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Professional coaching education and development pathways
Professional coaching education and development pathways
Institute of Rugby London's coaching philosophy draws from the best practices of our world-class partners - Ealing Trailfinders, Brunel University, Toulouse Rugby, and the principles of England Rugby.
Every player is different. Our coaches learn to identify individual needs and create personalised development pathways.
We develop players who understand the game, not just execute skills. Decision-making and game intelligence are key.
Players develop best when they feel supported, challenged, and free to make mistakes.
We use video analysis, performance data, and sports science to inform coaching decisions.
Respect, teamwork, discipline, and enjoyment are woven through everything we do.
Scrum, lineout, maul, breakdown
Attack systems, defensive organisation, skills
Rugby-specific S&C programming
Using video to improve coaching
This section outlines typical coaching career pathways. Completing our courses provides the qualifications needed to pursue these roles.
Mini/Junior Coach | School Coach | Club Volunteer
RFU Level 1
Getting started
Club Team Coach | School 1st XV | Age-Grade Coach
RFU Level 2
2-5 years
Academy Coach | Regional Age-Grade | University Coach
RFU Level 3
5-10 years
Professional Club Coach | National Age-Grade | DoR
RFU Level 4
10+ years
Premiership Coach | International Coach | Performance Director
Elite Coach Programme
Extensive
All courses run in-person at Brunel University Campus.
Monthly evening workshops with guest speakers from professional rugby
1:1 mentoring with experienced coaches and video review
Watch professional coaches at Ealing Trailfinders training sessions
Sports psychology, advanced analysis, leadership courses