Irish Rugby : Club & Community : News : Book Now For Certified Conditioning Coach Course

IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.

Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby brings to an end an achievement-packed career that saw him dominate matches in Ireland and around the world in the colours of Cork Constitution, Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.

IRFU provincial and national age grade coaches - Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-20s - and IRFU elite player development staff from the four provinces gathered recently to review their experiences, discuss challenges and align closer to ensure the development of more effective elite players across the IRFU Elite Player Pathway.

Spaces are filling up fast for this world class introduction to conditioning - don't miss out!

The course is intended to help you gain the confidence and competence to condition and prepare the players in your charge in a safe and enjoyable manner.

The course is intended to be a practical, hands-on course where you will see and practice the many drills and exercises that are appropriate for conditioning Rugby players at all levels.

Topics covered include: Principles, Demands, Needs, Warm Ups, Prehab, Functional assessment, Integrated Conditioning, Planning & Periodisation, Testing, Nutrition, Strength, Speed, LTPD, Fundamental Movement Skills.

Course Manager Paudie Roche of Munster Rugby, will be joined by an excellent line up of presenters.

The 2012 course included presentations from:

Des Ryan IRFU Fitness Education Manager
Chris Shields IRFU Ulster Sub Academy Fitness Advisor
Ian Jeffery's UKSCA
Colin Buckley: IAWA Coach education Director
Dr PJ Smyth: Head of Motor development in PE and Sports Science at University of Limerick
Dr. Liam Hennessy
Ruth Wood Martin: IRFU Performance Nutritionist
Fergal O'Callaghan: Munster Rugby

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Queen's University, Belfast - Book Online Now
Date: 24/6/13 - 28/6/13

Aviva Stadium, Dublin - Book Online Now
Date: 1/7/13 - 5/7/13

Limerick Institute of Technology - Book Online Now
Date: 15/7/13 - 19/7/13

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