Why Not Me, Coach? | The Coach’s Process of Selecting a Race Boat
Posted by Kristin Stickels onAs a coach, hands down one of the most difficult things is selecting the race boat. On competitive teams, coaches spend countless hours reviewing data from fitness tests and time trials, as well as video,...
The Importance of Reserve Paddlers | Why Your Team Needs Subs
Posted by Kristin Stickels onNo one likes to sit on the bench while the rest of the team competes. Everyone wants to be in the race. So, should a racing team only consist of 20 paddlers in order to...
Every Seat Counts | The Importance of Your Position in a Dragon Boat
Posted by Kristin Stickels onAdmit it, at times you have wondered how in the heck your coach created the latest boat layout. You wonder what put you in that particular seat. Good question! A good coach takes many things into...
The Difference Between Success and Failure | How to Ensure Your Success in Dragon Boat Racing
Posted by Kristin Stickels onAs competitive adults in a competitive sport, we see paddlers of varying talents either develop into top-notch athletes or hamper their own progress. How is that an athlete with mediocre ability can develop into an excellent paddler, yet...