BCU Level 2 Session Planner Coach: Mike Jenkings
Session title: Introduction to Kayak
Date: 18/08/15
Session number: 1
Session Summary To familiarise with river kayak,
equipment and boat handling. Basic
safety. Forward paddling skills.
Length of session: 55mins
Discipline: River Kayak
Number in group: 5
Summary of content: Lifting and carrying, identification of parts of the craft and paddle, explanation of
clothing, buoyancy & helmet, safety procedures, actions in event of a capsize,
forward paddling, capsize drill (swim to shore).
Any notes from last session: The group, whilst having had previous introductory sessions are still novice
paddlers – Foundation Stage of LTPD model. The coach has previously seen all
of the group perform wet exit with spray deck so is happy to allow their use.
Safety, Equipment and Venue Equipment required for participants: Kayak, paddle, suitable clothing,
helmet, spray deck*
Venue: Hetton Country Park Lake – sheltered
water venue.
Teaching and safety equipment: Sling, first aid kit.
Support staff roles: Assistant coach
Any medical or particular individual needs: One paddler asthmatic – carries own
inhaler.
Parental consent forms collected: Y / N Medical declaration forms checked: Y / N Access checked: Y / N Any specific safety considerations/hazards or safety control measures: There may be other water users including anglers and swimmers. Care to be
taken to avoid other users. Coach to exercise group control to keep all paddlers
together. Activity to stop in the event of a capsize.
Content and Coaching points Layout and organisation Coaching Methods / Delivery style Shore-based
Direct verbal and
visual information.
Introduction Coach
introduction,
equipment
identification and
purpose, safe
lifting. Define
paddling area and
safety procedures.
Shore-based and
then afloat
Warm-­‐up Raise heart rate,
warm core and
extremities,
mobilise muscle
groups.
Coach-led, using
copy-me or
personal
preference.
Forward paddling
example focussing
on posture and
arms, blade angle,
entry and exit.
Afloat. Within area
designated by
coach. Concentrate
on fundamentals.
IDEAS > VAK
Short journeys on
lake. Focus on
body position,
blade entry & exit
points, blade shaft
position. (Body,
boat, blade).
Afloat – use buoys
as markers.
Self-check,
Practice,
Paddle in straight
line without
spinning out.
Afloat using buoys
as markers.
Self-check,
Practice.
Observation by
coach.
Gentle paddle,
focussing on good
technique. Capsize
drill.
Afloat.
Student-led
discussion if
possible…..
Preparatory Activities Skills and Activity Challenge Cool-­‐down Conclusion Clear-­‐up Command,
demonstration,
practice, selfcheck.
Coach to observe
from side. Advise
individuals as
required. Reinforce
at end.
Time Notes Forward Paddling: •
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Posture: tall slightly forward Body rotation: start from hips Relaxed Entry: Feet – Exit: Hips Arms: straight Paddle: upright Rotation but ‘flat’ boat Shaft: in front of d eck Posture Connectivity Fundamentals Power Transfer Feel BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Participants Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 18/08/15
The participants all made progress with the technical
What were the participant’s aspects of the stroke, all benefitted from the physical
aspect of the session and one in particular from the
key achievements? psychological in relaxing a little whilst on the water
(Remember TTPP) although was unwilling to do the capsize drill.
What measures did you use to evaluate participants performance? Observation – of body posture & rotation (limited), of
entry & exit points against boat, of blade angle &
position, of maintenance (or not) of a continuous
forward motion
The paddlers all listened and made progress, but would
quickly fall back to poor posture (slumped, bent arms),
What were the participant’s blade exit point too far to stern and paddle shaft angle
strengths and weakness? too low. One paddler was unwilling to participate in the
capsize drill.
What are the priority areas for improvement? Posture, blade exit point, paddle shaft angle (too low)
What action points were Work on the above.
agreed with participants? The river kayaks that the group are using are liable to
What factors need to be go off course easily with poor technique. Coach to bear
taken forward into the this in mind. One paddler is very nervous, but
participant’s next session/s? determined to continue.
BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Own Coaching Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 18/08/15
Identify at least one thing from your session that you felt went really well, and explain why: The structure of the session: I felt that I had the balance of introduction and
explanation balanced quite well against actual activity.
Identify at least one thing from your session that you could have done better, and describe how: Verbal delivery: I need to work on clearer, more succinct verbal delivery and
better explanation.
