“The Athlete Development Programme (ADP) is a personalised high-performance training programme for individual athletes and national teams in K1, C1, and SQRT. It empowers athletes to tap into their inner resources and uncover the answers they need to achieve their goals. Together, we continue to push the boundaries of performance – not just for competitive success, but for discovering new possibilities within the sport. To support athletes in their training journey, the ADP offers affordable rates to ensure they can consistently access meaningful training that suits their financial budgets. Our goal is to make high-quality professional coaching more accessible to athletes and help them focus fully on their training, personal growth and performance.”

– Dennis Newton Coach / Mentor

What Can You Expect

You’ll work closely with the world-renowned coach Dennis Newton on a one-to-one basis, maximising your training productivity while avoiding common pitfalls such as overtraining, self-doubt and performance plateaus.

ADP services can be used on their own or combined to create a complete programme tailored to your development. To join, athletes must be registered on the athlete roster. Before enrolling, Dennis holds a short video call with every athlete. This first conversation helps build a clear understanding of your goals and what you want to achieve.

Dennis will then collaborate with you to shape a personalised training plan that tracks your progress and benchmarks your skills against the latest normative data. This ensures your training remains targeted, purposeful, and aligned with your competition goals. With extensive experience in performance analysis and freestyle paddlesport research, Dennis brings deep expertise from working with top athletes. His approach ensures that every part of your training supports you in performing at your best when it matters most.

Throughout the programme, you will develop the ability to guide your own progress across three key areas:

• Self-awareness: Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, motivations, emotions, and learning preferences.
• Resilience: Managing change effectively, overcoming challenges, and recovering from setbacks.
• Openness to learning: Embracing feedback, addressing weaknesses, and engaging in meaningful practice.

This holistic approach supports your technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development, ensuring that your training reflects the full demands of high‑performance freestyle.

Dennis is dedicated to creating an inclusive training environment, where everyone has the opportunity for personal growth and to achieve their full potential. His friendly and professional approach ensures that you feel valued, supported, and encouraged throughout your training journey.

How the ADP Training Process Works

The ADP combines in-person and remote (online) coaching, offering a seamless way to train and access support from anywhere in the world.

Check out the FAQs to find answers to the most commonly asked ADP questions.

Browse through our services and find the perfect match for your needs.

ONLINE COACHING

Our live online coaching fits seamlessly into your training schedule. Whether it supports your monthly routine or your next training camp, Dennis provides real‑time feedback and expert guidance wherever you are in the world.

With personal remote coaching, you can:

• Resolve issues quickly without waiting for your next in‑person session.
• Gain confidence knowing you’re practicing the right things.
• Receive tailored feedback that strengthens your performance

All sessions include a personalised Practice Plan with clear activities and targeted drills to support your next training session and keep your development moving forward.

Experience the benefits of live coaching and stay on track with your goals, wherever you are.

IN-PERSON TRAINING

To enhance your training progress, we use flexible coach‑to‑athlete ratios. Sessions are delivered at a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio to support effective peer learning and realistic competition simulations. Depending on your training objectives, Dennis may switch between 1:1 coaching and a maximum 1:3 ratio as needed. Even during one‑to‑one coaching, you can still work within a small group environment if peer interaction will benefit your development.

Whether you’re refining a specific technique, preparing for competition, or unsure of your next steps, Dennis is here to help you reach your full ride potential. He uses the latest coaching tools, including instant video feedback and integrated practice methods, to help you adapt quickly and develop your own sense of correction.

TRAINING PACKAGE

We’re here to help you create the ideal training plan to support your goals. Choose from our popular package options or build your own custom plan. The packages below are based at Nottingham (NWSC).

Please note that In-Person Training prices may vary depending on your specific training plan, duration, and location.

Popular Package Options