“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.

The ADP services are designed to be accessed individually as required. However, Dennis requires you to commit to at least one video call before joining the athlete roster to access ADP services, as this is a essential part of the programme to understand your goals and what success looks like for you. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for the sign-up process.

Dennis will collaborate with you to create a personalised training plan that tracks your progress and benchmarks your skills and performance against the latest normative data. This enables targeted adjustments to your training and optimises your competition readiness. With extensive experience in performance analysis and research in freestyle paddlesport, Dennis brings a wealth of expertise from working with top athletes. His approach ensures that every aspect of your training is fine-tuned to help you achieve peak performance when it counts.

Together, we empower you to self-direct your development across three key areas:

  • Self-awareness: Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, values, motivations, emotions and learning preferences.
  • Resilience: Learning to effectively manage change, overcome challenges, and bounce back from adversity.
  • Openness to learning: Embracing feedback, working on your weaknesses, and engaging in meaningful practice and learning.

This holistic approach ensures that we address your unique needs, covering technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects 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.

Find Your Perfect Fit To Reach Your Goals

Our flexible Online and In-Person training options are designed to be mixed and matched to fit your budget and schedule. To maintain momentum, we recommend committing to at least one Online and/or In-person Training Session per month. Whether you’re new to competition or a seasoned pro, we’ll help you reach your goals.

Train Smart, Pay Less with Flexible Pricing

The Pay-as-you-go option allows you to schedule sessions and days flexibly, fitting them into your timetable and needs whenever it suits you. To further support your training journey, we offer the ADP service, designed with affordability in mind, ensuring you can consistently access high-performance coaching.

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

ONLINE COACHING

Our Online Coaching is designed to bridge the gap between in-person training, ensuring continuous progress and preventing regression. Dennis provides real-time feedback, no matter where you are in the world.

With personal remote coaching, you can:

  • Resolve issues promptly without waiting for the next in-person session.
  • Gain peace of mind knowing you’re practicing correctly.
  • Receive tailored feedback to enhance your performance.

We provide the following services:

  • Check-ins: Short live sessions that can be used as regular updates with your coach to monitor progress, provide feedback, and maintain accountability.
  • Sessions: Extended sessions that allow more time for practical coaching, working through specific tricks or area of your training with more in-depth discussion.
  • Video Reviews: Quick response (within 2 Hours) pre-recorded videos analysing your technique, with visual and verbal feedback based on top athlete performance norms.
  • Package: Personalised training support plan through a mix of Sessions, Check-ins and Video Reviews, with open communication 24/7 for continuous support.

All our services provide a personalised Practice Plan, detailing activities for your next training session, along with targeted drills to enhance your skills and ensure continuous improvement.

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 utilise flexible coach-to-athlete ratios. We offer a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio for effective peer support and competition simulations. Depending on your training objectives, we may switch between 1:1 coaching and and maximum of 1:3 coaching as needed. During one-to-one coaching you can still be part of a small group environment to benefit from peer interactions if required.

Whether you’re grappling with a specific technique, seeking support with your final competition preparations, or uncertain about your next steps, Dennis is here to assist you in reaching your full ride potential. He provides the latest coaching tools, including instant video feedback and integrated practices, to help you rapidly adapt and develop your own sense of correction.

TRAINING PACKAGE

We’re here to help you create the perfect training plan to achieve your goals. Choose from our popular training packages or create your own custom plan. Below are some of our most popular training options 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

Your Next Steps to Joining the ADP Athlete Roster

Follow these simple steps to join the ADP Athlete Roster and start accessing our premium services.

Please note that places on the ADP are limited.

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