About our Coaches
One club, One goal
Ashfield rugby club aims to be at the heart of its community. Bringing rugby to all who wish to embrace its family values and unique bond that knows no boundaries and spans the globe. Our coaches have embraced these traditions for many years and each week work tiredlessly to pass their knowledge and experience on to the next generation for them to enjoy.
If you would like to become a coach send in your request via our online contact form.
Below is the coaching development pathway for the RFU, all of our coaches are working through this process.
Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union
Introduction
The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union, (L1CCRU) has been developed in conjunction with the Scottish & Welsh Rugby Unions, together with 1st4sport Qualifications. It is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union. The L1CCRU is accredited on the National Qualifications Framework.
Qualification Aim
UKCC Level 1 Descriptor:- ‘Deliver aspects of coaching sessions under direction,’ E.g. Coach players with guidance from a Head Coach, Coaching co-ordinator or NGB scheme
Qualification Objectives
On successful completion of the L1CCRU, you should be able to:
- demonstrate an ability to safely organise and supervise rugby union activities, including small and conditioned games
- promote and establish working relationships and high standards of behaviour with players, coaches, parents and officials in the overall development of rugby union
- demonstrate an understanding of:
- generic coaching skills
- rugby specific coaching skills, including handling, tackling, contact & continuity, 5 ‘man-scrum,’ and line-out throwing & support techniques.
- coach and player development
- good practice in club management and coaching
- health and safety
- basic laws of the game of rugby union
- demonstrate an ability to identify and adapt rugby union activities and sessions for a variety of different age groups
Qualification Outline
The course operates either as a two day course or an induction evening followed by two days. The course is primarily practical based, and you will be given several opportunities to coach and develop your coaching throughout the course.
The L1CCRU sits at Level 1 of the National Qualifications Framework. The NOS for Sport & Recreation have been developed by people from the industry with a vast range of knowledge and experience. The standards provide a benchmark of good practice for coaches, teachers and instructors.
Assessment:
Assessment is competency based allowing you to be continually assessed & receive support & action planning throughout the course. There is also an open book multi choice test.
Prerequisites:
Candidates are required to be 16 years of age or over before they can be registered for the qualification. It is recommended that coaches new to the game of rugby will have attended either a Start or Tag-Rugby Course before attending a Level 1.
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union
Introduction
The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union, (L2CCRU) has been developed in conjunction with the Scottish & Welsh Rugby Unions, together with 1st4sport Qualifications. It is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union.
The L2CCRU is accredited on the National Qualifications Framework
Qualification Aim
UKCC Level 2 Descriptor:- ‘Prepare for, deliver and review coaching session's’ E.g. Coach a group of players – club coach/ teacher
Qualification Objectives
On successful completion of the L2CCRU, candidates should be able to:
- develop an appreciation of the ethical coaching process, the needs of the player and related issues in sports science
- plan, conduct and evaluate a series of rugby union coaching sessions in a systematic and progressive manner
- coach the basic skills and techniques of rugby union including, the scrummage, line-out, back-play, defence, continuity & counter-attack
- promote and establish positive working relationships and high standards of behaviour with – and among – players, other coaches, parents and officials
- ensure the health and safety of players and others within the coaching environment and be able to respond to accidents and emergencies
- develop greater responsibility for their own learning and development
- promote the sport of rugby union in a positive and constructive manner
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence through the use of practices and small-sided games
Qualification Outline
The course operates as a four day course. The course is primarily practical based, and you will be given several opportunities to coach and develop your coaching throughout the course. There are also home study tasks including the planning, delivery and review of coaching sessions.
The L2CCRU contributes to the provision of the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the Level 2 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Coaching, Teaching and Instructing (CTI) and the breadth of the Technical Definition for Rugby Union. The standards provide a benchmark of good practice.
Prerequisites:
Candidates are required to be 18 years of age or over before they can be registered for the qualification. Candidates should have normally attended a Level 1 Rugby Union Coaching Course, and should demonstrate an involvement with the coaching / teaching of rugby and attendance at coaching seminars, courses or conferences.
Assessment:
Assessment is competency based allowing you to be continually assessed & receive support & action planning throughout the course. Candidates should also fulfil the home-study tasks. There is also an open book multi choice test.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union
Introduction
The Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union, (L3CCRU) has been developed in conjunction with the Scottish & Welsh Rugby Unions, together with 1st4sport Qualifications. It is a vocationally related qualification studying both practical and theoretical aspects of coaching rugby union. The L3CCRU is accredited on the National Qualifications Framework
Qualification Aim
UKCC Level 3 Descriptor:- ‘Plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes,’ E.g. Head Coach of a team or programme - Head of Rugby, Club Coach, age grade representative coach – County/ Region
This qualification is viewed as the ceiling for coaches within the Community Game.
Qualification Objectives
On successful completion of the L3CCRU, candidates should be able to:
- analyse participants’ current and potential performance needs and aspiration
- plan a coaching programme according to agreed goals
- manage a safe and effective coaching environment
- deliver a coaching programme using a range of coaching styles and interventions to meet participants’ needs
- monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of coaching programmes to modify future plans and meet participants’ needs
- manage and develop personal coaching practice
- coach techniques & tactical concepts of rugby union
- demonstrate an understanding of the units & sub-units and their contribution to team play and the principles of rugby union
- demonstrate an understanding of the principles of attack and defence
Qualification Outline
The course consists of 5 modules, 3 of which are delivered face-face, and two as home study. The course lasts between 9 months and a year. The course is a mixture of practical and classroom based activities. The L3CCRU contributes to the provision of the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the Level 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Coaching, Teaching and Instructing (CTI) and the breadth of the Technical Definition for Rugby Union. The NOS for CTI have been developed by people from the industry with a vast range of knowledge and experience. The standards provide a benchmark of good practice.
Prerequisites:
The candidate must be aged 18 years of age or over and hold a Level 2 or equivalent Rugby Coaching Qualification. The candidate must demonstrate evidence of regularly attending recent coach development courses, seminars or coaching conferences & must have a current commitment to coaching within or managing a rugby union team or programme. Coaches must also hold valid child protection training certification.
Assessment:
Assessment is competency based allowing you to be continually assessed & receive support & action planning throughout the course. Candidates should also fulfil the home-study tasks. Coaches will also be externally assessed twice in their own coaching environment.