Leinster Rugby is delighted to announce a number of coaching courses available for the summer 2015. Whether it’s an U7’s team or you are wishing to advance coaching levels, Leinster Rugby has a range of courses available for you to get involved.
How do I know what coaching course to go on?
Stage 1: Mini’s Coaching Course
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. All minis’ courses cost €;70.
Venue: MU Barnhall RFC
Details: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd August
Book with: tom.mckeown@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Coolmine RFC
Details: Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th of September (9am to 5pm)
Book with: ger.mccleery@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Navan RFC
Details: Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th of September (9am to 5pm)
Book with: steve.coy@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Tullamore RFC
Details: Saturday 10th (9am to 5pm), Monday 12th and Wednesday 14th of October (7.00pm to 10.00pm)
Book with: steve.coy@leinsterrugby.ie
Stage 2: Foundation Course
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. All foundation courses cost €;70.
Venue: Naas RFC
Details: Saturday and Sunday 16th and 17th of May (9.30am to 4.00pm)
Book with: john.bagnall@leinsterrugby.ie
Venue: Ashbourne RFC
Details: Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th of August (9am to 5pm)
Book with: colin.ohare@leinsterrugby.ie
Stage 3: Level One Course
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: 12-14th June
Cost: €;220 non-residential, €;280 residential
Book with: Sheila Cullivan at sheila.cullivan@leinsterrugby.ie or 012235111
Venue: St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra
Details: 24th-26th July
Cost: €;220 non-residential, €;280 residential
Book with: Sheila Cullivan at sheila.cullivan@leinsterrugby.ie or 012235111
Venue: IT Carlow
Details: 7-9th August
Cost: €;220 non-residential
Book with: Sheila Cullivan at sheila.cullivan@leinsterrugby.ie or 012235111
