Endorsed Training Directory

The Coach Award is designed for people who wish to coach paddlers who want to gain/improve paddlesport skills within their chosen discipline. This may include, for example, technical/tactical skill development, physical/psychological development, developing independent paddlers, or supporting athletes at competitions.
The following (Level 3 endorsed) pathways are available:
Canoe and Kayak (Sheltered Water) Coach Awards
? Canoe Coach (Sheltered Water)
? Kayak Coach (Sheltered Water)
? Canoe and Kayak Coach (Sheltered Water)
Discipline Specific Coach Awards
? Freestyle Coach
? Open Water Canoe Coach
? Open Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water)
? Polo Coach
? Racing Coach (Sheltered Water)
? Racing Coach (Moderate Inland Water)
? Sea Kayak Coach
? Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced Water)
? Slalom Coach (Grade 1/2)
? Slalom Coach (Grade 2/3)
? Surf Kayak Coach
? Surf Kayak Coach (Advanced Water)
? Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (Open Water)
? Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (Sheltered Water)
? Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (White Water)
? Stand Up Paddleboard Coach (Race)
? White Water Canoe Coach
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? White Water Canoe Coach (Advanced Water)
? White Water Kayak Coach
? White Water Kayak Coach (Advanced Water)
? Wild Water Racing Coach
Content
The syllabus is based on the knowledge, understanding and skills that the coaches
need to ensure the athletes/learners in their care are appropriately provided for. This
includes:
? Assessing athlete/learner performance and needs;
? Designing and delivering progressive practice/training sessions to meet these
needs;
? Managing safety;
? Creating an enjoyable motivating learning environment;
? Skills to support your own personal learning and professional development