Athlete Development Programmes (ADP)
Working closely with a coach on a one to one basis not only helps you get the most from each training sessions, it can also help you steer clear of the training pitfalls such as: injury, overtraining, self-doubt and plateaus in your development. Our coach’s will work with you to formulate your own unique training plan that helps track your progress and development. In addition you’ll have regular e-mail and telephone contact with your coach to help you through the journey to competition readiness.
The ADP programme typically provides:
- Specialist Coaching (grass-roots through to world class)
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Conditioning
- Training Programme Resources
Those who are seasoned in competitive freestyle know the importance of having a clear vision of what needs to be done to reach competition readiness. In order to be a consistent high-level performer you will need to follow your own best path, a process of self-discovery and stretching limits, in which you act on discoveries that lead you to your best focus and best performance. Our role is to guide and support you in this process helping you to discover what works and feels best for you and ensuring ongoing improvement and enhancing your ability in:
- Finding joy in what you do well and in the small steps forward towards your main goal.
- Drawing out relevant lessons from each experience or performance.
- Reflecting on what you can improve and how you can make those refinements.
- Reflecting on what you did well and what freed you to do it.
The Athlete Development Programme is available to all levels of ability; these tailored training plans offer a development pathway from grass roots to world class. All prices are determined on the individual requirements, locations and coach contact hours.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements; we would be more than happy to help you find the coaching solutions you are seeking.
Athlete Testimonials:
Sindre Slålien (Norway Freestyle Team)
“Thanks for a great weekend! I learned so much, and got really inspired to keep moving, to be one of the best! I’ve never had so good instruction ever, before now! So thanks again!”
Athlete Support Programme (ASP)
This programme is funded by Sweetwater Coaching. The purpose of the ASP is to ensure that athletes identified with international potential are provided the necessary opportunities to achieve international success. ASP status is designated to athletes that have demonstrated, and continue to demonstrate, outstanding abilities and commitment to freestyle paddlesport. ASP status is not based on past competition achievements, but rather, it is intended to allow the athlete to enter into a training and competitive schedule which, by design, will lead to consistent improvement with respect to international results.
What are the goals of the ASP programme?
The program this year has been set out to achieve the following:
- To assist athletes in gaining selection for national teams
- To assist national team athletes gain medals in international competitions.
What can the programme provide me?
The programme will provide and support you with the following;
- Planning your training programme
- Access specialist coaching
- Guidance on self-directing your own training
- Ensuring you reach optimum readiness for competitions
- Maintaining interest in training and competition
The programme is specific to your needs (competitive and otherwise) and provides the key to realising your potential and understanding your training needs.
How long does the programme last?
The annual programme cycle is adjusted each year to fit in with the competitive calendar and lasts for one year following national team selection. The scheme will be awarded for two consecutive years if performance agreements are achieved.
Selection Process and Criteria
Please note this year’s ASP applications are now closed
Athlete Testimonials:
Claire O’Hara (GB Team Athlete) 2011 World Champion
“Over the last year Dennis Newton has been putting me through my paces, setting me up mentally and physically with all the skills and knowledge to be at the top of my game in time for the forthcoming 2011 World Freestyle Championship selection events. He has been working with me on the water every Wednesday at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham as well as supporting me through the week over email and on the phone.
Dennis is an extremely qualified and experienced coach. Dennis is a Level 5 coach and a leading figure in the UKCC / BCU freestyle coach development programme and star award scheme. He has years of experience working with several national freestyle teams and he has coached a number of British athletes to World, European and British titles; including current World Champion David Bainbridge and 2008 European Champion Fiona Jarvie. Over the last 12 months Den was hugely instrumental in helping me win the European Silver medal and helping me to be ready to fight for the British Freestyle title this year, after I had a year out of competitive freestyle last year.”
