This seminar will be aimed at rugby coaches working at all levels but is open to coaches from all sports. The seminar will be held in the Charleville Park Hotel on the 7th March 2012. Last year’s seminar was very successful and was attended by over 100 coaches. This year more presenters and different topics have been added to the lineup. The topics that will be covered are as follows:

Topic 1 – Free strength: Essential tips on improving athletic performance outside of the gym.
Presenter – Joe McGinley (Munster Rugby N.T.P. Fitness Coach)
Topic 2 – How to Assess and Develop Movement Skills in our Players.
Presenter – Des Ryan (IRFU Fitness Education Manager)
Topic 3 – Periodisation for Rugby.
Presenter – Fergal O’Callaghan (Munster Rugby Academy & N.T.P. Fitness Coach)

The seminar will be both theory and practical based using some of the young players from Munster Rugby as subjects and anyone who is willing to give it a go. The seminar will be of great use to coaches who would like to know, what is the most appropriate and practical method to develop their players. Also the seminar is ideal for coaches who would like to introduce something new and challenging to their training. The seminar is open to any coaches especially from Munster and the sounding Area. Similar seminars will be run in the Connacht, Leinster and Ulster Areas. Information on these seminars and other courses during the year will be found on www.irishrugby.ie and provincial websites as soon as details are available.

The Details for the Seminar are as follows:

Date – 7th of March 2012
Time – 7.00pm Registration (Tea & Coffee provided)
Seminar starts at 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venue – Charleville Park Hotel
Cost - 10 euro
Registration - Places are limited and coaches must register with Niamh Nash to reserve a place
Email: niamh.nash@irfu.ie