COACH TRAINING & EDUCATION

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Intervention Drills

To access public playlists with coaching drills, please follow these steps:

1

Access the Playlist

Click here to access the playlist

2

Log In or Register

You will be redirected to the login page. Log in or register if you are not registered already

3

Enter your Details

Enter all your details & click register

4

Check your Email

Check your email inbox for the activation email

5

Activate your Account

Click the link in the email to activate your account

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Enter your Credentials

The link will open to the login page. Enter your new credentials to access the playlist

Coaches

Please click on each level to find out more about the courses. Get in touch with your Union to find out when the courses are being run. Union contacts can be found from the drop down list at the top of the right navigation

Coaches Level 1 - Introducing Rugby

The purpose of this introductory course is to enable coaches to acquire basic skills so that players new to the game learn to play in safe, enjoyable competition

Coaches Level 2 - Developing Rugby Skills

The purpose of this course is to enable coaches to develop skills for coaching age grade and adult players

Coaches Level 3 - Analysis & Preparation for Coaches

The purpose of this course is to enable coaches to develop more advanced knowledge and skills

Coaches - Coaching Events

The purpose of this course is to enable coaches to develop skills to coach the 7 a-side game

Officials

Officials Level 1 - Introducing Officiating

The purpose of this introductory course is to enable officials to acquire basic skills to officiate safe, enjoyable competition

Officials Level 2 - Developing Officiating Skills

The purpose of this course is to enable officials to develop skills to officiate safe, enjoyable competition

Coaches Level 3 - Analysis & Preparation

The purpose of this course is to enable officials to analyse performance and prepare effectively to officiate safe, enjoyable competition

Coaches of Match Officials

Level 1 - Introduction to the Coaching of Officials

The purpose of this course is to introduce the concept and role of Referee Coaching to enable assistance and guidance in developing the referee

Level 2 - Developing the Coaching of Officials' Skills

The purpose of this introductory course is to enable officials to acquire basic skills to officiate safe, enjoyable competition

Trainers & Educators

Trainer of Educators

The purpose of this course is to enable Trainers to develop and enhance skills which will support their role in delivering IRB Educator courses and working 1:1

Coach Educator

The purpose of this course is to enable Educators to deliver IRB Coaching courses

Official Educator

The purpose of this course is to enable Educators to deliver IRB Coaching courses

Useful Resources

The 'Play the Game' teaching and coaching resources were developed by Janet Jones Associates for the Dragons Rugby Trust. The Trust has authorised the International Rugby Board to utilise and adapt the resources to support the development of the game worldwide. Copyright remains the property of the Dragons Rugby Trust but the resources may be reproduced in any format as long as this is not for commercial gain.

Coaching Resources

World Rugby Training Conference 2024

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