A TOTAL of five members from Stratford-upon-Avon Boat Club took part in British Rowing’s level two coaches’ course.
Stratford hosted five club members and five other participants with the course run by British Rowing’s level two and three course coach Marcus Walker.
The extensive four-day course covered topics such as risk management, warm-up and cool down exercises, coaching behaviours, safety requirements and the practical application of boat adjustments.
Stratford’s head adaptive coach, Mark Dewdney said: “To have the British Rowing coaches’ course at Stratford is a major benefit and shows British Rowing’s commitment to Stratford Boat Club and the region.
“The emphasis of the course is to teach the participants how to be a coach and ensure the safety of all athletes.”
The course also covered topics including responsibility, cold water immersion and hypothermia and developing athleticism.
