This guidance has been put together to provide a framework for coaches to use when working with intermediate to advanced paddlers. It is worth noting that as coaches, we must continue to emphasise fun at this stage and attempt to instil a love of the sport within each session. Each paddler is unique, as is their paddling journey.
Flatwater Racing Technique – Beginner to Intermediate
The Boat, Body, Blade model can be used as a diagnostic tool to spot technique issues and help rectify errors. The following document has tried to simplify the complex subject of flat water racing paddling technique. Guide 1 has been created specifically for beginner to intermediate paddlers.
Racing: a chapter from the Coaching Handbook
This free pdf chapter from the Coaching Handbook is focused on developing further understanding of racing to support the coach in their role.
Bank based coaching from a bike
Lots of coaches use bikes when bank based coaching, especially within the Racing community. Being on a bike enables you to observe individuals and the group, whether cycling alongside or sat watching them from a vantage point.
Racing Craft Rescues
This playlist includes a range of videos to support race craft rescues in sheltered water.
Bank based coaching from a bike
Lots of coaches use bikes when bank based coaching, especially within the Racing community. Being on a bike enables you to observe individuals and the group, whether cycling alongside or sat watching them from a vantage point.
What factors predict burnout in sports coaches? Exploring the role of personal and situational stressors.
Coaching is widely regarded as a stressful position to hold (Robbins et al., 2015; Olusoga et al., 2009) meaning within the field of coaching, practitioners are susceptible to burnout, a psychological syndrome leading to various unwanted issues such as anxiety,…
Leave No Trace: The 7 Principles
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. Although Leave No Trace has its roots in backcountry settings, the Principles have been adapted so that they can…
The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast
The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast is host to insight, reflections, advice for adventure sports activists, leaders, coaches, experience, information and entertainment, with mountain, ocean & river interviews with active, experienced adventure sports experts. The Essential Adventure Sports Podcast Find Out…
Understanding Unconscious Bias (UK Coaching)
This resource provides an insight into the different varieties of unconscious bias, which is influenced by our background, cultural environment, personal experiences and societal stereotypes. Recognising our capacity to be affected by it is the first step to overcoming it…
The Two Skill Acquisition Approaches: Key Differences
Watch Rob Gray outlining the key differences between the Information Processing and Ecological Approaches to Skill Acquisition. The Two Skill Acquisition Approaches: Key Differences Find Out More >
“Opposite Direction” Learning Theory Videos
Follow the link to the opposite direction YouTube channel for videos on various learning theories such as: human experience, motor learning theory, practice design principles, pedagogy, degrees of freedom and much more. “Opposite Direction” Learning Theory Videos Find Out More…
Summer Safety Campaign
As more and more people take to the water using paddlesport craft to enjoy our wonderful inland waterways and stunning sea locations, it is important to consider your safety. This video will introduce you to our set of safety guides…
Athlete Development Framework: Physical Preparation Stage 1 Video Playlist
Stage 1 Fundamental Movement Skills Videos British Canoeing Awarding Body have worked with the English Institute of Sport to create this set of supporting videos for paddlers. In this series of videos, Athlete Ed MacDonald gets involved to demonstrate Fundamental…
Introduction to Fitness in Paddlesport
Designed for anyone wanting to get fit for paddling, this 20-minute single-module eLearning explains why increasing fitness can benefit you and includes different exercises to try.
Best fuel for trail & ultra races
Eat like a pro! Advice from Emelie Forsberg & more pros
British Canoeing Awarding Body Racing Handbook
A handbook to support Racing
Canoe Racing – Marathon
Official website site of the Paddle UK Marathon Racing Committee
