Kayak NZ Performance Coaching

 

“We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.”

― Archilochus   apparently 

Why have a coach?

Fundamental to accomplishing a worthwhile goal is a plan built on well defined meaningful steps.  

Objectivity is key, something even harder to achieve when the going gets tough.  As a coach I can provide this and tell you what you need to hear.

Are we suited?

Athletes we have had the most success with are disciplined, data driven, and communicative.  Our coaching is delivered via TrainingPeaks and requires logging all sessions with a GPS watch and the wearing of a heart rate sensor strap.  Not for everyone. 

Whether you are training for triathlon, multi-sport, endurance running or kayaking, we can make sure that your effort and time is productive. 

Athletes we work with range from beginner to elite. 

 

 

Ben’s coaching very quickly transformed my paddling

Ben’s coaching very quickly transformed my paddling and allowed me to make the jump from a B-final paddler to challenging for national titles. The training programme itself was excellent, but even more importantly Ben was brilliant at helping me navigate the inevitable ups and downs of training and adapting as necessary. Without doubt the foundation of my recent success was laid during my time with Ben and he made sure I was prepared to cope with the step up to the high performance programme. I could not recommend him as a coach highly enough.

James Munro, 2022 Rasdex Classic Winner and New Zealand K1 500m Champion and National Team Member

 

 

Ben was transformational for meBen was transformational for me, guiding me through his deep knowledge of training physiology, technique, equipment and when to ‘keep my powder dry’. We designed a training program that fitted my lifestyle and sporting ambitions, in my view coaching from Ben was hugely successful and I thoroughly enjoyed every part of the process seeing real results that I only would have dreamt of a year earlier. I found Ben to be very responsive, communicative and also had a great sense of humour and perspective when things got tough. David 
 

 

Ben has the knowledgeBen coached me for my build up to the 2024 Coast to Coast (longest day). As a newbie to multi sport events it was important for me to have a coach to get me to the finish line. Ben has the knowledge and personal sporting achievements to back him up, he knows exactly what is needed to develop an effective training programme that suits around any schedule. Ben has a wealth of knowledge to impart on his athletes and gives great advice throughout the coaching period, he knows what needs to be said in different situations, from low periods to a great training session Ben knows how to capitalise on these situations and direct his athletes in the right direction. There is no better choice for coaching and at great value, I found Ben easy to work with and it was great to have someone keeping me accountable throughout, I highly recommend Ben Fouhy. Shane 

 

Amazing attention to detail

Ben was my paddle coach for the C2C longest day. Ben’s 3 times Olympian K1 exploits speak for themselves, but prior to that he was a white water paddler, multi-sporter, and ironman athlete. This makes him an ideal coach for the C2C. About 95% of the river section is essentially flat water paddling requiring an efficient paddling technique. However, the white water sections, although technically only grade 2, are not to be taken lightly. I learnt so much paddling on the Mohaka with Ben. Drawing from his high performance sport background and psychology qualifications, he presented a holistic approach to the process of training that greatly informed how I prepared for the C2C. As well as an overall coaching framework, Ben also has an amazing attention to detail and really helps you along the journey. Rob 

 

 

I had well exceeded my own expectations

I trained on my own for 6 months before making the decision that if I was going to do the Coast I wanted to give it a good crack and that in reality I knew very little and needed assistance. I engaged Ben to provided coaching for the 6 months leading into the 2024 race.

From the get-go, we were both very clear on what I wanted to get out of it personally and the expectations from Ben for me to best achieve this. Having been at the Olympic level, and completed the Coast to Coast, Ben’s wealth of knowledge and experience in my opinion puts his coaching second to none in NZ.Throughout the coaching, I had complete trust in Ben that he saw my end goal and would put me in the best position to achieve this.

Come 6 months later and standing on the Brighton Pier having completed the gruelling 240km race, I had well exceeded my own expectations and know 100% that without being coached by Ben through the whole process it would have been a different story. Thanks heaps mate. Sam