Coach Development Programme: Evening Workshops

Please see below message from Scott Hynds re the Coach Development Programme Evening Workshops.

Paddle UK are planning to run a number of CPD sessions throughout the year aimed at coaches working with juniors and U23s who are progressing through to top national and international level. 

We aim to share knowledge, expertise and common experiences across a number of topic areas in a range of formats that will be beneficial to coaches and clubs and the paddlers that they are working with. Our hope is that a community of practice will be developed where coaches can explore different areas together and over time contribute to raising the national level of coaching. There will be further information provided on the above within the coming weeks. 

The next sessions are as follows:

Topic One – Planning & Periodisation: Led by James Train: Wednesday 1st October 20:00 – 21:30 online (For coaches of juniors aiming to compete Internationally), and Wednesday 8th October 20:00 – 21:30 online (For coaches of juniors who are starting to train regularly)

These two sessions are designed to provide an understanding of the underpinning principles within a paddle-sport yearly training programme. It is aimed at those who are looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of planning and periodisation approaches, and how this can support on-water performance. 

Topic Two – Training with a purpose: Led by Gabor Szeltner: Wednesday 12th November 20:00 – 21:30 online (For coaches of juniors aiming to compete Internationally), and Wednesday 19th November 20:00 – 21:30 online (For coaches of juniors who are starting to train regularly)

These two sessions are designed to explore how to make training purposeful whilst understanding the constraints that exist such as environmental changes, supporting paddlers through exam periods and managing individuals within training groups. 

Whilst we are aware it is a busy time of the season, these sessions are at this point in the year to allow clubs and coaches to incorporate practices and ideas into their upcoming winter programme. The session are aimed at different parts of the athlete pathway and are being delivered by people with experience and knowledge in these different areas.  We would ask that you share this with relevant coaches, parents & paddlers in your clubs and potentially via social media to help reach the widest audience.  The invite to the online meetings will be shared in the upcoming weeks.

Please do contact Scott for further information here.