NLD Coaching

Welcome to the NLDs coaching area, regularly updated with news of upcoming courses and qualifications, as well as notifying you of coaching opportunities throughout the NLD region.
To book on to an RFU Level 1 or Level 2 Course please contact the East Midlnads RFU office on 01933 222218.

NLD Coach Education Programme

The NLD Coach Education Programme has been designed to offer opportunities to all coaches from the volunteer or parent who is new to the game to the more experienced senior club coaches. NLD organise and coordinate an annual programme of Community Leaders Award Courses (15-19 year olds) Tag Courses (Primary Teachers & U7/8 Club Coaches) Level 1 & Level 2 Courses. Level 2 coaches are then supported through the structure into Level 3 and above where appropriate. New RFU Teachers courses will also be organised in the near future.

NLD Coach Development Programme

NLD offer a series of short 2-3 hour sessions on key topics / areas of interest and one day seminars which have recently been led by Simon Hodgkinson (England), Gary Rees (England) Phil Davies (Leeds RUFC & Wales), Evan Crawford (RFU National Coach Devt Dept) and Mike Pennistone (Leics Tigers) These sessions are invaluable in developing coaches knowledge to keep up with the development of their players.

RFU Courses

The link below should give you an insight into the Level 1/2/3/4 Coaching Qualifications available, including the time commitments involved.

Coaching_Qualifications_Introduction1.pdf