White Water Canoe Coach Training

Service Description

Discipline-Specific Training (2 Days) Focuses on the "what" and "where". You learn how to coach technical and tactical white water skills in a Grade 2(3) river environment. The training equips experienced white water leaders with the skills needed to design, deliver, and analyze progressive coaching sessions in moving water Day 1 (Theory into Practice): Applying core coaching behaviors directly onto moving water. This involves evaluating the unique needs of white water learners and selecting appropriate river venues Day 2 (Live Delivery): Planning and leading active coaching sessions with real or peer learners. Tutors provide immediate video analysis or feedback on your training structures and safety management How long does canoe coach training take? Core Coach Training typically spans an 18-hour online or blended course (or a 2-day practical program), followed by a 2-day Discipline Specific Training course before final assessment preparation What is the difference between the Paddlesport Instructor and the Coach Award? The Paddlesport Instructor focuses on delivering starter and taster sessions in very sheltered water. The Coach Award trains you to independently plan, deliver, and review progressive sessions for learners wanting to improve specific skills in a chosen discipline