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Our coaching sessions combine skill building with the thrill of being on the water. Take your paddle boarding to the next level with us.
Coaching | Race Training | Strength & Conditioning
Our tailored coaching is designed around your individual goals. Whether you're training for a race or simply looking to improve your skills, strength, and overall conditioning, our programs are built to support your performance on and off the water while also promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
The Water Sports Academy UK
Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Phone: 07403802353 Email: info@thewatersportsacademy.uk
About The Water Sports Academy UK
Our Mission
At The Water Sports Academy UK, our mission is to make paddleboarding accessible to everyone. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of paddle boarding and enjoy the physical and mental health benefits it offers.
Our team is made up of qualified, experienced paddleboarders who are passionate about the sport and dedicated to helping others develop their skills and confidence on the water. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to advance your technique, our coaching sessions offer tailored coaching to suit all abilities and goals.
For those with a competitive edge, we provide specialist race training designed to help you prepare, perform, and progress whether you're entering your first race or aiming to improve your performance at national or international level.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and support, ensuring every paddler enjoys a safe, rewarding, and unforgettable experience on the water.
Our Team
Jennifer Ng-Armstrong
Jennifer is Scotland’s first female SUP race coach and the country's first female SUP sprint champion. With a strong track record in both national and international SUP racing, she has also earned a podium finish in the ultra-endurance event, The Great Glen Challenge. Her firsthand experience and deep knowledge of competitive paddleboarding make her a valuable asset to any aspiring racer.
Before her success in paddleboarding, Jennifer was ranked at county and North of England level in squash from a young age. She trained and coached at local clubs in West Cumbria, playing a key role in youth development and supporting club training sessions.
Now based on the west coast of Scotland, Jennifer is also a certified coastal paddle boarding leader. She thrives on exploring and guiding others along Scotland’s breathtaking coastlines, sharing her love for adventure and the sea.
Scott McLaughlin
With over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Scott’s coaching services have helped countless individuals and teams reach their goals supporting club training sessions.
Scott has coached athletes to compete in weightlifting, football, martial arts, golf, running with experience coaching at World Championships in Paddleboarding, Martial Arts and Kettlebell Sport.
Scott is a world champion in both martial arts and kettlebells and holds multiple UK records in kettlebell sport. Scott has also medaled in Sup Ultras (Great Glen) and GB Sup Events (Beadnell Bay).
This range of scope and results provides him with the skills required to help each and every client hit their goal.
