Coaching Rugby in Malahide
In Malahide RFC we encourage coaches to progress through certification in IRFU coaching courses as
they advance through the age grades. From September 2014 all coaches at under age level will along
with their coaching level be required by the club to have completed the associate referee’s course to
add to their coaching skill set.
Coaching is an integral part of rugby. From minis to age grade to representative matches. From clubs
and schools to provinces and the national team a good coach can help players to develop to the best
of their ability. If you are interested in becoming an accredited coach then the IRFU Coach
Development Pathway is the way to go. There is a defined path for every level of coaching and IRFU
accreditation for your achievements.
Mini Course
The mini section in most clubs is usually the biggest . In Malahide boys and girls from U5 and 6’s
attend training every Sunday morning .
Most coaches are parents who volunteer to help on a Sunday morning and this is where the through
assisting the teams coach they themselves get involved and attend the IRFU Mini coaching course .
This takes in all aspects of the game for children under the age of 12yrs down. Coaches attend 4
coaching seminars with on field particle sessions they cove refereeing , passing , tackling etc but
above all inclusiveness . There is “NO” competitive games in mini rugby , this enables the less
experienced to get plenty of game time and help improve their skill set and enjoy the game of rugby.
Foundation
The Foundation course is an introduction to the 15 a side game for coaches and helpers with limited
rugby experience.
Safety and enjoyment are the main themes of the course, and therefore the course is suited for
people working with pre-teenage and adolescent players.
The course develops the coach as a “Teacher” .
Level 1
Above 18yrs
The Level 1 course is for coaches working with 15 a side teams. The course deals with the Principles
of Play by developing them through the use of Key Factor Analysis, applied to the Individual skills,
mini-unit skills, unit and team skills.
At the end of the course the coach is expected to identify and rectify technical deficiencies together
with the ability of planning, organising, managing, communicating and developing the skills of
his/her players through the implementation of sport specific and generic modules.
The course develops the coach as ‘Challenger’
Level 2
Head coach
The Level 2 course is for Head Coaches working with advanced 15 side teams, with higher technical
competencies and understanding of the game. The course develops the Principles of Play through
Functional Role Analysis of the Identities of rugby.
At the end of the course the coach is expected to develop individual players' abilities to undertake and adjust their
specific roles in a changing environment within each of the identities of rugby.
Sport specific and generic modules are examined at a more advanced level, together with the
introduction of modules which develop the coaches' ability to understand interpersonal
relationships, team dynamics in conjunction with increasing the players' tactical appreciation.
The course develops the coach as ‘Facilitator’
Malahide Mini Festival