The PaddlerUK magazine May 2015 issue 2 | Page 23

Mentoring Recently I have been looking into coaching and how best to get coaches to improve. One thing that keeps coming up is that of mentoring. Having that person that you can share your thoughts with that group of friends where the question of how do you do something is raised is essential if we are to improve. Having a community where you can call upon to aid you in solving issues will stand you in good stead.These communities are more accessible now than they have ever been. With internet forums and the use of social networks and media it is now possible to have thoughts from all parts of the world.These can be a great way to share the knowledge and go to for different ways / opinions on how to do different skills. This mentoring will be invaluable to new coaches coming through the system. It is part of the BC Level 5 programme but the introduction of the UKCC awards mentoring is now part of all the awards.This sharing knowledge and having that trusted mentor to aid in o