Video | Munster Rugby Youth Coaching Course

A Munster Rugby Youth Coaching Course was held on Saturday at the University of Limerick.

The course is designed as an introduction to coaching the 15-a-side game for coaches and volunteers with the aim of developing coaches into ‘teachers’.

The course is suited to people working with players aged 12+ with an emphasis on player enjoyment and coaching through best practice.

A number of modules were held throughout the day which included general play, attack & defence, the contact area, restarts and setpiece.

Munster Rugby Coach & Player Development Officer Noel O’Meara said: “Today we’re running an IRFU rugby youth coaching course. A lot of these coaches would have worked with players under 12, they’re now moving to that 13, 14 bracket from the small pitch to the big pitch. Rather than being a guide, it’s now about becoming a teacher  to the players.

“After today, they will have the skills to work with that unique player of that age group.”

For more information on Coaching Courses held in Munster, visit https://www.munsterrugby.ie/domestic/coaching/coaching-courses/ or contact Noel O’Meara via email here.

Hear more from O’Meara below on the coaching course and the experience from participants Beth Roche and Finbar Ryan.

Video | Munster Rugby Youth Coaching Course