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The first step is to attend the beginner course appropriate to
the age group you are coaching (either Mini and Mods, Youth (13s to
18s) or Seniors (19s and above). For more information regarding
these courses see below.
You can also go through the online modules "Taking off into
Coaching" and "Safety Net" which covers basic safety concepts for
coaches. Click the picture to start.
The Mini-Mod Coaches pathway in 2012 will be the same as 2011.
Currently the only course available is the Beginner Mini-Mod
Course. Further courses will be introduced in 2013.
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Beginner Mini Mod Course
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Duration:
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Approximately 2.5 hours (including fundamentals)
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Cost:
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Free of charge
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Resources:
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Mini Mod rule book, Mini Mod coaches resource, whistle +
lanyard, fluro vest, Fundamentals DVD and booklet
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Pre requisites:
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Nil
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Post course work:
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Nil
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What is covered:
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The Beginner Mini Mod Course is designed to cater for anyone
interested in coaching Mini-Mod footy (under 6's - under 12's) and
covers Mini-Mod Fundamentals and a section on designing training
games and drills for Mini-Mod players including a practical
segment.
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2012 will see the introduction of the new "Youth" Coaches
pathway designed specifically for coaches of teams from under 13s
to under 18s. The first step in the pathway is the "Beginner Youth
Course", coaches that have completed this course will then be able
to progress to the current "International Games course" with the
final step in the pathway for 2012 being the current Senior Club
Coach Course.
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Beginner Youth Course
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Duration:
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Approximately 3.5 hours (including fundamentals)
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Cost:
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TBC
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Resources:
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International rule book, Youth coaches resource, Fundamentals
DVD and booklet
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Pre requisites:
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Nil
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Post course work:
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Nil
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What is covered:
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The Beginner Youth Course is designed to cater for anyone
interested in coaching Youth grades (under 13's - under 18's) and
covers the Fundamentals, a practical segment and a section on
Understanding Youth players and how this affects the way you should
coach them.
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2012 will see the introduction of the new "Senior" Coaches pathway
designed specifically for coaches of teams from under 19s and
above. The first step in the pathway is the "Beginner Senior
Course", coaches that have completed this course will then be able
to progress to the current "International Games course" with the
final step in the pathway for 2012 being the current Senior Club
Coach Course.
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Beginner Senior Course
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Duration:
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Approximately 4.5 hours (including fundamentals)
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Cost:
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TBC
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Resources:
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International rule book, Senior coaches resource, Fundamentals
DVD and booklet
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Pre requisites:
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Nil
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Post course work:
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Nil
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What is covered:
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The Beginner Senior Course is designed to cater for anyone
coaching Senior grades (under 19s and above) and covers the
Fundamentals, a practical segment, an introduction to attack and
defence and a section on Understanding Senior players and how
this affects the way you should coach them.
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International Games Course
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Duration:
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Approximately 8.5 hours (including fundamentals)
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Cost:
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$50
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Resources:
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Coaches Recorder, Coaching Rugby League Manual, Teaching Rugby
League Skills, Fundamentals DVD and booklet
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Pre requisites:
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Coaches must hold either a "Beginner Youth Coach" or "Beginner
Senior Coach" Certificate
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Post course work:
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Nil
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What is covered:
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The International Games course is the second step in the pathway
for coaches coaching International grades (under 13s and above).
Presentations include the role of the coach, attack and defence,
skills and planning training sessions.
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Senior Club Coach Course
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Duration:
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Three Full days
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Cost:
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$150
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Resources:
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Coaches Recorder, International Rule book, Assessment book,
Fundamentals DVD and booklet, handouts from individual
presenters
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Pre requisites:
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To attend this course you must have held your Club Coach /
International Games Certificate for 2 years. Recognition of
prior learning will be considered on a case by case basis and may
result in some coaches being accepted earlier.
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Post course work:
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To be successful you will need to go through a competency based
assessment during the following season and complete course
assignments.
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What is covered:
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This course is designed for but not restricted to coaches
predominantly working with representative teams or Senior Club
teams. Topics covered include Psychological approaches to peak
performance, Conditioning, Advanced skills, attack and defence,
coaching methods, legal responsibilities, Nutrition and program
planning.
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For a list of courses and dates being run in your district
please go the contacts page where you will find contact details of
your local Development Officer. Click here for contact
page