Note any feedback received from participants, colleagues, mentors, observers etc. Note anything that needs to be carried forward and implemented in your next session: One paddler is very nervous and needs encouragement and praise. Finds the
activity very challenging but also very rewarding.
Note any actions points you would like to work on to develop your coaching: Verbal delivery – clearer, both volume and verbal clarity.
BCU Level 2 Session Planner Coach: Date: Mike Jenkings
Session title: Turning (static) & Support
25/08/15
Session number: 2
Session Summary Session aim/s: Forward paddling efficiency (technical),
low brace (technical, tactical), sweep
strokes (technical, tactical). Fitness
(physical), confidence (psychological)
Length of session: Discipline: 60 mins
River Kayak
Number in group: 6
Summary of content: Warm up both on-shore then afloat (short journey – forward paddling),
introduce low brace, practise, introduce sweep strokes (forward & reverse)
practise, short journey to aid fitness.
Any notes from last session: One paddler very cautious. Verbal delivery to improve.
Safety, Equipment and Venue Equipment required for participants: Kayak, paddle, suitable clothing,
helmet, spray deck*
Venue: Hetton Country Park Lake – sheltered
water venue.
Teaching and safety equipment: Sling, first aid kit.
Support staff roles: Assistant coach
Any medical or particular individual needs: One paddler asthmatic – carries own
inhaler.
Parental consent forms collected: Y / N Medical declaration forms checked: Y / N Access checked: Y / N Any specific safety considerations/hazards or safety control measures: There may be other water users including anglers and swimmers. Care to be
taken to avoid other users. Coach to exercise group control to keep all paddlers
together. Activity to stop in the event of a capsize.
Introduction Warm-­‐up Preparatory Activities Skills and Activity Challenge Cool-­‐down Conclusion Clear-­‐up Content and Coaching points Layout and organisation Coaching Methods / Delivery style Advise group of
content of session.
Remind group of
paddling area and
safety procedures.
Shore-based
Direct verbal and
visual information.
Raise heart rate,
warm core and
extremities,
mobilise muscle
groups.
Shore-based and
then afloat – short
journey, forward
paddling.
Coach-led, using
copy-me or
personal
preference.
Low Brace &
Sweep strokes:
see Notes for
further details.
Afloat. Within area
designated by
coach. Concentrate
on fundamentals.
IDEAS > VAK
Low Brace, Sweep
Stroke: forward &
reverse.
Afloat. Use coach
defined areas and
buoys as markers
for forward
paddling.
Self-check,
Practice. Coach to
observe from
centre (sweep &
low brace) and
side (forward
paddling).
Low brace: edge of
spray deck in
water. Sweep
stroke: combine
forward and
reverse.
Afloat using coach
defined area.
Self-check,
Practice.
Observation by
coach.
Gentle paddle,
focussing on good
forward paddling
technique
Afloat.
Student-led
discussion if
possible…..
Command,
demonstration,
practice, selfcheck.
Time Notes Forward Paddling: •
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Posture: tall slightly forward Body rotation: start from hips Relaxed Entry: Feet – Exit: Hips Arms: straight Paddle: upright Rotation but ‘flat’ boat Shaft: in front of d eck Low Brace / Recovery: •
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Elbows up – ‘monkey’ Back face of p addle, flat to water Strike water – hips torso legs to right boat Notes: Practise paddle position first before going off balance. Practise stroke by putting boat off balance first. Forward (Bow) Sweep: •
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Rotate body – unwind – look into turn Blade by toes Shaft low Leg and torso p ush on stroke side Blade exits at body/hips Front arm bent Draw Stroke: •
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Rotate Trunk Shaft vertical Blade in water Pull boat to paddle Rotate 90o slice back Boat flat Posture Connectivity Fundamentals Power Transfer Feel BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Participants Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 25/08/15
Participants all now aware of when and how a low brace
may be used (tactical & technical). Now familiar with
What were the participant’s sweep stroke, forward & reverse (tactical & technical).
key achievements? Most of group now quite confident on the water apart
(Remember TTPP) from one who remains very tense (psychological). All
benefitted from the session (physical).
What measures did you use to evaluate participants performance? Observation: – of body posture & rotation, blade entry
& exit points against boat, blade angle & position.
During low brace I observed the degree of the boat
from the horizontal against the spray deck.
