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Live overseas and want HELP?

By Jim on Monday, October 10, 2011
Need video work for your paddling? Help has arrived

Being in control

By Jim on Monday, October 10, 2011
Lion Island 2011

Changing the mindset on winning

By Jim on Friday, October 7, 2011
World Champion Dawid Mocke shares some thoughts on how to perform at your best.

Start Line

By Jim on Monday, September 26, 2011
Where do you go on the start line?

Resting on runners.

By Jim on Monday, September 5, 2011
Should I always paddle?

Runners Clinic

By Jim on Thursday, August 11, 2011
A runners clinic for all levels.

The catch.

By Jim on Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Where is the catch, how do I know I got it.

Runners Coaching

By Jim on Sunday, July 17, 2011
Runners Clinic on the weekend at Cronulla Sydney South.

How coaching can save $$$$$$

By Jim on Sunday, July 17, 2011
Get coaching at the start and save money.

Paddling as a parent.

By Jim on Monday, July 11, 2011
Here are some tips for paddling as a parent plus some general tips.

Paddle Clinic 07-2011

By Jim on Saturday, July 9, 2011
Why getting help will help you.

What Paddle?

By Jim on Tuesday, June 28, 2011
What paddle do you use?

Are you doing the small things?

By Jim on Thursday, June 23, 2011
Traveling with Australian U/23 Kayak Team 2011

New Paddlers Come learn with Mykayakcoach.

By Jim on Friday, May 20, 2011
Starting out and want some help?

Core Work

By Jim on Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Balance=Power=Speed

Do Mykayakcoach lessons work?

By Jim on Thursday, April 28, 2011
Check out the difference from having lessons.

Cook Islands Coaching Clinic 2

By Jim on Saturday, April 23, 2011
The effects of learning to paddle properly.

Making me better.

By Jim on Wednesday, April 13, 2011
What do I do.

Downwind paddling.

By Jim on Sunday, April 3, 2011
My lesson learn't, a reminder of whats needed to catch runners.

Head on the Pillow.

By Jim on Friday, March 4, 2011
What are your last thoughts?

It Does MATTER.

By Jim on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Every thought the sleep in want count.

Rest and Recovery

By Jim on Monday, February 7, 2011
Choose from these few ideas.

Runners to watch

By Jim on Saturday, January 15, 2011
Fenn Cup Sydney 15/01/11

Getting ahead of ourselves

By Jim on Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Slow down.

Pictures

By Jim on Friday, December 24, 2010
Some pics of the year with MKC

What do I do NOW?

By Jim on Friday, December 24, 2010
Resting is hard.

Merry Xmas

By Jim on Thursday, December 16, 2010
Best Wishes

I train BETTER then I RACE

By Jim on Monday, November 22, 2010
The pit falls of training well and racing bad.

3rd Runners Clinic

By Jim on Monday, November 8, 2010
How to work the RUNNERS

GPS Tracking

By Jim on Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Technologies helping US.

Video Cast 8: All about Ocean Skis

By Jim on Monday, October 18, 2010
Learn all about the features of Ocean Skis so that you can make the right decision for you - when choosing a new boat.

It's on AGAIN.

By Jim on Sunday, October 17, 2010
Runners clinic

Where to go on the start LINE.

By Jim on Saturday, October 16, 2010
Getting into the right position is so important.

World Kayak Championships Poland 2010

By Jim on Monday, October 4, 2010
An interesting read from the World Champs 2010

After my first RACE.

By Jim on Tuesday, September 21, 2010
What do I do after my first race.

Starting from scratch

By Jim on Saturday, September 4, 2010
Cooks Island coaching clinic

Tony Schumacher US race

By Jim on Saturday, September 4, 2010
San Francisco race report.

The changes you need to make.

By Jim on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Winning is hard work.

The importance of GOALS.

By Jim on Monday, July 26, 2010
What is required.

Developing a positive attitude towards pressure will improve performance

By Jim on Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Learning to deal with pressure.

Suffering: Preparing to Push Yourself through a Hard Effort

By Jim on Saturday, July 10, 2010
How to give more.

Australian U23 Kayak Team Italy

By Jim on Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Enjoy the Journey.

Sports nutrition: practical advice on carbohydrates, hydration and antioxidants

By Jim on Monday, May 31, 2010
Some different ideas on what to use off the water.

6 Tips from Olympic THINKING

By Jim on Monday, May 17, 2010
Take these tips and use to best help you.

MKC Runners Clinic

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
A Day out in the OCEAN. What was learnt?

Nutrition For Recovery

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Food for fueling your recovery. HOW DO YOU RECOVER?

Choosing the right CRAFT.

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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?

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Mykayakcoach has another group session for YOU. A chance to get better in the ocean.

Off Season Training

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Now is the time to get your training sorted out.

New Season

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
The season starting, What do I do NOW?

Extreme paddling

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Australian Paddlers racing in Extreme conditions.

My Season

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Did I do enough work to achieve my goal. If my season has been good then YES.

Are you training for performance?

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
It is important to train right. Get the best advice on how to maximise your performance.

Changing Conditions ...

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Varying weather conditions testing all competitors. Sometimes you need to be ready to change...

Got Wind?

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Strong wind can affect paddlers in various ways. How do you maintain form and keep safe in heavy winds?

An Update from Schuey

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Tony Schumacher updates his 'Follow my Dream' blog after plenty of racing throughout December and January.

Podcast Episode 4: Mental Training

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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!

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
In her podcast, Katrin Borchet gives us her advice from her many years of success in the kayaking world.

Regatta Wrap with Coaching Tips

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
A strategic partnership between two of Australia’s major sporting organisations is maximizing opportunities for Australian paddlers.

Paddler Profile - Kelly Jury

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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.

Cross Training for Kayakers

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
To be a true champion and to reduce the risk of injury cross training is essential. Watch how Jimsquad use this to their benefit.

Narrabeen Downwind - straight line not always the best line

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Round 4 of the Bing Lee Ocean Series was contested on Saturday 14 November in near perfect conditions.

Ocean Racing

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
Learn from their collective wisdom from what was a great night for all.

Paddler Profile - Tony Schumacher

By Jim on Monday, May 3, 2010
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.