Youth Development Coach Course /

The purpose of the Youth Development Course (YDC) is to encourage coaches to continually revise and rethink their coaching approach. This process aims to help them develop ownership of their learning and positively contribute to the growth of themselves, the players, and the game itself.  This course advocates for an inquiry-based approach using a blended learning method (e.g., online calls, interactive workshop, and practical coaching) to develop coaches understanding and application of the principles for effective coaching.  Figures 1 & 2 below show the male and female NRL pathway and the competitions that are serviced by the YDC Coaching Course.

Figure 1 - Male Pathway Competitions

Figure 2 - Female Pathway Competitions

Entry Requirements and Application

The entry requirements for this course will be restricted to coaches who are operating in the designated NRL pathway competitions outlined in the table below.  If you are coaching or about to coach in one of these competitions, you can express your interest in the YDC Course by completing the EOI form below. Once applications have been reviewed you will be contacted via email to indicate if you have been accepted into the program and given access to the online learning modules. The cost of the YDC Course will be $490 and this fee covers the operating costs of the workshop such as venue hire, lunches, and light refreshments as well as the development of associated resources for the course.