Rugby · Level 8
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5 sub-levels · 50 tests · 500 facts · updated 28 October 2026
Level 8 is coaching: philosophy, youth and mini rugby, player welfare and safe technique, training sessions and the season.
Sub-levels
Sub-level 8.1Coaching PhilosophyHow a coach thinks: building a philosophy, player-centred coaching, games-based learning, feedback, team culture, leadership groups, communication, adapting to each group, ethics and learning from your own coaching.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 8.2Youth and Mini RugbyRugby for children and teenagers: mini rugby, fun first, skills before structure, safe contact, fair playing time, parents, festivals, growth and maturity, safeguarding and keeping teenagers in the game.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 8.3Player Welfare and Safe TechniqueKeeping players safe: welfare first, safe tackling, tackle height, safe scrummaging, rucks and lineout lifting, concussion and the return to play, protective kit, first aid on match day, and weather, heat and hydration.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 8.4Designing a Training SessionPlanning a session: aims, the warm-up, skill blocks, games, changing the challenge, grouping players, demonstrations, space and equipment, the cool-down and review, and evaluating a session.10 tests · 100 factsSub-level 8.5Planning a SeasonPlanning a club season: its phases, team goals, pre-season, selection, squad depth and rotation, individual development plans, learning from matches, the coaching team and volunteers, communication and the…10 tests · 100 facts
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