As you all know I have coached for a long time and continue to develop and practice my trade. Recently I’ve been doing more in-person and on-water clinics for performance paddle boarding fundamentals verses through our remote coaching platform. This...
This past weekend I held a Performance Paddling Skills Assessment clinic. I used extensive video capture during the 2 hour clinic. It never surprises me how most times fundamentals are the bridge to amazing improvement! With that said, I always...
Your stand up paddle board fin has more impact on your paddling than you think! Not only does your fin help control the direction of your board, it also plays a big part in overall speed, glide, and stability. Upgrading...
Loading the paddle during the paddle stroke is key for support, balance, and if interested, performance (to go fast)! What does this all have to do with the feet I'll get to that. If your feet hurt while paddling and...
You can improve your stand up paddle boarding and for that matter anything by visually going over the movements. This technique is called “mental rehearsal” and it allows you to get the feelings and sequencing accomplished for your desired improvements,...
What is the optimal amount of time for your paddle to be in the water during your stroke and does it even matter? What we do know is the longer you stay in the water, the more load your body...
Many devices in our daily life show health data, but do you use heart rate data as THE tool for health and performance perspectives? It’s astounding the difference it can make when used correctly. From professional paddle athlete April Zilg...
Posture is a dynamic series of positions that have appropriate tension and looseness. It can be beneficial when considered part of your daily practice and at the same time could be detrimental when done incorrectly. Daily life health, longevity, breathing,...
As a coach and student the mind fascinates me as to how it can help and at the same time hinder learning! So many students that I work with suffer from Paralysis By Analysis. By that I mean they overthink...
To bullet proof your core for life and sport activities nothing does it better and simpler than the dead bug, birddog, and plank core exercises. These moves should be a staple for everyone’s core development, protection, and coordination. They are...
The sport of stand up paddle boarding is fun, great exercise, and a wonderful way to explore the waters. Knowing these basics will make your experience easier and more enjoyable and not to mention, safer. Always try to paddle using...
Learning to walk the centerline of your paddle board seems elusive, scary and impossible for many paddlers. The problem lies not knowing where the balanced middle of the your board is in everyday paddling. Kelly Margetts, a retired top Australian...
