Level 200 Coaching Course - Sponsored by USA Rugby in conjunction with the NCYRA

Registration Fee: $90.  The registration fee is reimbursed by the NCYRA for NCYRA affiliated coaches upon successful completion of the course, and completion of the USAR on-line courses, and receipt of the USAR Certificate of Completion. 

This course is mandatory for all High School and Middle School coaches.  All coaches that received the NCYRA Level B Licensure in the last three (3) years are grandfathered in for this course, but still must take the USAR on-line courses in order to be Level 200 Certified.  Junior Youth coaches are strongly encouraged to participate in this course (a Level 100 is required, which is all on-line at USAR).  This classroom and on-field course will address safety in contact and set-pieces, as well as other modern day skills, tactics and techniques.

Level 200 Course Description

What time is the course?
We ask the participants show up to the course around 7:30 am so we may start the course promptly at 8:00 am. The course runs until about 5:00 pm

What is this course?
This workshop is aligned with the ARM (American Rugby Model) designed to continue the learning process and education of a coach with a focus on the progressive implementation. The new coaching structure focuses on coaching the right thing at the right time with the best interest of the players at hand.

The Level 200 Coaching Certification consists of an online course and a 1-day in person certification clinic. The shift in theory allows coaches to get on the field with ample opportunity to put into practice his/her coaching style and technical application. This course is aligned with the NFHS (National High School Federation), interscholastic coach certification and is required at a minimum for every USAR registered coach teaching the contact game.

The goal of this certification clinic is for coaches to refine their coaching skills and knowledge with a focus on teaching the technical aspects of the game through the use of games, questioning and progression.

Throughout the certification clinic, coaches will not only get hands on experience but will receive feedback, evaluation and a peer review processes aimed at improving and creating well rounded coaching approach.

Who should be at this level?
Any coach of a contact team should complete this course as the minimum requirement for coaching.

USA Rugby recommends that a Level 200 Certification is appropriate for all youth contact and high school level coaches.

All NCYRA “B” Licensed coaches are grandfathered in for the on-field requirements, however, the USAR on-line modules must be completed for Level 200 Certification, which can be found on the USAR website at http://usarugby.org/coach-get-certified.

What do I have to do to complete this level?
1. Complete the Level 100 IRB Rugby Ready Online Course (Click here)
2. Complete the Level 200 Online Course (click here)
3. Attend the 1 day in person Level 200 Certification Clinic (Click here)