I’ve just finished my third successful year running the Freestyle Development and National Team Camps in Finland; designed to increase participation at the grass-roots level, whilst ensuring those already competing have a pathway to achieve higher performance at an international level. It’s a real pleasure to have been invited to Read more…
That went quick, what an amazing time! Stoked to have had the privilege to coach these enthusiastic and talented kids, and also support the coaches who are vital to the success of amazing programmes like this. Apart from working with the coaches delivering the youth camp, canoe club coaches were Read more…
The 2019 ICF Canoe Freestyle World Championships are upon us here in Sort! Here’s how the last few weeks trying to work out the feature as gone…
I was very honoured to receive the Foundation Award at the World Paddle Awards event in Silkeborg yesterday, especially given the other nominees in my category. There are so many people that have helped and supported me throughout my career – to you all a massive Thanks. Without the incredible Read more…
When I first talked to Dennis after the 2015 Freestyle Worlds about Joining ASP I wasn’t entirely sure whatI was getting myself into. All I knew was that he was extremely fun to paddle with, was considered somewhat of a mad scientist, but had an amazing track record (especially with Read more…
The week kick’s off with a warm up day getting to know the features and setting goals for the rest of the week. The general themes of the week follow a training to train, training to compete and competing to win approach. This progressively layers skills to provide not just Read more…
I’ve barely had chance to reflect on the recent World Championships; It’s been a full-on year for the ASP programme. As this training/competition cycle comes to an end, and on the back of the World Freestyle Championships in Argentina we would like to congratulate all our ASP athletes. Last year the Read more…
It’s been a busy month of coaching in the UK in preparation for the World Championships. The ASP (Athlete Support Programme) and GB Team training have gone really well. I’m also stoked to be competing this year; there’s been a few minor setbacks in my preparations, but that’s life and Read more…
I’m humbled to be nominated for the World Paddle Awards alongside some truly remarkable individuals. I feel privileged to have been a part of so many paddlers journeys over the last 20 years. During this time I’ve had the pleasure to coach whitewater paddlesport to a diverse range of groups Read more…
This year I have been super stoked to of had the opportunity to train with Dennis Newton(Sweetwater Coaching) on ADP and ASP coaching programs. Denis’s knowledge of coaching freestyle is exceptional due to his many years of experience, his enthusiasm and pure joy for being on the water makes Read more…