Top Tips for Coaches

Over 300 Top Tips and Handy Hints for Canoe and Kayak Coaches
A book of ideas collected by the coaches at Plas y Brenin. Over 300 top tips to help canoe and kayak coaches fill their own 'coach's toolbox'.

Top Tips for Coaches is the ultimate quick-reference handbook for canoe, kayak, and outdoor sport coaches who value practical ideas over theory.

Created by the coaching team at Plas y Brenin – the UK National Mountain Centre, this book brings together over 300 proven coaching tips collected over more than thirty years of national leadership, innovation, and instructor training.

What makes this book unique?

• Genuine tips used daily by professional coaches
• Over 300 ideas you can apply immediately
• No jargon – just practical solutions
• Created by one of the most influential coaching departments in the UK
• Ideal for canoe & kayak coaches, paddlesports instructors, outdoor leaders, and sports educators

A must-have for every coach’s toolbox.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced coach looking to refine your approach, these bite-sized tips will help you become more effective, adaptable, and inspiring.

The simplicity of each idea hides decades of combined professional experience – making this one of the best-value coaching books ever produced.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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