Coaching

Hi, I'm Phil I have been a Professional Paddlesports Coach for over 30 years, I teach beginners to advanced in canoe, kayak, sea kayak and SUP


At the moment I'm offering the following courses -

Email me for spare spaces I may have...


Nothing with spaces at the moment - email me if there's a specific course you need


 email for a booking form 



If you want to gain a few CPD points for your British Canoeing Coach update, you want to learn something new or you just want to relieve
the  boredom - you may want to join me on one of these online courses.


British Canoeing Coach Core.

This is the first step to becoming a canoe, kayak or SUP coach, it's a two day course now available in an online package of four 4 hour sessions. You have to attend all 4 sessions to gain the training. 

Full 'On Water' British Canoeing/ Paddle UK/ CW/ SCA/ CANI membership is a prerequisite of this course.

You then choose which discipline you want, and do the Discipline Specific Training followed by an assessment - these will be face to face courses. 

This is an alternative way to access the two day Coach Core Training, it can still be done face to face.

Full details - here


Online Coach Core dates -


1st/2nd/8th/9th July 6pm  FULL

30th/31st July/ 5th/7th August 6pm FULL

16th/17th/19th/20th December 6pm FULL 

3rd/4th/10th/11th February 6pm  FULL

Keep checking back, I'm trying to find more dates...

These are £200 per person, email for a booking form


Level 1 Awareness of Safeguarding qualification. 

This qualification is suitable for all persons and will provide an understanding of safeguarding which can be used in a workplace, 

activity group or any instance where a person comes into contact with children or adults at risk.

The qualification provides learners with the knowledge to identify a safeguarding concern, record a disclosure and report to the appropriate person.

Successful candidates will be awarded a national Level 1 Awareness of Safeguarding qualification. 

Study the course via distance learning 

A combination of self-study and webinars - 2 hour webinar then self study using provided resources, followed by a 1:1 professional discussion at your convenience (within 2 weeks) 

Guided by a qualified Trainer/Assessor 

Distance learning resources included  

Assessed via a professional discussion 

Ofqual accreditation regulated qualification (SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT)

I can also run this course for your organisation or the Level 3 One Day Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults - drop me a line to discuss

6th January  2025 - Level 1 Awareness of Safeguarding Course Online 6.30pm - 8.30pm then a 1:1 Professional Discussion at another time to suit yourself. £45 per person



Safeguarding Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults - FAA Level 3 Award

This qualification is designed for a person who has contact with children, young people or vulnerable adults in their working environment including voluntary work. The qualification promotes awareness and sensitivity to safeguarding enabling learners to be able to identify issues and emphasises the responsibility to ensure that concerns are reported and acted on appropriately. This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA). FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and SQA Accreditation and the qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Qualification delivery can be classroom-based or distance learning through video conferencing software.

 

This is a 8 hours Total Qualification Time qualification.

Minimum age 18.

This course will be delivered wholly online, through Microsoft teams. This course requires attendance of a 4 hour face to face webinar delivered by Phil Hadley. Then following some home study we will get together for a 1:1 Professional Discussion, where your understanding of the subject will be assessed. 

 

To satisfy the criteria for British Canoeing Awarding Body we will also include these subjects -

 

  • How to identify and recognise good coaching practice and the implications for your coaching;

  • Explore your values and feelings in relation to child abuse and recognise their potential impact on your response;

  • How to recognise and respond to possible signs of child abuse;

  • How to take appropriate action if concerns about a child arise.

 

To cover these subjects, you need to access and study the Safeguarding Policy of your club or organisation in advance of the course – we will discuss this policy and how it affects your coaching in the professional discussion.

All of the resources we will be using including Home study list, video links, handouts, slides and eBook will be sent in advance


17th January 9am - 12.30 online, then a 1:1 professional discussion at a later date - within 2 weeks. £95


Email to book


You can pay by bank transfer or PayPal, details are on the booking form I'll send you.



I can offer bespoke paddlesport coaching to individuals or groups and can train and assess the following BC qualifications -

Leadership courses in Canoe, Touring, SUP and Sea Kayak

British Canoeing Paddlesports Coach Award

British Canoeing Paddlesports Instructor Award

Paddlesport Leader

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Training

SUP Safer

Open Water Safety

Sea Kayak Safety

Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course

Bell Boat helm.

Leader provider training and final assessments, in Canoe and Sea

Outdoor First Aid 1 (8 hour) and two day (16 hour).

Private tuition can be arranged at your convenience at the following rates -

Cost for one person is £260 per day

For two its £150 each

For three its £120 each

For four or more its £90 each

This is just for the tuition/assessing, boats and kit can be provided for a hire cost.

To discuss bookings etc email or ring me on 07771 620745