Forward sweep: all paddlers were quickly able to
combine alternate side forward & reverse to turn the
What were the participant’s craft, but kept not rotating body into the turn. Low
strengths and weakness? brace:
paddlers all applied themselves but tended to
‘slap’ the water with the paddle rather than pushing
down for support and flicking with hips.
What are the priority areas for improvement? Body rotation, low brace technique.
What action points were To be aware of body rotation and posture.
agreed with participants? The group are of varied degrees of confidence. The
What factors need to be paddler with low level of confidence in particular must
taken forward into the participant’s next session/s? not be over stressed (in particular with low brace).
BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Own Coaching Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 25/08/15
Identify at least one thing from your session that you felt went really well, and explain why: The introduction, demonstration & explanation (IDEAS) for forward sweep went
well, probably because I have done this several times before and I was fairly
confident in the delivery.
Identify at least one thing from your session that you could have done better, and describe how: Better group control during low brace as due to my central position some of the
group were behind me, meaning I had to keep turning round, when it would
have been better to have all in front in case of a capsize.
Note any feedback received from participants, colleagues, mentors, observers etc. Participants advised that they felt wary performing low brace as they were
unstable.
Note anything that needs to be carried forward and implemented in your next session: Keep in mind that the paddlers are all novice and some aren’t as confident as
others.
Note any actions points you would like to work on to develop your coaching: Group control.
BCU Level 2 Session Planner Coach: Date: Mike Jenkings
Session title: Let’s move….
01/09/15
Session number: 3
Session Summary Session aim/s: Introduce turning on the move, moving
sideways and stern rudder. Improve
fitness by forward paddling.
Length of session: Discipline: 45mins
River kayak
Number in group: Summary of content: Warm up, introduce sweep stroke on the move, practise, moving sideways (draw
Stroke?) practise, bow rudder, practise. Gentle short journey concentrating on
forward paddling technique.
Any notes from last session: Be aware of group control – vision – position of most usefulness.
Safety, Equipment and Venue Equipment required for participants: Kayak, paddle, suitable clothing,
helmet, spray deck*
Venue: Hetton Country Park Lake – sheltered
water venue.
Teaching and safety equipment: Sling, first aid kit.
Support staff roles: Assistant coach
Any medical or particular individual needs: One paddler asthmatic – carries own
inhaler.
Parental consent forms collected: Y / N Medical declaration forms checked: Y / N Access checked: Y / N Any specific safety considerations/hazards or safety control measures: There may be other water users including anglers and swimmers. Care to be
taken to avoid other users. Coach to exercise group control to keep all paddlers
together. Activity to stop in the event of a capsize.
Content and Coaching points Advise group of
content of
session.
Introduction Remind group
of paddling area
and safety
procedures.
Layout and organisation Coaching Methods / Delivery style Shore-based
Direct verbal and
visual
information.
Raise heart
rate, warm core
and extremities,
mobilise muscle
groups.
Shore-based and
then afloat –
practise
repertoire,
reciprocal –
paired paddlers
to observe each
other
Coach-led, using
copy-me or
personal
preference. Then
in pairs –
reciprocal.
Notes for
further details.
Afloat. Within
area designated
by coach.
Concentrate on
fundamentals.
IDEAS > VAK
Forward sweep
on move, draw
stroke & stern
rudder.
Afloat. Use coach
defined areas
and buoys as
markers.
Self-check,
practice &
reciprocal. Coach
to observe from
point of most
usefulness.
Afloat using
coach defined
area.
Challenge Forward sweep
– avoid the
buoy. Draw
stroke – keep
parallel. Stern
rudder –
between coach
& buoy.
Self-check,
Practice.
Observation by
coach. Paddlers
to observe each
other –
reciprocal.
Afloat.
Cool-­‐down Conclusion Clear-­‐up Gentle paddle,
focussing on
good forward
paddling
technique
Student-led
discussion if
possible…..
Warm-­‐up Preparatory Activities Skills and Activity Command,
demonstration,
practice, selfcheck.
Time Notes Forward Sweep: •
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Posture: slightly forward Body rotation: from hips towards turn Look into turn Shaft: low & flat Feet: push on stroke side Arms: paddle arm straight (nearly) Boat: edged (torso rotation) Blade: fully in water ½ stroke? Forward Paddling: Stern Rudder: •
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Rotate shoulders but face forward Boat moving forward Boat flat. Try light sideways pressure to maintain course NB: Last forward stroke on same side as rudder should help •
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Posture: tall slightly forward Body rotation: start from hips Relaxed Entry: Feet – Exit: Hips Arms: straight Paddle: upright Rotation but ‘flat’ boat Shaft: in front of d eck Posture Connectivity Fundamentals Power Transfer Feel BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Participants Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 01/09/15
The paddlers seemed less ‘rigid’ within their boats and
What were the participant’s more inclined to rotate their torso (technical, physical).
key achievements? Progress was made with strokes and paddlers all
(Remember TTPP) seemed more comfortable (technical, psychological).
