OUR COACHES, INSTRUCTORS AND HELPERS
Our Coaches, Instructors and Helpers are there to support people to get on the water and progress their paddling skills. Each have their own role in providing a safe, fun and enjoyable experiance to all our paddlers
COACHES
The role of a coach is to work with paddlers to develop their skills and abilities through the use of recognised techniques. Our volunteer coaches work with paddlers who want to gain or improve their paddlesport skills. This may include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills in the given discipline/environment. Coaches are able to plan, deliver and review progressive sessions safely, effectively and independently.
Our volunteer coaches have undertaken significant additional training which complements their leadership skills.
ANDY OUGHTON
Moderate Water Coach
NATHAN MCDONAGH
Advance Water Coach - Kayak
Sheltered Water Coach - Canoe
DAVE BEECROFT
Moderate Water Coach
MARK BEASLEY
Sheltered Water Coach
RICHARD SOUTH
Sheltered Water Coach - All Craft
SHAUN MONKMAN
Paddlesport Instructor
Sheltered Water Coach - Canoe/Kayak
DEAN MACKEN
UKCC Level 1 Coach
Moderate Water Coach - Kayak
SEAN PAYNE
Sheltered Water Coach - Canoe & Kayak
MITCHELL CRANE
UKCC Paddlesport Instructor
KATRINA SMITH
Sheltered Water SUP Coach
Paddlesport Instructor
BEE KING
UKCC Paddlesport Instructor
ANTON MAGRATH
British Canoeing Level 1 Coach
INSTRUCTORS
The role of an instructor is to direct new paddlers in how to get started in paddlesport. Supporting them through their first few sessions to have a safe and fun experience. They may delivery games with aims, tale their groups on short journeys away from out base or support leaders or coaches with their sessions.
CLINT PARKER
Paddlesport Instructor - Canoe & Kayak
NAOMI MITCHELL
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak
ANNEKA JONES
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak & Paddleboard
SCOTT BARBER
Paddlesport Instructor - Canoe & Kayak
NIAMH MACKEN
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak
ROBERT PARKER
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak
MICHAEL RIGBY
Paddlesport Instructor - Canoe & Kayak
JAMIE ASHBY
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak
HEATHER BURNS
Paddlesport Instructor - Canoe
NEIL FARR
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak
ALICE SMITH
Paddlesport Instructor - Canoe & Kayak
SONAL PATEL
Paddlesport Instructor - Kayak
SHELTERED WATER (OR POOL) HELPERS
People taking on this role help our leaders and coaches keep people safe on the water. They are competent paddlers with Foundation Safety and Rescue training who have received safeguarding awareness training from our welfare officers in addition to the bank support training.
These people are often members who enjoy paddling and are happy to provide that extra pair of eyes, ears and hands on the water. Some have received additional training to run introductory sessions with small groups of up to 6 people. These sessions are always conducted within range of a qualified leader or coach.
DEREK
Sheltered Water & Pool Helper
STEVE MOUNTFORD
Sheltered Water Helper