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Alex Merrifield
Dec 12, 20215 min read
The Fearful Paddler
Fear consumes our psychological resources inhibiting working memory, creativity and problem solving.
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Isaac Wahl
May 18, 20214 min read
My Pathway to Coaching
My name is Isaac and I have a huge passion for paddling, which I want to give back so more people can enjoy the sport. I recently became...
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Alex Merrifield
May 15, 20215 min read
Demystifying The Scout Permit Scheme
Scout Permits, the gateway to fun! The Prime Paddling coaches started off over 10 years ago as 2 scouts who were thrown in at the deep...
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Alex Merrifield
May 9, 20214 min read
Questioning - A Coach's Best Tool
A coach's best tool is the use of questioning. What is the point in a coach doing all the work? If a coach is doing all the work, for the...
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Alex Merrifield
Jan 27, 20214 min read
Working Memory in Paddlesports
What is Working Memory? When a learner uses one of their senses, especially during a new experience, they will register this action and...
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Alex Merrifield
Jan 23, 20213 min read
Exploring the Fundamentals of Paddlesports
During the process of learning, there are core elements that the learner will need to grasp before gaining autonomy. In paddlesports, we...
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