What measures did you use to evaluate participants performance? Forward sweep – torso rotation (body), edge (boat),
paddle entry position – horizontal v. vertical (blade).
Draw Stroke: torso rotation and arm placement (body),
edge (boat), paddle vertical (blade). Stern Rudder torso rotation (body), blade placement.
All participants were actively involved and prepared to
What were the participant’s listen. Tendency to look at the paddle (or boat) rather
strengths and weakness? than to direction of travel.
What are the priority areas for improvement? Movement – within boat some paddlers are still too stiff
and not relaxed. They don’t have flexibility, but this will
come.
Remember to look towards the direction of travel and
What action points were flexible.
agreed with participants? be
more
The group are of varied degrees of confidence. Some
What factors need to be particular paddlers have achieved a great deal by just
taken forward into the getting to this point (overcoming fears etc.) – this
participants next session/s? should be borne in mind by the coach.
BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Own Coaching Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 01/09/15
Identify at least one thing from your session that you felt went really well, and explain why: The introduction, demonstration & explanation (IDEAS) for forward sweep went
well, probably because I have done this several times before and I was fairly
confident in the delivery.
Identify at least one thing from your session that you could have done better, and describe how: Too many new strokes in one session – will re-introduce turning on the move in
later session. Re-capping work in previous sessions essential as is finishing off
session with review of session just completed.
Note any feedback received from participants, colleagues, mentors, observers etc. Participants enjoyed the session as they had lots too do but as a coach I didn’t
feel that I had covered things in sufficient depth.
Note anything that needs to be carried forward and implemented in your next session: Keep in mind that the paddlers are all novice and some aren’t as confident as
others. Forward sweep on the move to be covered in more detail later.
Note any actions points you would like to work on to develop your coaching: Self-reflection. Making sessions more focussed but retaining interest of
participants.
BCU Level 2 Session Planner Coach: Date: Mike Jenkings
Session title: Trip Planning etc.?
8/9/15
Session number: 4
Session Summary Session aim/s: Introduce issues around undertaking a
trip through the medium of a simulated
trip on the lake. Work on boat handling
skills and forward paddling
Length of session: Discipline: 60mins
River kayak
Number in group: Summary of content: Introduction, warm-up, short journey concentrating on forward paddling, issues
etc., short journey, issues & discussions, short journey. Do everything through
a simulated journey (round the lake).
Any notes from last session: Safety, Equipment and Venue Equipment required for participants: Kayak, paddle, suitable clothing,
helmet, spray deck*
Venue: Hetton Country Park Lake – sheltered
water venue.
Teaching and safety equipment: Sling, first aid kit.
Support staff roles: Assistant coach
Any medical or particular individual needs: One paddler asthmatic – carries own
inhaler.
Parental consent forms collected: Y / N Medical declaration forms checked: Y / N Access checked: Y / N Any specific safety considerations/hazards or safety control measures: There may be other water users including anglers and swimmers. Care to be
taken to avoid other users. Coach to exercise group control to keep all paddlers
together. Activity to stop in the event of a capsize.
Content and Coaching points Shore-based
Direct verbal and
visual information.
Introduction Advise group of
content of session.
Remind group of
paddling area and
safety procedures.
Warm-­‐up Raise heart rate,
warm core and
extremities,
mobilise muscle
groups.
Shore-based and
then afloat –
practise repertoire,
coach observing
offering feedback
and asking
different paddlers
to try various
things.
Coach-led, using
copy-me or
personal
preference. On
water – self-check
& guided
discovery.
Afloat. Within area
designated by
coach. Concentrate
on fundamentals.
IDEAS > VAK
Preparatory Activities Forward paddling
plus knowledge
transfer – see
Notes.
Forward paddling
technique, with
information about
trips, equipment,
logistics safety,
general knowledge
Afloat. Use coach
defined areas and
buoys as markers.
Self-check & ,
practice. Coach to
observe from side.
Knowledge
transfer,command,
self-check, guided
discovery.
