Sri Lanka Rugby conducts 'Level 1'Coaching Course

The 'Level 1' coaching course aggregated and endorsed by 'World Rugby' (http://coaching.worldrugby.org) was conducted recently in Colombo.

The 'Level 1' coaching course - introducing Rugby, targets an individual who is a 'Coach of a group of players working under the guidance of a head coach, coaching co-ordinator or Union scheme'.

On successful completion of the course, the coach will be able to identify playing positions, methods of scoring and attack and defence, apply the principles of rugby to the play of a team, identify skill faults, plan a session, deliver a session, apply risk management & ethics and demonstrate understanding of the laws of the game.

The coaching course is a minimum of 8 hours, and includes practical knowledge and class room lecturers with presentations.

There were 8 enthusiastic participants for the course, who are looking forward to build a career in Rugby coaching. The coaching course was conducted by Sri Lanka Rugby. The practical coaching stint was conducted at the Torrington square grounds and the theory session was conducted at the Sri Lanka rugby office. The course was conducted by Mr. Sanath Martis, reputed Schools and Club Rugby coach in Sri Lanka. The 'Level 1 and 2' coaching courses are carried out several times a year.