Coaching

I believe achieving your optimum performance begins with breaking down the needs of your goal, then identifying where the gaps are in your current ability. To attain your potential requires personal growth as well as developing your physical capabilities.

My coaching approach is built from many years as a high performance athlete (first as a racing driver, now as a kayaker) and a strong understanding of the human body and physiology from my dietetics background. I believe training should be highly tailored to the individual, what works for one person will not be optimal for another. I work to structure training around life, event and development requirements. 

Training Programming

Looking to maximise your paddling or multisport performance? My comprehensive coaching package includes the following:

  • Periodised training plans delivered via TrainingPeaks 
  • Custom built specifically to your needs
  • Individual Performance Plan (IPP) with structured goals
  • Phone and email support
  • Technique development (location dependant, video analysis also available)
  • Performance management through data analysis
  • Strength and conditioning programme
  • Race planning
  • Basic nutrition support
  • TrainingPeaks Premium membership

Keen to learn more? Contact me for a free phone consultation to discuss whether this would be a good fit for you.

Price: $65 per week

Technique

Maximise your performance by improving your power efficiency. Using my paddling knowledge from years as a high performance kayak sprinter and downriver champion, I will help you adjust your technique to improve your performance.

A 1 hour technique session includes the following:

  • Breakdown of current technique
  • Feedback on most important points to focus on
  • Boat set up advice
  • Paddling drills for technique development
  • Summary video and notes

I’m primarily based in Dunedin, but also travel to Christchurch and Queenstown. Check my booking site for details of when I’ll next be travelling. Don’t see a time that suits you? Contact me and I’ll do my best to accommodate you.

Price: $100 per 1 hour session