Forward paddling
without spin out
concentrating on
looking ahead.
Relaxed efficient
stroke.
Afloat using coach
defined area plus
buoys as markers
Self-check,
practice.
Gentle paddle,
focussing on good
forward paddling
technique
Afloat.
Student-led
discussion if
possible…..
Skills and Activity Challenge Cool-­‐down Conclusion Clear-­‐up Layout and organisation Coaching Methods / Delivery style Command,
demonstration,
practice, selfcheck.
Time Notes Weather – sources of information?
River – sources of information
Group size – minimum of 3? Are you experienced enough? Experienced
paddlers?
Access & where to paddle? – sources of information
Clothing, equipment, slings, towlines, nutrition, hydration, shuttles, tying boats
on to cars, etc……
Dangers – weirs, trees, rocks, mud. Hogweed, leptospirosis – flu-like.
Hypothermia (& mention hyperthermia) – immersion v. exposure – recognise
cold/tired, numbness, blue lips shivering, behaviour, speech co-ordination - what
to do? Prevent further heat loss – prevent further use of energy – slow re-heat
(bivvy, sleeping bag, poly bag?) – eat. Forward Paddling: •
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Posture: tall slightly forward Body rotation: start from hips Relaxed Entry: Feet – Exit: Hips Arms: straight Paddle: upright Rotation but ‘flat’ boat Shaft: in front of d eck Posture Connectivity Fundamentals Power Transfer Feel BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Participants Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 8/9/15
What were the participants key achievements? (Remember TTPP) Gained understanding of what would happen on a river
trip – logistics, leadership, commands etc. Knowledge of
sources of information – weather, access, hazards,
conduct, leptospirosis, hypothermia. Equipment choice
– group safety etc…..
What measures did you use to evaluate participants performance? Forward paddling – Body , boat, blade. Participants all
contributed to discussions – listening, questioning.
What were the participants Very aware of many issues covered in session. Forward
still needs work.
strengths and weakness? paddling
What are the priority areas for improvement? Emphasis of forward paddling begins at hips to try and
promote torso rotation.
None – apart from that all seem keen to go on a trip of
What action points were agreed with participants? some
sort. Will arrange shortly.
The group are of varied degrees of confidence. Some
particular paddlers have achieved a great deal by just
What factors need to be getting to this point (overcoming fears etc.) – this
taken forward into the should be borne in mind by the coach. Emphasis of
participants next session/s? forward paddling begins at hips to try and promote
torso rotation.
BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Own Coaching Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 8/9/15
Identify at least one thing from your session that you felt went really well, and explain why: The paddlers all seemed to enjoy the session. This was because I played a sort
of ‘let’s pretend’ scenario to introduce some of the information that I wanted to
get across, which worked well with the adult paddlers at least who enjoyed
having fun and learning.
Identify at least one thing from your session that you could have done better, and describe how: A waterproof notepad would have helped to remind me of the points I wanted to
get over – unfortunately I am limited as I would need glasses to read it.
Perhaps an old pair with a floaty band would be a good idea?
Note any feedback received from participants, colleagues, mentors, observers etc. Several of the participants said that they had really enjoyed the session. This
was because they had fears about making a trip, which I unwittingly allayed by
telling them what might happen. Things such as logistics, river hazards etc.
Note anything that needs to be carried forward and implemented in your next session: Keep in mind that the paddlers are all novice and some aren’t as confident as
others. Forward sweep on the move to be covered in more detail later.
Note any actions points you would like to work on to develop your coaching: Self-reflection. Make sessions more focussed but retain the interest of
participants. Be aware that paddlers may have worries or concerns that may not
be apparent to you.
BCU Level 2 Session Planner Coach: Date: Mike Jenkings
Session title: Continued Development
15/9/15
Session number: 5
Session Summary Session aim/s: Review of current skills. Journey round
lake. Introduction of towing and
shunting. Forward paddling skills.
Length of session: Discipline: 45 mins
River kayak, sit-on top
Number in group: 4
Summary of content: Individual warm up with coach observing and offering advice & instructions.
Short journey working on forward paddling – challenge not to spin out.
Introduce towing using tow lines. Use of slings. Shunting. Practice.
Any notes from last session: Keep in mind that the paddlers are all novice and some aren’t as confident as
others. Forward sweep on the move to be covered in more detail later.
Safety, Equipment and Venue Equipment required for participants: Kayak, paddle, suitable clothing,
helmet, spray deck*
Venue: Hetton Country Park Lake – sheltered
water venue.
