MyKayakCoach Podcast Series
Welcome to the MyKayakCoach Videocast series. This series aims to educate paddlers, at all levels of ability, so that they improve technique and prevent injury whilst they paddle. We hope you enjoy the series. You can choose to listen or also watch some great supporting footage - enjoy.
You can receive the series automatically by subscribing to MyKayakCoach on iTunes.
Episode 5: Importance of the catch
Balaz Babella has achieved some fantastic results since taking over as National Coach in Singapore in 2008. Recently Balaz agreed to share some of his background and coaching ideas. We join him during a recent training session with his natinoal Junior squad at Marina reserve.
Episode 4: Mental training for Peak Performance
The mind plays an extraordinary role in performance; in this Videocast Episode Jim interviews Andrea Furst from Mental Notes Consulting. Andrea, and her team, teach individuals and teams to use their mind to it's maximum ability in order to meet full athletic potential. Andrea is also a consultant to the Australian Institute of Sport and advises athletes on all matters to do with mental health and peak performance.
Episode 3: Warming up for Race Day
In this episode Kayak coach and champion Katrin Borchet gives us her advice from her many years of success in the kayaking world. Katrin has competed in three Summer Olympics, where she won three medals with one silver (1992: K-4 500 m for Germany) and two bronzes (both Australia, 1996: K-2 500 m, 2000: K-1 500 m).
Eposide 2: 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 and learn how to improve your performance with cross training.
Eposide 1: Chasing Runners
Join Murray Stewart and several other legends as we launch our first Episode of our MyKayakCoach podcast series. Please remember to subscribe to the podcast so that you can stay in touch with tips and advice to make you a better paddler.
