USA Rugby and its Coach Development Program (CDP) have partnered with the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) to provide exceptional online continuing education opportunities for coaches.
USA Rugby CDP Continuing Education Program
The USA Rugby CDP is proud to offer several online courses for coaches who wish to gain additional knowledge and who wish to extend the life of their current USA Rugby coaching certification. The online course offerings and corresponding continuing education units (CEUs) are as follows:
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USA Rugby CDP Continuing Education Online Courses |
CEUs |
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Coaching Orientation |
5 units |
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Directing Youth Sports Programs |
10 units |
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Officiating Principles |
10 units |
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Sport First Aid |
10 units |
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Coaching Principles |
10 units |
CEU Accrual
Coaches who hold a current USA Rugby coaching certificate are permitted to accrue a maximum two-year extension onto their current certification. To gain a two-year extension, coaches must take a combination of online and in-person CEUs that equal 20 units (i.e. complete the ASEP Coaching Orientation and Sport First Aid online courses and attend a line out clinic). If coaches want to extend their current certification by one year, 10 CEUs must be earned throughout the given year. The one-year extension (10 CEUs) can be a combination of any continuing education opportunity (i.e. complete the Coaching Orientation online course and attend a scrum clinic, or complete one online course that is worth 10 CEUs, or attend two in-person clinics that are worth 5 CEUs each). At the expiration of the certification and extension, coaches are required to attend a face-to-face course and complete any accompanying requirements to maintain a current coaching certificate.
Receiving CEU Credits
Upon completion of a continuing education opportunity, including online courses, go to www.USARugby.org/goto/ceu to fill out and submit the CEU form. For any questions regarding the CDP or the CEU program, contact Mollie at mmccarthy@usarugby.org.
Additional Information about the USA Rugby CDP Continuing Education Program
For more information about the USA Rugby CDP continuing education program and requirements, visit www.USARugby.org/goto/about_cdp.
Contact Information
USA Rugby
2500 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80302
Contact: Mollie McCarthy, Coach Development Manager
Phone: 303-539-0300
E-mail: mmccarthy@usarugby.org
To order ASEP online courses, click on the corresponding online course icon in the table below.
Coaching OrientationGleaning material from the ASEP Coaching Principles, Sport First Aid, and Coaching [Sport] Technical and Tactical Skills courses, Coaching Orientation provides up-and-coming coaches with the essentials to step on the field for the first time. Clocking in at six hours, Coaching Orientation features interactive exercises, engaging graphics, poignant video vignettes, and quick pace to form a course that is informative, eye-opening, and enjoyable. |
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| Online Course | This course can be purchased and taken online. |
Coaching PrinciplesThis online self-paced course includes the printed text Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition. Geared toward high school and club-level coaches (those who coach athletes age 14 and older), the 20-unit online course challenges coaches to define their coaching philosophy, objectives, and style; enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers; and improve team, relationship, risk, and self-management skills. Coaching Principles covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach—on and off the field. |
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| Online Course With Print Materials | With your course registration, you'll receive a hard copy of the text Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition, a valuable reference guide for seasons to come. |
Coaching Principles with E-bookThis online self-paced course includes the e-book Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition. Geared toward high school and club-level coaches (those who coach athletes aged 14 and older), the 20-unit online course challenges coaches to define their coaching philosophy, objectives, and style; enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers; and improve team, relationship, risk, and self-management skills. Coaching Principles covers the fundamentals of being a successful coach—on and off the field. |
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| Online Course | With this version of Coaching Principles, you'll receive the Successful Coaching, Fourth Edition, textbook as an e-book that's accessible through the online course. |
Directing Youth Sports ProgramsTo be an effective youth sport program director, you need to know a little about everything. Finance. Human resources. Risk management. Marketing. Event planning. ASEP’s Directing Youth Sports Programs online course is your vehicle for putting that knowledge into practice by giving you the tools you need to get the job done. |
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| Online Course With Print Materials | This course can be purchased and taken online. |
Officiating Principles, Second EditionThis e-course will help you learn the principles of officiating, including communication skills, decision making, and conflict management. You’ll also learn to develop an officiating philosophy, officiating style, and goals. It's essential preparation for the new or inexperienced official. |
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| Online Course With Print Materials | You'll receive a personal copy of the text Successful Sports Officiating, Second Edition, with your course; a valuable resource for years to come. |
Sport First Aid - 4th EditionNewly revised and updated, this fourth edition of the course provides coaches and students with clear guidelines on what’s expected of them as first responders, as well as action steps for the care and prevention of more than 110 athletic injuries and illnesses. |
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| Online Course With Print Materials | Your course registration fee includes the 320-page text Sport First Aid, a valuable reference for coaches for years to come. |
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