BCAB Coaching Podcast

S4 Ep 21 - What’s in your Buoyancy Aid and what’s in your Boat with Georgina Maxwell

Welcome to the first episode in our NEW mini-series called 'What's in your Buoyancy Aid and what's in your Boat'. 

This first episode is with Georgina Maxwell, and she talks about what she has and will have in her buoyancy aid and boat whilst paddling alone but also whilst leading a group in a White Water environment.

 

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

S4 Ep20 RERUN - Using Video in Decision Training

In todays rerun episode released in 2020, Lee Pooley talks through the use of video in coaching. With increasing accessibility to video recording equipment, we explore how it can be used in Decision Training.

 

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S4 Ep.19 COACHING - SUP Coaching and Leading in White Water with Adam Burns, Anthony Ing and Tom Westaway

Today's episode is for anyone with an interest in paddling in a White Water environment on a SUP, more specifically for those leading and coaching in a White Water environment.

Join Lee Pooley with Adam Burns, Anthony Ing and Tom Westaway and listen to them talk about height management and how they do their safety briefings.

For more information and guidance for those who are leading Stand Up Paddleboarders on White Water environments you can read the new 'Guidance for Stand-Up Paddleboard Coaches and Leaders operating in a White-Water environment' on the British Canoeing Awarding Body Digital Library now.

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

S4 Ep.18 RERUN - How to build your Coaching Philosophy with Sid Sinfield

In today's rerun episode, originally released in 2020, Pete Catterall talked to Sid Sinfield about coaching philosophy, how you begin to create and develop one of your own and importantly how it can help you in your coaching.

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S4 Ep.17 COACHING - White Water Safety Courses with Simon Westgarth and Dan Wilkinson

Today's episode is for anyone with an interest in paddling on White Water. In this conversation Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, talks to Simon Westgarth and Dan Wilkinson, from the White Water Technical Group, about the development of the White Water Safety courses. 

 

They discuss how the courses, launching in 2023, aim to provide paddlers at different levels of white water experience and using different craft, with the essential safety knowledge and skills to enjoy their time on the river and keep safe. Simon and Dan explain why and how the courses were developed and the benefits for learners of the changes from the previous White Water Safety and Rescue courses.

 

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

 

You can find the following supporting documents below on the Digital Library:

Introduction to White Water Safety

White Water Features and Hazards

 

 

 

S4 Ep.16 RERUN - Slalom Coach Interview with Greg Hitchen

In today's rerun episode we are celebrating the Slalom World Championships at Lee Valley with an interview with British Canoeing's Lead for Kayak Cross - Greg Hitchen.

 

Sid Sinfield speaks to Greg about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss Gregs's introduction to paddling and gain a valuable insight into what it has taken him to become a World Class Programme coach.

 

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S4 Ep.15 COACHING Offshore Winds with Darren Sherwood

Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, is in conversation with Darren Sherwood, National Trainer, about Darren's new research project for British Canoeing on offshore winds and Stand Up Paddleboarding. 

The episode delves into why research into offshore winds was needed, how the research was carried out, as well as some of the findings and recommendations. This episode is a must-listen for any paddlers who use a SUP in coastal areas. 

The research abstract is available on the British Canoeing Awarding Body website here and a transcript for the episode is available here.

S4 Ep.14 COACHING Skill Fade with Glyn Brackenbury

Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications, is in conversation with Surf Coach and British Surf Kayak Champion, Glyn Brackenbury. Together they discuss the fascinating topic of skill fade. Glyn explains the concept of skill fade: what it looks like and how it can affect athletes and paddlers in general. They also discuss some of the potential consequences of not recognising or accepting skill fade, and the impact of seasonality on performance. They then explore the considerations and practices coaches can adopt to address and avoid skill fade in athletes.

 

S4 Ep.13 COACHING Safety with Brendon Prince

In this compelling episode, Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing discusses water safety with seasoned paddler, Brendon Prince, who is a safety campaigner and Founder of the charity ‘Above Water’.

Brendon talks about his paddling background and how those and his lifeguarding experiences motivated him to set up the charity, which provides water safety education. 

He goes on to provide simple tools and strategies for novice and advanced paddlers planning a safe paddle and making decisions if things go wrong. He also explains the importance of making dynamic assessments and the environmental cues that paddlers can use to help them to do this.

Brendon also mentions his world record attempt to spend seven nights and eight days at sea on a stand up paddleboard in order to demonstrate what can be done when a paddler has the right kit. Good luck with that amazing endeavour, Brendon!

Further information about the Above Water charity is available at their website.

S4 Ep.12 COACHING Club Learning, Development and Safety with Tony Smith

Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, is in conversation with Tony Smith, Chair of Teignbridge Canoe Club, about how they treat learning development in the club. 

Tony gives a brief overview of the club, the expectations of its members and its vision (along with the benefits this can bring). He explains how this philosophy drives the culture of the club and underpins all club activities, especially in terms of safety, club development and the development of current and aspiring leaders. Tony also explains how British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications are used in the club and how CPD points can be a useful tool for helping club members - and the club - to develop and contribute to the culture of the club.

A transcript for the episode is available here.