Teaching and safety equipment: Sling, first aid kit.
Support staff roles: Assistant coach
Any medical or particular individual needs: One paddler asthmatic – carries own
inhaler.
Parental consent forms collected: Y / N Medical declaration forms checked: Y / N Access checked: Y / N Any specific safety considerations/hazards or safety control measures: There may be other water users including anglers and swimmers. Care to be
taken to avoid other users. Coach to exercise group control to keep all paddlers
together. Activity to stop in the event of a capsize.
Content and Coaching points Shore-based
Direct verbal and
visual information.
Introduction Advise group of
content of session.
Remind group of
paddling area and
safety procedures.
Warm-­‐up Raise heart rate,
warm core and
extremities,
mobilise muscle
groups.
Shore-based and
then afloat –
practise repertoire,
coach observing
offering feedback
and asking
different paddlers
to try various
things.
Coach-led, using
copy-me or
personal
preference. On
water – self-check
& guided
discovery.
Afloat. Within area
designated by
coach. Concentrate
on fundamentals.
IDEAS > VAK
Preparatory Activities Forward paddling
plus knowledge
transfer – see
Notes.
Forward paddling
technique, with
information about
trips, equipment,
logistics safety,
general knowledge
Afloat. Use coach
defined areas and
buoys as markers.
Self-check & ,
practice. Coach to
observe from side.
Knowledge
transfer,command,
self-check, guided
discovery.
Forward paddling
without spin out
concentrating on
looking ahead.
Relaxed efficient
stroke.
Afloat using coach
defined area plus
buoys as markers
Self-check,
practice.
Gentle paddle,
focussing on good
forward paddling
technique
Afloat.
Student-led
discussion if
possible…..
Skills and Activity Challenge Cool-­‐down Conclusion Clear-­‐up Layout and organisation Coaching Methods / Delivery style Command,
demonstration,
practice, selfcheck.
Time Notes Shunting:
Tow Line: •
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Sling: •
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Do not tie to self! Be able to use quick release Make sure won’t easily disconnect Disadvantage – can’t see victim. Forward Paddling: Only over shoulder! Be able to release quickly Enough length. Karrabiner types…. •
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Posture: tall slightly forward Body rotation: start from hips Relaxed Entry: Feet – Exit: Hips Arms: straight Paddle: upright Rotation but ‘flat’ boat Shaft: in front of d eck Posture Connectivity Fundamentals Power Transfer Feel BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Participants Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 15/9/15
What were the participant’s Participants learnt about towing & shunting. When to
use (tactical), how (technical, physical) talking to victim
key achievements? (psychological).
(Remember TTPP) What measures did you use to evaluate participants performance? Observation – made sure that participants practised the
techniques
What were the participants The participants picked up the ideas quickly. No
weakness but refer to note below.
strengths and weakness? particular
What are the priority areas for improvement? This should be something practised on a regular basis.
What action points were That this is an area to return to.
agreed with participants? What factors need to be taken forward into the participants next session/s? BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Own Coaching Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 15/9/15
Identify at least one thing from your session that you felt went really well, and explain why: I managed to get the participants fully engaged and enjoying the session – it
was different to most.
Identify at least one thing from your session that you could have done better, and describe how: I could have had more time to prepare the kit and to practice with it myself.
Note any feedback received from participants, colleagues, mentors, observers etc. The participants enjoyed the session.
Note anything that needs to be carried forward and implemented in your next session: Remember – Preparation!
Note any actions points you would like to work on to develop your coaching: Remember – Preparation!
BCU Level 2 Session Planner Coach: Date: Mike Jenkings
Session title: Connectivity & Feel
22/9/15
Session number: 6
Session Summary Session aim/s: Build paddlers sense of feel and
connectivity using forward sweep on
the move as the foundation.
Length of session: Discipline: 55mins
River Kayak
Number in group: 6
Summary of content: Individual warm up - coach observing and offering advice & instructions. Short
journey - working on forward paddling skills. Recap of static sweep. Guided
discovery session exploring connectivity & feel – body, boat, blade – when doing
forward sweep on the move.
Any notes from last session: Safety, Equipment and Venue Equipment required for participants: Kayak, paddle, suitable clothing,
helmet, spray deck*
Venue: Hetton Country Park Lake – sheltered
water venue.
Teaching and safety equipment: Sling, first aid kit.
