Alex Merrifield

A Quick Guide to Coaching Paddlesports Alex Merrifield

DISCOVER THE RIGHT WAY TO COACHThe guide is for anyone aspiring to become a British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor/Coach. You will find the direction you need and a brief summary of key learning theories that underpin the coaching of paddlesport. Find real-life paddlesport examples to help guide you develop your sessions and find your style. "The Pick-Up Book" - just the right page for what I need. There is no need to read cover to cover. The guide covers a large percentage of the British Canoeing Coach Award syllabus. The content is concise and full of useful strategies that can be implemented into your coaching, such as: learning theories, planning strategies and coaching techniques; you just have to have a go - take that calculated jump into the unknown. It is packed with over 38 fun games and warm-ups to use on and off the water. Each game is broken into the following sections: how to play, technical improvements, safety considerations, progression and equipment; providing you with all the information that you need to run a safe, enjoyable, sessions full of learning. Take paddlers on an adventure, a journey; make it engaging, make it safe, make it fun! Follow this guide on the right journey to safe, enjoyable learning. Join hundreds others with the Quick Guide to Coaching Paddlesports. FIND YOUR COACHING STYLE!