Developing a positive attitude towards pressure will improve performance
Learning to deal with pressure.
All about Paddles - Part 1
What size, length, make do I need? What are the best paddlers using? Find out from our experts.
Sports nutrition: practical advice on carbohydrates, hydration and antioxidants
Some different ideas on what to use off the water.
Choosing the right CRAFT.
It's not all about what the internet tells you in terms of what is the fastest ski. Here is some help on what to buy.
Sports psychology: are you mentally tough enough?
Mental toughness is the most important psychological characteristic that determines athletic success but what is it and what do mentally tough athletes think about or do when competing?
Group Session in the Ocean
Mykayakcoach has another group session for YOU. A chance to get better in the ocean.
In San Diego - Set up is everything
If you don't have a good set up you are not going to have an aggressive catch. You are not going to have a good stroke as you will cut it short, you won't have good rotation or good leg drive. Everyth
New research links life balance and sports performance
Reasons why you need to have a good balance in your life between work,study and sport.
Podcast 5: Importance of the catch
Singapore National Coach National Balazs Babella gives us some winning tips on how to improve your technique
Are you training for performance?
It is important to train right. Get the best advice on how to maximise your performance.
Changing Conditions ...
Varying weather conditions testing all competitors. Sometimes you need to be ready to change...
Nutrition for Performance
Planning for the best quality on-water training sessions doesn't start when you sit in your boat. There are a number of ...
Got Wind?
Strong wind can affect paddlers in various ways. How do you maintain form and keep safe in heavy winds?
An Update from Schuey
Tony Schumacher updates his 'Follow my Dream' blog after plenty of racing throughout December and January.
Podcast Episode 4: Mental Training
Podcast Episode 4 - Jim interviews Andrea Furst from Mental Notes Consulting about the power and effect of preparing mentally for peak performance.
Facing the chop
The final race of the Ocean Series saw some great runners but heavy headland chop. How do you face the chop? Do even the best paddlers struggle?
Last Race of the Season - The one I trained all year for!
The last Ocean Ski Race of the year in Australia has been run and won and now it is over everyone will begin to ask themselves several questions.
Podcast Episode 3: Warming up for race day
In her podcast, Katrin Borchet gives us her advice from her many years of success in the kayaking world.
Regatta Wrap with Coaching Tips
The Australian Kayaking season officially kicked off on December 11 at Australian Canoeing’s GP1 Regatta in Adelaide. Click here for tips and more.
Flatwater Kayaking or Surf Ski Paddling
A strategic partnership between two of Australia’s major sporting organisations is maximizing opportunities for Australian paddlers.
Paddler Profile - Kelly Jury
MyKayakCoach.com continues to follow the progress of several paddlers as part of our Follow my Dream section. We recently caught up with one of Australia's best women’s ski paddlers - Kelly Jury.
My First Race
Follow Will's Dream - My first ski race was a Sydney Harbour race on a double with a mate and we didn’t finish, it only sparked me up to work out this sport and improve.
Picking the best line
The Ocean Series race saw the winning paddlers choose some great lines, others not so great. What is a good line and how do you choose it?
Cross Training for Kayakers
To be a true champion and to reduce the risk of injury cross training is essential. Watch how Jimsquad use this to their benefit.
The Science of Paddling
Sport Scientists Jacob Michael and Ken Graham share Scientific insights into the world of paddling.
Narrabeen Downwind - straight line not always the best line
Round 4 of the Bing Lee Ocean Series was contested on Saturday 14 November in near perfect conditions.
Chasing Runners
Welcome to the Launch of our new Podcast series. We hope that this series will bring you plenty of information and help you become a better paddler and to remain injury free.
Paddler Profile - Tony Schumacher
MyKayakCoach.com will follow the progress of several paddlers in our new "Follow my Dream" segment. What goals do they have and will they achieve them? We start with 2008 Olympian Tony Schumacher.
Quantum Kayaks Marathon 10 Series
The final round of the Quantum Kayaks Marathon 10 series was held on Saturday 7 November.
Training, Recovery and Adaptation
Optimal physical athletic performance is a combination of doing the right training to provide the stimulus.
Ocean Series Bondi to Watsons Bay
Round 3 of 2009 Ocean Ski Series from Bondi to Watsons Bay saw just under 200 keen paddlers take part.