IRFU (Ulster Branch) Coaching Courses Get Started at Malone and Ballymena

15 May 2008, 2:52 pm

By Maire Cahill

The first of the IRFU Ulster Branch coaching courses have taken place recently

Malone RFC was the host venue for the Mini Rugby (Stage 1 LTPD) coaching course. There was a total of 37 in attendance at the course which is specifcally designed for coaches of Mini rugby (6yrs-12yrs) where players are being introduced to rugby for the first time and participating in games of reduced numbers (8’s, 10’s and 12-a-side). The focus is on safety & enjoyment with the coach acting as ‘guide’ in a player-centred process.

On the same day, a number of the development officers also attended the Foundation (Stage 2 LTPD) course at Ballymena RFC. The Foundation Course is an introduction to the 15 a side game for coaches and helpers with limited experience in rugby. Safety and enjoyment are in the main themes of the course, and therefore the course is suited for people working with pre-teenage and adolescent players.

Both groups showed excellent participation and expertise at each course and course directors Darryl Callaghan Michael Black would like to thank all the participants, staff and tutors involved in making the courses such a success as well as Malone and Ballymena RFC for the use of their facilities

To see more photos from the course please visit the Ulster Rugby website