaggs@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Tullamore RFC
Details: Saturday 1st of October (9am-5pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: steve.coy@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Mullingar RFC
Details: Saturday 8th of October (9am-5pm)
Cost: €;70 per coach
Queries to: steve.coy@leinsterrugby.ie
Book all courses directly here.
