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The RFU Coach Licensing & Registration Scheme

What does it mean to me?

All club coaches who attend and achieve either a Level 1,2,3 or 4 qualification will be granted a coach license, subject to a satisfactory CRB check and their agreement to comply with the Coach License Terms & Conditions.

How will it work?

The license will last for a maximum of three years from the awarding date, or until the CRB check expires, when a coach will be required to reapply for their license.

All coaches will be registered on the ‘RugbyFirst’ database and their attendance and involvement in courses will be tracked through the system.

Licensed coaches will receive a personalised Coach License Identity Card which will give them access to a range of benefits.

Existing qualified club coaches are invited to apply, free of charge, for a coach license.

What if I don’t have a coaching qualification?

The scheme will make provision to grant a license using ‘grandfather rights’ to existing unqualified coaches on the production of a suitable coaching curriculum vitae.

These coaches will be required to attend the IRB safety course, Rugby Ready, and become qualified to a minimum of Level 1 during the first year of their licensing and registration period.

How do I renew my License?

In order to maintain your license to coach, you will need to attend a minimum of three RFU approved CPD courses over the three year license period. Your attendance on these courses will be recorded on the RFU central database.

This program of short courses (3 hour sessions) will help to establish the needs of the coaches (technical, tactical, physical, psychological and lifestyle knowledge, plus coaching skills) relative to their role and level of expertise in coaching.

A number of RFU appointed staff are trained to ensure these courses can be delivered as locally as possible, ensuring travel distances are minimised and costs kept as low as possible.

What are the benefits to me and my players of becoming licensed?

By becoming licensed you are making a statement that you have taken the responsibility to improve yourself as a coach by attending Continuous Personal Development (CPD) courses. These ensure that you maintain up to date knowledge and broaden your skills which will result in your coaching being more effective.

As players develop, they will increasingly have the capacity to outgrow you as a coach. it is important, therefore, that you maintain and develop your own coaching expertise, so that the potential of the players is not restricted.

How do I apply for my license?

The following link allows you to apply for a coach license online

You will need your RugbyFirst User Name and Password to login to the site. If for any reason you do not have these, please can you e-mail Peter Reid or myself at the following addresses and we will be able to forward your information to you via your registered e-mail address.

Peter Reid               peter.reid@ntlworld.com

Mark Randell            beermonster68@btopenworld.com

E-Mail  web@trojansrugby.co.uk or phone the Club on 023 8061 2400 (Bar) 023 8061 3068 (Admin)      

This page last updated:  11 March, 2012