Discipline Specific Coach Training

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    Wokingham Waterside Centre

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  • Designed for people whose core function is to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills

    Description

    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.

    Requirements
    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.
    What to bring
    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.


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17 days ago

Great Waterside Centre. I organised a ladies paddleboarding session for my church in July 2025 and the centre was excellent, taking all the stress out of booking. I just needed everyone's email and the rest was sorted. ...

Dorcas Baxter

Dorcas Baxter

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24 days ago

Lovely part of the river. Free parking and beautiful scenery what more could you ask

Daniel McGowan

Daniel McGowan

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2 months ago

Did axe throwing and buggy building and it was such a fun experience for a group of 13. The staff were really friendly, accommodating and fun for the two activities and would def come back

Clodagh Barry

Clodagh Barry

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2 months ago

Completed a fantastic instructor course here, made us feel so relaxed and at ease

Marie Potter

Marie Potter

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2 months ago

Patrick was excellent. We had a great time. The Café attendant was friendly and went out of her way to help us. Thank you for the great work you're doing 👍

Phil C

Phil C

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