Discipline Specific Coach Training

Course Outline

The Coach Award is designed for people whose core function is to coach

paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within the discipline

chosen. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers

looking to develop their skills in the given discipline or environment.

The coach is able to plan, deliver and review progressive sessions safely,

effectively and independently. (BCAB Website)

The Coach Awards look at the Who, How, What and Where of Coaching

Paddlesport with the training split into 2 parts:

The Core Coach is a 2-day multi-discipline training. With classroom and practical

water-based session it focuses on:

• Who are we coaching, identifying learner needs and how we can tailor our

delivery to them.

• How do we coach, introducing a wide range of coaching models, delivery

styles and decision making to support our learners.

This is followed by a range of 2-day Discipline Specific Training Modules that

focus on:

• What are the specific skills and techniques our learners will need;

• How do we teach these and;

• Where are we coaching, taking into account specific environments and the

constraints we need to consider.

This is followed by a period of practice and consolidation then a 1-day

assessment.

1. To attend this training you are required to hold full (On The Water) National Association Membership. (E.g. British Canoeing Membership)
2. To get the most out of your practical core coach training, you need to feel comfortable in or on your craft and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water.

1. Clothes and shoes appropriate to the weather that you’re willing to get wet (e.g. warm clothes in colder months or shorts/t-shirt in the summer. Please no jeans, crocs, or flip-flops. Remember it may be warm outside but the water may still be cold!)
2. Spare clothes and shoes.
3. A hat.
4. Any medication you may require throughout the day.
5. A towel
6. Lunch/food to keep your energy up.
7. A drink to keep you hydrated, we will provide tea, coffee and water.
8. Any personal or leadership specialist kit you may own (e.g. buoyancy aid, cag, etc).

1. We can provide cags and trousers (wind proof and stops some water) to keep you warmer.
2. We will provide boats, buoyancy aids and paddles.