Coaches

Athlete Experience

Junior World Championships, Marathon and Sprint internationals with 12 gold medals from International events, voted Junior Racing canoeist of the year.

Senior World Championships in first year of senior, Finalist at international level, 3 further World Champs and world top 10 ranking in K4 and K2 200m. Over 50 national championship medals.

Coaching Experience

Club coach 1996 to Present.

Have coached upwards of 60 paddlers to multiple National championship medals, 15 to International events in both Sprint and Marathon including Junior European championships, Senior world cups, World Championships and Paralympics.

Working closely with local schools to actively engage youngsters to participate in paddlesports, regularly run beginners classes and schools courses.

Coaching Coaches – have coached over 40 coaches in paddling technique led sessions which are run on a regular basis using paddling machines, video footage, on-water work and self-reflection to build coaching skills.

Coached 6 Para canoeists – all have been in the national squad including the current Paralympic Champion and top 3 Para K1 athlete. Worked to adapt and modify equipment to suit individual needs. Worked with other Para sporting organisations to help build and develop athletes.

Liaise closely with Club Welfare officer in key safeguarding issues.

Developed programmes for both club paddlers and elite paddlers.

Total passion for the sport and enabling others to get the best out of themselves and coaching coaches to do the same.