BCAB Coaching Podcast

S2 E12 - WCP Coach Interview (Andy Penhullrick) - Miniseries

In the third instalment of the World Class Program Coach Interview Miniseries with Sid Sinfield we hear from Andy Penhullrick. Listen to Sid ask Andy about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss Andy's introduction to paddling through the scouts and gain a valuable insight into the importance of individualisation and reflection.

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S2 E11 - Coaching Philosophy (Chris Evans) - Miniseries

In the third instalment of the Coaching Philosophy Miniseries with Lee Pooley we hear from Chris Evans, Lead Paddlesports Instructor at Plas y Brenin and British Canoeing Level 5 coach. Listen to Lee ask Chris about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss the significant events that helped shape Chris' coaching career and gain a valuable insight into the importance of having a coaching philosophy.

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S2 E10 - Polo and Whitewater Coaching - Miniseries

In the third episode of the discipline specific coaching miniseries, Pete Catterall talks to Ben Simmons about his coaching across both polo and whitewater disciplines, alongside working as a physics teacher. They explore how Ben likes to coach in a creative way, how he likes to reflect on coaching and much more! 

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S2 E9 - WCP Coach Interview (Greg Hitchin) - Miniseries

In the second instalment of the World Class Program Coach Interview Miniseries with Sid Sinfield we hear from Greg Hitchin. Listen to Sid ask 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 WCP coach.

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S2 E8 - Mental Health and the Return to Paddlesports with Darren Clarkson

In this weeks episode away from our miniseries' Ben Woodruff and Darren Clarkson discuss something very current in both the world of paddling and the world overall; mental health and wellbeing. Currently 1 in 4 people experience various mental health conditions in the UK annually, with covid-19 and the three lockdown's having a further negative impact on our mental wellbeing as a nation. In the episode we discuss mental health, how we can highlight how to move forward looking at supporting people as they return to paddlesport and how we can develop strategies to help with anxiety, stress and other feelings among other things. 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.

 

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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 E7 - Coaching Philosophy (Chris Brain) - Miniseries

In the second instalment of the Coaching Philosophy Miniseries with Lee Pooley we hear from Chris Brain, Owner of Chris Brain and British Canoeing Level 4 Kayak Coach. Listen to Lee ask Chris about his journey to where he is today, hear them discuss having to adapt to coach groups of six and gain a valuable insight into the importance of having a coaching philosophy.

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S2 E6 - Sprint Kayak Coaching - Miniseries

In the second episode of the discipline specific coaching miniseries, Pete Catterall talks to Imogen Collins about all things in the sprint kayak coaching world. They explore how Imogen likes to coach in a creative way, how to support female coaches and athletes and much more! 

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S2 E5 - WCP Coach Interview (Nathalie Siegrist) - Miniseries

In the first instalment of the World Class Program Coach Interview Miniseries with Sid Sinfield we hear from Nathalie Siegrist. Listen to Sid ask Nathalie about her journey to where she is today, hear them discuss Nathalie's introduction to paddling and gain a valuable insight into what it has taken her to become a WCP coach.

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S2 E4 - Coaching Philosophy (Darren Joy) - Miniseries

In the first instalment of the Coaching Philosophy Miniseries with Lee Pooley we hear from Darren Joy, Managing Director of Fluid Skills and British Canoeing Level 5 coach. 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.

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S2 E3 - Canoe Coaching - Miniseries

In the first of the Discipline Specific Coaching Mini Series, Pete Catterall talks to Ken Hughes about all things kneeling with a single blade. They explore the transition from open canoe to oc1, boat design and all things canoe.

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