Castleisland Students Upskill On Coaching Techniques

Munster Rugby recently hosted a Transition Year Coaching Course over two days for students attending Castleisland Community College in Kerry.

The first day of the course covered an introduction to the IRFU Long Term Player Development pathway which included the rules and coaching method of Leprechaun and touch rugby.

It also included a series of fun games which support learning the individual skills for rugby, the strength and conditioning for the Stage II player and achieving the principles of attack. The day concluded with a lecture on practice session which included learning to plan, organize and manage a rugby session.

On day two the students were tutored on the key factors for the individual skills required for rugby. This incorporated a practical session including both indoor and outdoor modules and finished with the students coaching the school’s first year and second year students.

Munster Rugby would like to thank the participating students for their enthusiasm throughout the course and wish them every success in their coaching pathway.