Paddlesport Coaching
Personal, Professional Coaching for Canoe, Kayak & SUP
Whether you are brand new to paddlesport or already paddling regularly and want to refine your skills, our bespoke paddlesport coaching sessions help you progress with confidence. Based in Leicestershire, we offer high-quality coaching in kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on sheltered water environments, supporting you to paddle safer, smarter and more efficiently.
Our coaching is designed around you — your starting point, your craft, your goals, and the type of paddling you want to enjoy. From complete beginners to paddlers preparing for personal performance awards or leadership pathways, we tailor each session to develop skill, confidence, and technique at your pace.
Why Choose Personal Paddlesport Coaching?
- Build confidence in a supportive learning environment
- Correct bad habits early and reduce risk of injury
- Improve paddling efficiency and technique
- Learn how to stay safe and make good decisions on the water
- Work towards personal paddlesport milestones, goals or qualifications
- Enjoy structured progression with an experienced PaddleUK qualified coach
Our coaching helps paddlers develop solid foundations that lead to long-term enjoyment, safety, and success on the water — whether that’s exploring rivers, paddling with friends, joining club trips, or progressing to courses like Paddlesport Safety & Rescue or Paddlesport Instructor.
Who is Coaching Suitable For?
All paddlers aged 10+ are welcome.
We work with:
- Complete beginners wanting to try paddlesports safely
- Paddlers wanting skill development and progression
- SUP paddlers wanting to improve efficiency, stance, stability and control
- Kayakers & canoeists wanting to develop more confidence, boat handling & edging
- Paddlers preparing for Paddle Explore & Personal Performance Awards
- Those wanting ongoing development rather than one-off sessions
What We Can Work On
- Forward paddling technique and efficiency
- Turning, edging, control & manoeuvring
- Confidence building
- Rescues & self-rescue skills
- Journey skills & environmental awareness
- Paddle strokes progression
- Equipment & setup advice
- Safety awareness for sheltered water paddling
We coach single craft or mixed craft depending on your goals.
Location & Duration
Coaching sessions take place in Leicestershire on sheltered water environments.
Sessions can be 1:1 or small groups depending on your preference.
Ready to Start Your Coaching Journey?
Our paddlesport coaching sessions provide supportive progression, expert guidance and an enjoyable learning experience tailored to you. Whether you’re starting your paddlesport adventure or aiming to level up your skills, we can help you paddle with confidence and purpose.
If you’re looking to continue your development beyond personal coaching, we also deliver nationally recognised PaddleUK courses including the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course, Paddlesport Instructor Course, and Paddlesport Leader Course. These qualifications are ideal next steps once you have built confidence and core technique through coaching.