Coaches
Welcome to the Resources section for Coaches. These useful resources and tools can help you run your junior and senior rugby programs or get involved with Saskatchewan’s rep rugby program.
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Become a Coach
Coaching Rugby is one of the most rewarding roles in the sport. It takes passion and dedication. Here you can learn how to become an inspirational leader who is ready to give guidance both on and off the field.
There are many benefits to becoming a qualified Rugby coach. It is a great way to stay involved in the sport after retiring. You have the chance to develop yourself both personally and professionally as well as keeping yourself fit and active.
To become a coach in Saskatchewan and inspire the next generation of players, follow the steps below.
Step 1 - Get Started Online
There are a couple of online modules you need to complete before taking your Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Course.
Sign up for a FREE World Rugby Passport
Complete the Rugby Ready Online Module
Complete the Concussion Management Module
Complete the Laws of the Game exam
Complete the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Online Exam
Handy Hint: The World Rugby Coaching Website is packed full of useful information, resources, videos and more to help build your skills and knowledge. Make sure to Bookmark it!
Step 2 - Create a Profile on The Breakdown
To see all online pre-requisites and upcoming course dates, log in or register your account on The Breakdown using one of the following options:
Step 1: Option 1 - Accessing The Breakdown
1. Navigate to your breakdown.rugby.ca and enter your credentials or Register via the button.
2. Enter your username and password, which should be the same email you use for NCCP and PlayHQ.
3. Click Login.
4. If it’s your first time logging in, you may be prompted to reset your password.
Option 2 - Accessing Through PlayHQ
1. Log in to PlayHQ
2. Go to the Accreditations tab
3. Click “Access The Breakdown”
4. Select the Province you wish to view.
Step 3 - Complete a Course
Now you are ready to choose your coaching course! Pick the course that is right for you from the following options.
- NCCP Rookie Rugby
- World Rugby Level 1
- World Rugby Level 2
You do not need to take Level 1 to enroll in a Level 2 course.
You will make the actual selection on the breakdown.rugby.ca website. The rest of the process is completed on that site.
Step 4 - Register as a Coach
All coaches must be registered within Play HQ.
Click HERE for detailed instructions on registration
Coaches affiliated with Member Organizations are eligible to have their cost of registration covered through the MAP grant.
Step 5 - Ongoing Learning
It is important that all Rugby coaches stay up to date.
Visit Sask Rugby’s Training & Education page for Resource Sharing Networks, Certification Maintenance Requirements, videos and more: https://www.saskrugby.com/training-and-educations#coaches
Stay Certified
For each season you plan on coaching, make sure you complete the following steps:
Registration & Insurance
Coaches must be registered and insured to protect themselves and the athletes they work with. Coaches affiliated with Sask Rugby programs are eligible to have their cost of registration covered.
Coaches already registered as Players or Referees need to also register as a Coach’ to their existing PlayHQ Profile.
Annual Admin
Every year, coaches need to ensure they complete certain courses to stay registered. These are:
Training and Certification Status
Coaches must regularly check in with their Breakdown account and work towards maintaining their status by earning PD Points through NCCP The Locker.
Become a Rep Team Coach
Want to coach at the next level? Learn about rep team coaching opportunities for junior and senior teams HERE
Player Welfare
Coaches are integral to player welfare and creating a safe and fun rugby environment. Learn more below about how you can maintain this environment in your programs.
Concussion Managment
All Sask Rugby staff, coaches, managers and therapists participate in mandatory Concussion Management training. Parents, players and anyone else involved in the sport is highly encouraged to take the Free Online Module from World Rugby so that we can keep our sport safe.
The message is simple: RECOGNISE and REMOVE. Recognise the symptoms of concussion and permanently remove a player displaying any of those symptoms. If in doubt, take them out.
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.
The health and safety of every player across the country is of paramount importance and Rugby Canada strives to ensure a safe playing environment at all levels. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that all players are protected and ensure that the game is played safely.
Online Resources
Click on the icons to discover a world of external resources to help improve your coaching – from YouTube videos to expert coaching sessions.
Coaching Networks
Share and borrow resources from the global Rugby coaching community! Click on the icons below to discover Online Coaching Networks.
