Expression of Interest – Performance Coaching Course
2025 Under 20 Six Nations Championship Round 4, Virgin Media Park, Cork 7/3/2025 Ireland vs France Ireland U20s Head Coach Neil Doak speaks to the team huddle after the game Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady
The IRFU Performance Coach Course is the first of our nationally delivered courses to support our club, school and age grade coaches who work with performance teams. The Performance Coach Course is for Head and Assistant Coaches working with advanced teams, with higher technical competencies and understanding of the game.
The course develops the Principles of Play through Functional Role Analysis of the Identities of rugby. At the end of the course the coach is expected to develop individual players’ abilities to undertake and adjust their specific roles in a changing environment within each of the identities of rugby.
Sport specific and generic modules are examined at a more advanced level, together with the introduction of modules which develop the coaches’ ability to understand interpersonal relationships, team dynamics in conjunction with increasing the players’ tactical appreciation.
Application Form: Performance Coach Course – Expression of Interest
- Head or Assistant Coach position (actively coaching at an appropriate level – Stage 4)
- Stage 3 or Senior Coach Accreditation
OR/AND - Assimilated – Proven senior/professional rugby playing or coaching experience
*Priority will be given to Coaches working at the higher levels.
This course leads to an IRFU and World Rugby recognised award
Confirmed dates and course schedule will be communicated upon acceptance to the course, this course will be delivered through a blended approach with both online and in person workshops.
The course modules will be delivered through July/August/September 2025.
Full course attendance and submission of all course work is required to complete the award.