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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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Ricky Snodgrass and Lee Pooley explore the brand new Leadership Self Analysis tool in this week's episode. Reflecting on the success of the Coaching Self Analysis Tool, they chat about how the Leadership version differs and is designed to support the New Leadership Awards. They explore how it is a valuable tool for all leaders, no matter what their experience and development goals are.

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Welcome to Season 2 of the British Canoeing Awarding Body Coaching Podcast. After a great first year with plenty of interesting topics covered, we re-launch in 2021 with a slightly different format.

Throughout this year we will be exploring three mini series with our hosts, as well as bringing you your usual updates about all things coaching from British Canoeing. The mini series will cover:

Lee Pooley - How do you know what to Coach?

Sid Sinfield - Get to know the World Class Perfomance Coaches

Pete Catterall - Discipline Specific Coaching

In this episode we also discuss our thoughts on what 2021 will bring.

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