BCAB Coaching Podcast

S2 E22 - Black History Month with Noah Dembele and Chris Brain

This week we bring you a special episode of the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Podcast to celebrate Black History Month. In this episode we hear from British Canoeing athlete Noah Dembele and Paddlesport Coach Chris Brain on their experience of coaching, what they're 'Proud To Be' and how coaches can be more inclusive.

You can find our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion eLearning module here.

We still have more to come over the next two months so make sure you're looking out for the next episode of the British Canoeing Coaching Podcast.

To access the transcript for this episode please click here.

S2 E21 - Mental Wellbeing with Darren Clarkson

In this weeks episode Ben Woodruff and Darren Clarkson revisit a discussion around something very current in both the world of paddling and the world overall; mental health and well-being. Currently 1 in 4 people experience various mental health conditions in the UK annually. In the episode we discuss mental well-being, what to do if someone opens up to your about your mental health, the phrase "man-up" and why it is important to look after your mental well-being as a paddlesport practitioner. Before you listen just a pre-warning: on this podcast we discuss some sensitive subjects around mental health, with some things that may be triggers for those suffering mental health conditions. It’s an important conversation that’s becoming more and more pertinent, but please only listen if you can.

 

You can download the episodes transcript here.

 

Struggling with mental health?

If you or anyone you know is suffering with their mental health please seek help:

• Mind
• Calm
• NHS or see your GP
• Samaritans
• Mental Health Foundation
• Counselling

Want to learn more?

Want to learn more about how to support your paddlers or those around you with their mental health? Visit the below:

• Open University
• Mind
• BBC
• NHS
• Mental Health Foundation

Supporting paddlers

As part of our continual commitment to support paddlers we are offering a service for anyone who has witnessed, been involved or has been affected by a paddlesport incident. Please use the contact details on the British Canoeing Safety page if you would like to talk to one of our trained TRIM Practitioners who can offer support and signpost to an appropriate agency.

S2 E20 - Coaching Philosophy (Darren Sherwood) - Miniseries

In the penultimate instalment of the Coaching Philosophy Miniseries with Lee Pooley we hear from Darren Sherwood, Technical Director of Channel Group and British Canoeing Training Tutor. Listen to Lee ask Darren about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss the significant events that helped shape Darren's coaching career and gain a valuable insight into the importance of having a coaching philosophy.

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

S2 E19 - Looking Back At The Season So Far

This week we bring you a special episode of the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Podcast as we look back and reflect upon season two so far. In this episode we listen back to:

• Lee talking to Darren Joy about his philosophy
• Sid discussing the podium program with Greg Hitchin
• Pete talking to Eila Wilkinson about the environment and learning to say no
• Ben chatting about mental health linked to COVID with Darren Clarkson

We still have plenty to come over the next few months so make sure you're looking out for the next episode of the British Canoeing Coaching Podcast.

To access the transcript for this episode please click here.

S2 E18 - Coaching Philosophy (Jenna Sanders) - Miniseries

In the latest instalment of the Coaching Philosophy Miniseries with Lee Pooley we hear from Jenna Sanders, owner of Flying Gecko. Listen to Lee ask Jenna about her journey to where she is today, hear them discuss the significant events that helped shape Jenna's coaching career and gain a valuable insight into the importance of having a coaching philosophy.

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

S2 E17 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with Helena Russo

In this instalment of the Coaching Podcast from British Canoeing Awarding Body we hear from Helena Russo, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Lead at British Canoeing, on the why we need to consider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, how to embed EDI into our coaching practice. The importance of reflection and exploring around the topic of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

For the transcript click here.

S2 E16 - WCP Coach Interview (Paul Darby-Dowman) - Miniseries

In the latest instalment of the World Class Program Coach Interview Miniseries with Sid Sinfield we hear from Paul Darby-Dowman. Listen to Sid ask Paul about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss Paul's WCP coaching and gain a valuable insight into the athletes progression to the Olympics.

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

S2 E15 - Coaching Philosophy (George Fell) - Miniseries

In the latest instalment of the Coaching Philosophy Miniseries with Lee Pooley we hear from George Fell, a Paddlesport Instructor Glenmore Lodge and a Freelance Coach. Listen to Lee ask George about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss the significant events that helped shape Georges's coaching career and gain a valuable insight into the importance of having a coaching philosophy.

To download the transcript for this episode click here.

S2 E14 - Sea Kayak Coaching (Eila Wilkinson) - Miniseries

In the fourth episode of the discipline specific coaching miniseries, Pete Catterall talks to Eila Wilkinson about her coaching in the sea kayak discipline, along with her history of eventing. They explore how Eila likes to coach to ensure individualisation, how she likes to ensure paddlers have fun on the sea and much more! 

To download the transcript click here.

S2 E13 - Burnout in Coaches with Ben Woodruff

In a special one off episode of the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Podcast Lee discusses some research conducted as part of a dissertation by Ben Woodruff looking at the personal and situational stressors that lead to burnout in sports coaches. Throughout the podcast they discuss the findings of the research, how to spot burnout and how to prevent yourself or others burning out. It is imperceptive as a coach or employer to ensure you/those in your employment are protected from burnout as this mental health condition can cause long term effects to individuals experiencing it. Before you listen just a pre-warning: on this podcast we discuss some sensitive subjects around mental health, with some things that may be triggers for those suffering mental health conditions. It’s an important conversation that’s becoming more and more pertinent, but please only listen if you can.

 

You can find the research conducted by Ben here.

 

You can download the episode transcript here.

 

Struggling with mental health?

If you or anyone you know is suffering with their mental health please seek help:

• Mind
• Calm
• NHS or see your GP
• Samaritans
• Mental Health Foundation
• Counselling

Want to learn more?

Want to learn more about how to support your paddlers or those around you with their mental health? Visit the below:

• Open University
• Mind
• BBC
• NHS
• Mental Health Foundation

Supporting paddlers

As part of our continual commitment to support paddlers we are offering a service for anyone who has witnessed, been involved or has been affected by a paddlesport incident. Please use the contact details on the British Canoeing Safety page if you would like to talk to one of our trained TRIM Practitioners who can offer support and signpost to an appropriate agency.