BCAB Coaching Podcast

S3 Ep.18 COACHING - Train Smarter with Ian Wynne

How to train smarter, whatever the discipline, is the topic of conversation today between Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, and Ian Wynne, performance consultant, coach and Olympic bronze medallist.

Lee and Ian discuss the importance of data and benchmarking, overcoming coach and athlete reluctance to benchmarking, and tips for coaches on using data, as well as Ian’s own journey in paddlesport to the Olympics and beyond. 

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S3 Ep.17 TALENT - S&C Miniseries - Sports Sampling

This episode is the first of a three-part Strength & Condition Series from the England Talent Programme. In this part we talk about Sport Sampling, covering what sport sampling is and how it can be useful for developing athletes.

To discuss this topic area, Daniel Thompson, British Canoeing Talent Operations Coordinator, is joined by Ben Lewis, British Canoeing Pathway Strength and Conditioning Coordinator.  

 

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S3 Ep.16 COACHING - Inclusion in coaching: improving representation and accessibility

Walter Nowlan (British Canoeing Digital Learning Specialist) introduces Helena Russo (British Canoeing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead) in conversation with Lina Patel (Paddlesport and Outdoor instructor and former #ShePaddles Ambassador for Wales) and Dave Hunt (who delivers Outdoor Degree courses at Leeds Beckett University). 

 

Our guests have a lively discussion about their philosophy of inclusion and their own experiences of representation and inclusion in paddlesport. They explore ideas of authenticity, intention, the need for active involvement to overcome barriers and to challenge the status quo. They also give some practical examples of how they have supported paddlers from underrepresented backgrounds. 

 

This is a challenging and fascinating listen for anyone interested in promoting inclusion through their coaching practice.

 

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S3 Ep.15 COACHING - Portaging for Racing

Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, chats to Scott Hynds, British Canoeing Sprint Coach Developer, around portaging. The conversation covers the importance of portaging, ways to ensure safe and efficient portaging as well as how coaches can integrate portaging within an athlete’s development plan.

S3 Ep.14 COACHING - Canoe & ’Trad’ Skills

Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications at British Canoeing, talks to Tom Sibbald about his time in paddlesport, canoeing and the use of trad skills. Both discuss the meaning of trad skills, why they are important to a canoeist as well as providing examples of their use in context and some top tips to improve.

 

Please note that there are no podcast episodes over August. Our next episode will be on Friday 09 September. Have a lovely summer on the water.

S3 Ep.13 COACHING - The Role of a Performance Analyst

Kristen Wright, the Lead Performance Analyst for the Canoe Slalom programme at the English Institute of Sport, talks to Sid Sinfield about her professional journey into her role and her involvement before, during and after competitions.

She goes on to explain how she works with coaches and athletes to help them understand the performance data she collects. Kristen also explains best practices for using performance data to give feedback to improve athlete performance and gives advice for those interested in becoming an elite-level performance analyst.

S3 Ep.12 TALENT - Preparing a child for competition

Building on the Parenting at Events podcast episode, we are joined by Ian Raspin (Canoe Slalom England National Talent Coach) and Steve Pearson (Parent of a former England Slalom Talent Programme athlete) who discuss how a parent can help their child when they are preparing for an important race, such as selection. We also hear first-hand an account from a parent of the journey they have had with their child during this particular event and the learnings they took forward from this experience. 

S3 Ep.11 COACHING - The Role of the Pathway Development Coach

In this episode Imogen Collins talks to Lee Pooley (Director of Coaching and Qualifications) about her new role with British Canoeing as the Pathway Development Coach and how she will be working with clubs and athletes. Imogen also gives an insight into her life and baking skills.

S3 Ep.10 TALENT - Getting Help for Clinical Mental Health Conditions

This episode is the third and final episode of a three-part Mental Health Series, in this part we talk about Clinical Mental Health conditions when it might be important to get professional help, and what that might look like. Joining these discussions are Imogen Collins (Canoe Sprint Talent Pathway Coach) and Zofia Campbell (Performance Wellbeing Coach). 

S3 Ep.9 COACHING - Rafting: Flipping

During this podcast Rafting Technical Chair, Jon Best, explains the changes to the assessment criteria within the rescue section, providing a rationale and alternative methods that could be used. During the podcast Lee Pooley, Director of Coaching and Qualifications explores Jon’s involvement in Rafting, trips around the world and why British Canoeing Awarding Body rafting awards are held in such high regard.