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International Rugby Coaching Institute

PROFESSIONAL RUGBY COACH

YEAR 1 - CURRICULUM

Qualification:

Principles of Sport Coaching & Exercise Training (RPL)

  • Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology  to exercise training

  • Apply principles of exercise training

  • Apply principles of sport coaching

  • Manage safety and emergency incidences

  • Plan practice sessions and teach basic motor skills

YEAR 1 - RUGBY CURRICULUM

Rugby Modules:

• Boksmart
• World Rugby level 1

• World Rugby Level 1 - Strength & conditioning

• Rugby Laws
• Coaching 

• Fundamentals – 15’s
   - Individual skills
   - Unit skills

     - Positional skills
   - Team skills
• Core skills
• Video analyses
• Team management
• 7 ‘s Rugby Fundamentals 
   - Individual skills
   - Unit skills
   - Team skills
• Video analyses
• Team management
• Nutrition & recovery
• Mental toughness
• Building a team

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Other Skills

  • Powerpoint presentations

  • Excell basic

  • Word basic

  • Video editing basic

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YEAR 2 - RUGBY CURRICULUM

Rugby Modules:

  • World Rugby level 2

  • World Rugby Level 2 - Strength & conditioning
     

  • 15’s rugby

  • Defensive system
  • Attacking structures
  • Positional skills
  • Pattern vs Structure
  • Video analyses
  • Position specific Strength & conditioning
  • Team dynamics
  • Player management
  • Logistics
  • Travel preparation
  • Time zones
  • Building culture

7’s Rugby
  • Defensive system
  • Attacking structures
  • Positional skills
  • Pattern vs Structure
  • Video analyses
  • Position specific Strength & conditioning
  • Team dynamics
  • Building a culture
  • Player management
  • Logistics
  • Travel preparation
  • Tournament preparation
  • Nutrition and recovery

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Other Skills

  • Compiling you CV

  • Public speaking

  • Creating your own brand

YEAR 3 - RUGBY CURRICULUM

 

In year 3, coaches will specialize in a specific field whereby he or she must focus on for a whole year. Each coach will be placed at various clubs and unions to build up experience in their chosen field of expertise.

15’s rugby
  • Head coach
  • Forwards coach
  • Backline coach
  • Continuity skills coach
  • Attack coach
  • Defence coach
  • Positional skills coach
  • Strength & conditioning

  • Video analyses

7’s rugby
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Team management
  • Skills coach
  • Video analyses

TAILOR MADE / SUMMER CAMPS

 

Time or money?

That is always the two problems.

If you do not have the time or finances to join our full time programs we can design a package that would suite you and your needs as a player or as a coach. The tailor made packages will be developed by IRI in conjunction with you our client to ensure satisfaction and 100% practicality. 

We pride ourselves in the fact that we give exceptional service and our customer is always our number 1 priority.

 

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