International Rugby Academy Coaches’ Courses
IRANZ coaches’ courses run in tandem with the equivalent players’ course, providing coach participants the unique opportunity to work live with players, under the guidance of our expert staff coaches. Course programmes include the live observation of matches – allowing coaches to work directly with position-specific experts and the coach facilitator in unique match scenarios.
Position specific experts assist course participants to learn each position with incredible depth as they observe our expert facilitators working live within a team environment.
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Coaches’ course participants are provided with a thorough assessment from our expert staff coaches, identifying their key strengths, work-ons and a future development plan for each individual coach, whatever their level or aspirations.
High Performance Coaches Course
Coaching a professional rugby team is a coveted goal that many coaches strive for, but only a few achieve. Securing a professional coaching role often demands a proven track record or expertise in specialized areas that are typically accessible only at the highest levels of the sport. This can make it challenging to demonstrate your true capabilities and deep understanding of the game.
To address this, IRANZ has developed the High Performance Coaches’ Course. This program is tailored for talented and experienced coaches who aspire to break into or excel in the professional coaching arena. It offers advanced knowledge, strategies, and skills essential for thriving in a high-performance coaching environment.
Advanced Coaches Course
Player development is critical during the mid to late teen years for rugby players aiming for a professional career. As the standard and intensity of secondary school rugby increase, so do the demands on 1st XV and age-grade representative coaches. Despite these growing pressures, there is a notable lack of development opportunities for coaches who aspire to excel at this level.
To address this gap, IRANZ has developed the Advanced Coaches Course. This course is specifically designed for coaches working with or aspiring to coach 1st XV and age-grade representative players. It provides the advanced skills and knowledge needed to meet the evolving challenges in high-performance rugby coaching.