Support staff roles: Assistant coach
Any medical or particular individual needs: One paddler asthmatic – carries own
inhaler.
Parental consent forms collected: Y / N Medical declaration forms checked: Y / N Access checked: Y / N Any specific safety considerations/hazards or safety control measures: There may be other water users including anglers and swimmers. Care to be
taken to avoid other users. Coach to exercise group control to keep all paddlers
together. Activity to stop in the event of a capsize.
Content and Coaching points Shore-based
Direct verbal and
visual information.
Introduction Advise group of
content of session.
Remind group of
paddling area and
safety procedures.
Warm-­‐up Raise heart rate,
warm core and
extremities,
mobilise muscle
groups.
Shore-based and
then afloat –
practise repertoire,
coach observing.
Short journey.
Coach-led, using
copy-me or
personal
preference. On
water – self-check
Recap of static
forward sweep.
Demo of forward
sweep on the
move.
Afloat. In view of
participants.
IDEAS > VAK
Skills and Activity Work with
paddlers to break
down components
(technical
template). Look
for feel &
connectivity.
Afloat. Use coach
defined areas and
buoys as markers.
Guided discovery.
Paddlers to think
about what goes
on and to discuss
as group.
Afloat using coach
defined area plus
buoys as markers
“Rock” is
command from
coach, practice.
Challenge Paddle in circle –
keep torso rotation
– look into turn.
Paddle in line
avoiding “rocks”
by sweep stroke
on move. Try and
edge the boat but
still paddle in a
straight line.
Gentle paddle,
focussing on good
forward paddling
technique
Afloat.
Student-led
discussion if
possible…..
Preparatory Activities Cool-­‐down Conclusion Clear-­‐up Layout and organisation Coaching Methods / Delivery style Command,
demonstration,
practice, selfcheck.
Time Notes Forward Sweep: •
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Connectivity: Posture: slightly forward Body rotation: from hips towards turn Look into turn Shaft: low & flat Feet: push on stroke side Arms: paddle arm straight (nearly) Boat: edged (torso rotation) Blade: fully in water ½ stroke? •
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Knees? Bottom? Feet? What happens when you rotate? Does a knee lift, foot pressure change, bottom move? Forward Paddling: •
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Posture: tall slightly forward Body rotation: start from hips Relaxed Entry: Feet – Exit: Hips Arms: straight Paddle: upright Rotation but ‘flat’ boat Shaft: in front of d eck Posture Connectivity Fundamentals Power Transfer Feel BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Participants Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 22/9/15
What were the participant’s Participants began to appreciate the effect of changes in
body position (technical, tactical, psychological) on the
key achievements? boat. Started to think about their connectivity and feel.
(Remember TTPP) What measures did you use to evaluate participants performance? Observation – Body – torso rotation, look into turn Boat – effect on boat of torso rotation, connectivity –
Blade - entry point change once torso rotated.
All participants took part actively in the session and
What were the participant’s began to make progress. However, some found that
strengths and weakness? there
was a lot of information to take in and that some
aspects weren’t apparent to them. ‘Feel’ is subjective?
What are the priority areas for improvement? Work on torso rotation and not just turning the head.
To continue to look for ‘feel’ when paddling – to try and
What action points were think about what they are doing, what is happening and
agreed with participants? not just ‘doing it’.
What factors need to be All participants are at slightly different levels of
taken forward into the achievement and confidence.
participant’s next session/s? BCU Level 2 Coach Session Review Own Coaching Performance Coach: Mike Jenkings
Date: 22/9/15
Identify at least one thing from your session that you felt went really well, and explain why: The paddlers made real progress in turning on the move with forward
sweep/torso rotation and definitely began to think more about what they were
doing. I think this was because we spent some time ‘dissecting’ the stroke,
using self/guided discovery.
Identify at least one thing from your session that you could have done better, and describe how: I asked the paddlers to try paddling on edge when I wasn’t able to demonstrate
it very well as I wasn’t in my regular boat.
Note any feedback received from participants, colleagues, mentors, observers etc. One observer (experienced paddler) who had taken part in session said he had
enjoyed it. The participants all enjoyed it and afterwards a couple came up and
said they felt they had learned something new.
Note anything that needs to be carried forward and implemented in your next session: Note any actions points you would like to work on to develop your coaching: Preparation – work on a refined series of sessions – 1 Star? 2 Star?
Verbal delivery: volume, tone, content
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