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Developed by the Scottish Canoe Association (SCA). The Scottish Paddlecast is an opportunity for you to learn about the different sides of the SCA and paddlesport in Scotland as we talk about a range of subjects, interview a variety of guests, and tap into a wealth of knowledge. Subscribe now to keep up-to-date with new episodes.
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Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
People of Paddlesport Ep 4: Lighting Your Own Fire
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
After some time off, the Scottish Paddlecast is back! We catch up with Gill Berrow who is paddler, coach, leader, course provider & mentor. Gill takes us on her whirlwind paddling & coaching journey, and explains how she has built her mentoring philosophy through years of paddlesport delivery.

Friday Aug 28, 2020
People of Paddlesport Ep 3: Care Worker to Kayaker - Inclusive Paddling
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020

Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
People of Paddlesport Ep 2: Learning Through Fun
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
This week, we speak to North Berwick Kayak Club coach, Leslie Aitkenhead who enthusiastically coaches young paddlers. Originally picking up paddling later in life, Leslie shares her journey as an older paddler to becoming a club coach out of necessity. Leslie shares how her approach to coaching includes the use of children’s imagination during sessions, and offers some great advice for aspiring coaches and in particular, how to learn through fun.

Friday Jul 24, 2020
People of Paddlesport Ep 1: If You Build It, They Will Come
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Coaching Conversations Ep 8: The One Thing We Have In Common Is Our Individuality
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In this final episode of our first series of Coaching Conversations, we are joined by British Paracanoe Head Coach, Scott Simon. Scott shares his exciting journey learning to paddle in Wales, through his time in the Royal Air Force and most recently heading up British Canoeing's Paracanoe Programme. Scott has sage advice for us all and in particular about learning to embrace the individuality of everyone you work with.

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Coaching Conversations Ep 7: I Felt Like I Could Do Something Good Here
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In a thought-provoking conversation, Swedish Federation’s Performance Kayaking Coach, Evelina Menning, shares her unique & ground-breaking approach to coaching the 200m K1 event & working with paddlers from grassroots right the way up to elite performers medalling at World Championships and competing at Olympic games. She also shares her reflections & advice for aspiring coaches, particularly around working with mentors & being able to articulate your coaching philosophy.

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In this special episode, Doug MacDonald, catches up with Royal Air Force fast-jet pilot Matt as they reflect on his journey from his early days learning to fly through the relentless pressures of training and how he adapted to cope. Matt shares his thoughts on areas where the world of sport can learn from aviation training whether as recreational paddlers going on big expeditions or as competitive paddlers trying to maximise our potential as performers.

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Coaching Conversations Ep 5: Skate Park Slalom Coaching
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In this episode we catch up with SCA Performance Slalom Coach, Stuart Gerrie. In a thought-provoking conversation, Stuart reflects on his early days learning to paddle in Aberdeen and the power of a 'skate park' style approach to canoe slalom. He also shares his reflections on developing adaptable paddlers and how coaches can develop this with their own athletes.

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Coaching Conversations Ep 4: From Arnie to Einstein - Same Coach, Different Paddlers
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
In this episode we catch up with SCA Performance Sprint coach and Forth Canoe Club Sprint coach, Tomas Duarte. In an entertaining conversation with Doug MacDonald, Tomas shares his coaching journey from Portugal to Scotland and in particular how he has grown as a coach from working with young paddlers taking their first strokes to now regularly coaching performance paddlers.

Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Coaching Conversations Ep 3: Belief Is Where The Magic Lies
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Doug MacDonald speaks to British Canoeing Podium Potential Sprint coach, Kristina Medovcikova who leads the women's kayak programme. Originally hailing from Slovakia, Kristina shares her journey as a sprint paddler and coach from setting out on her journey to coaching European and World Junior Champions. Kristina shares how her coaching approach has changed and evolved over the years and offers some great advice for aspiring coaches and in particular, believing in yourself.