SUP Race & Performance Coaching – Scotland & UK
Train Smarter. Paddle Stronger. Go Further.
SUP Coaching | Endurance Training | Strength & Conditioning
Whether you're taking on your first SUP challenge, preparing for a big event or multi-day adventure, or simply looking to build strength and confidence on the water, this coaching is designed to help you go further on your terms.
Our programmes are built to help you paddle better and feel better, combining technical skill-building with strength, mobility, and recovery work to support long-term health and performance.
You’ll be coached by Jennifer, a Paddle Scotland & British Canoeing-accredited SUP Race Coach, delivering structured, personalised SUP programming designed around your goals and lifestyle.
Where appropriate, coaching is supported by specialist input from Scott, a British Weight Lifting Strength and Power Coach, who provides expert guidance on strength development, performance support, and injury-aware programming.
This collaborative approach ensures you benefit from both dedicated SUP expertise and professional strength coaching — while keeping your SUP journey led and tailored by Jennifer.
Who It’s For
These programmes are built for paddlers of all levels — from novice to experienced racers.
You might be:
- Training for your first distance or endurance challenge
- Looking to build confidence in changing or open-water conditions
- Wanting to paddle faster, longer, or more efficiently
- Working towards a personal SUP goal or adventure
- Rebuilding strength and consistency after a break or injury
Wherever you’re starting from, you’ll be guided with structure, support, and a plan that adapts with you.
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our COACHING PACKAGES
Foundation Package – £60/month A clear plan. Expert feedback. Built to fit your life.
This package is ideal if you want to focus your fitness toward SUP performance—without overhauling your entire schedule. It’s designed to work with your lifestyle, supporting consistent progress and better paddling with expert guidance.
What’s Included:
- Mobility Assessment – identify movement patterns that support (or limit) paddling
- Paddle Technique Assessment & Feedback – video review to refine stroke efficiency
- Paddle Training Plan – sessions tailored to your time, ability, and goals
- Strength & Conditioning Plan – SUP specific workouts that support balance and control
- Monthly Check-Ins – stay on track and adapt your plan as you progress
- WhatsApp Chat Support – access guidance, ask questions, and stay motivated
- 1 SUP Technique Clinic per month included – join a group session to build skills on the water
Premium Package – £110/month Fully personalised coaching that adapts to your goals, body, and schedule.
This is the highest level of support we offer, ideal for paddlers training for a race, long distance challenge, or performance breakthrough. Everything is built around your goals, timeline, and recovery needs, and evolves as you do.
Includes everything in the Foundation Package, plus:
- Bespoke Paddle Training Plan – adapted based on your feedback and events
- Bespoke Strength & Conditioning Plan – tailored to your body, paddling demands, and load
- Race/Event Planning – strategic periodisation and support to peak at the right time
- Nutritional Guidance – general advice to support energy, performance, and recovery
- Monthly 1-to-1 Coaching Call – personal review to reflect, reset, and plan ahead
- WhatsApp Priority Support – faster, more in-depth support between check-ins
- 1 SUP Technique Clinic per month included – sharpen skills in person with expert feedback
It’s Not Just About Performance—It’s About You
Which Package Is Right for You?
Choose the Foundation Package if…
- You want structure, support, and expert feedback to help you build SUP fitness and refine your technique
- You already train or stay active and want a plan that fits around your current lifestyle
- You're new to SUP coaching and want a steady, self-paced introduction
For noticeable improvements in strength, technique, and endurance, we recommend committing to at least 8–12 weeks. This allows time to build consistency, refine movement patterns, and develop sustainable SUP-specific fitness.
Choose the Premium Package if…
- You’re training for an event, race, or long-distance adventure
- You want fully adaptive coaching that evolves with your progress and schedule
- You need deeper input around performance, recovery, mobility, and preparation strategy
This package is perfect in the lead-up to any race or major paddling event. For best results, we recommend committing to a structured 12-week training block, giving you time to build progressively, taper effectively, and peak on the day.
Drop us an email to discuss what suits you.
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Private SUP Technique Clinics
Private SUP Technique Clinics & Video Analysis
Looking for focused, personalised coaching session?
These one-to-one SUP Technique Clinics are designed around your goals, whatever your starting point. Whether you're brand new to paddleboarding or an experienced paddler refining race performance, each session is tailored specifically to you.
Each session runs for 2-3 hours, giving us time to properly assess, refine, and develop the skills that matter most to you.
What We Can Work On
Paddle Stroke Efficiency
Learn how to generate power from your whole body - not just your arms - for stronger, more controlled strokes with less fatigue.
Posture & Stance
Improve balance, stability, and movement through correct foot positioning and body alignment.
Turning Techniques
Refine sweep strokes, step-back turns, and pivot turns for better control in all conditions.
Footwork Drills
Build agility and confidence moving around your board — essential for racing and dynamic water.
Bracing & Support Strokes
Develop recovery skills to manage instability, chop, and boat wake.
Upwind & Downwind Technique
Adjust your paddling strategy to suit the conditions for smoother, more efficient travel.
Starts & Sprint Work
For racers, we can focus on explosive starts, acceleration, pacing, and transitions.
Touring Skills
Improve endurance efficiency, planning, and safety for longer-distance paddling.
Reading Water Conditions
Build confidence identifying safe routes, spotting hazards, and adapting to changing environments.
Locations
Sessions can take place on inland or coastal water, depending on your experience and development goals.
Optional Video Analysis
Add video feedback to your session to review technique frame-by-frame and clearly see areas for improvement. Ideal for racers or paddlers wanting measurable progress and ongoing refinement.
Equipment hire is available if required.
Once booked, you’ll receive a follow-up email to discuss your experience, goals, and preferred location so your session is fully tailored before we step on the water.
