To maintain a high standard of coaching, the ERU encourages all coaches to engage in personal development opportunities through our professional courses and resources. By enhancing their coaching techniques and approaches, coaches can create a positive environment that maximizes player growth and overall team performance. Invest in your development as a coach to provide the best experience for your players and support rugby in our community!
Tackle Smart
We are excited to have three Tackle Smart coach PD courses this year! This 3-hour course is aimed at all coaches with all levels of experience and is geared toward high school and intro to contact (U11, U13 & U15) coaches.
Following the course participants should be able to:
- Confidently and safely introduce the tackle to athletes new to contact.
- Clearly understand the Laws of the Game relating to the Tackle.
- Know how to access resources and support from Rugby Canada and World Rugby relating to the Tackle.
- Clearly understand the intent of Tackle SMART to reduce injury rate.
Learn more by exploring the Tackle Smart reference guide below:
Play Smart
Rugby Canada PlaySmart is a Player Welfare program that aims to educate players, parents, coaches, match officials and administrators on the safety of rugby across Canada. For more information, please visit the Rugby Canada website or contact us.
