Booth Training
Paddle coaching built around the athlete.
Structured online coaching, personal support and practical technique feedback for SUP, surf ski and ocean paddlers who want to train with greater clarity and purpose.
Clear training.
Practical Feedback.
Better Performance.
Good coaching should make it easier to understand what you are doing, why you are doing it and how it connects to your goals.
BOOTH Training combines Michael Booth’s international racing experience with years of coaching athletes across SUP, surf ski, kayaking and ocean paddling. The focus is on providing the right structure, feedback and progression for the athlete in front of me.
What the Coaching is built around
Coaching that connects training to performance.
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Structured Programming
Training built around your goals, available time, current level and target events.
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Technique
Practical feedback, clear priorities and technical changes that can be applied in training.
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Race Preparation
Pacing, starts, race craft, changes of speed, equipment and preparation for the demands of your event.
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Accountability
Consistent direction and support to help you complete the right work and maintain progress.
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Adjustment
Training that can respond to fatigue, illness, work, family commitments and changes to your race schedule.
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Experience
Coaching shaped by decades of competing, testing and learning across multiple paddle sports.
Coaching Options
Choose the level of support that suits you.
Paddle Club
Structured online training for paddlers who want a clear weekly programme, ongoing guidance and access to the BOOTH coaching community.
Suggested inclusions:
- Structured weekly training
- Session instructions and effort levels
- Progressive training blocks
- Race preparation guidance
- Coaching education and resources
- Community support
Personal Coaching
Individual coaching for athletes who want programming, feedback and adjustments built around their goals, training history and available time.
Suggested inclusions:
- Individual training programme
- Regular communication and feedback
- Training adjustments
- Race planning and preparation
- Technique and performance guidance
- Support around training load and recovery
Technique Analysis
A focused review for paddlers who want to identify the technical changes that will make the greatest difference.
Suggested inclusions:
- Video or in-person technique review
- Clear technical priorities
- Individual drills and coaching cues
- Equipment and setup observations where relevant
- A practical action plan
How it works
A Clear Process from the start
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Choose Your Support
Select Paddle Club, Personal Coaching or Technique Analysis. If you are unsure, complete a short enquiry and I will help you choose.
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Complete Your Information
Tell me about your experience, current training, goals, availability and upcoming events.
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Start with a clear plan
Receive the structure, priorities and guidance needed to begin moving forward.
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Review and Progress
Training and feedback develop as your fitness, technique and goals change.
Who it is for
Built for paddlers at different levels
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Developing Paddlers
Build technique, confidence and consistency with a clearer training structure.
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Competitive Paddlers
Prepare for specific races with event-focused training, pacing and accountability.
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High-Performance Athletes
Refine the details, manage training load and improve race execution around serious performance goals.
BOOTH Training can support athletes across SUP, surf ski, ocean ski, kayaking and other paddle sports.
The Booth Method
SIX PARTS. ONE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM.
The coaching philosophy can be presented as a simple performance framework that connects physical preparation, technical quality and race execution.
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ENGINE
Aerobic capacity, threshold, speed and the conditioning required for your events.
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STRENGTH
Build useful force, resilience and durability that transfers to paddling.
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TECHNIQUE
Improve efficiency, control and the quality of movement under fatigue.
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RACE CRAFT
Starts, positioning, drafting, changes of pace and decision-making.
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PREPARATION
Training blocks, tapering, recovery, equipment and race-day readiness.
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EXECUTION
Turn preparation into performance when it matters.
Athlete Results
The Training needs to work when it matters
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which option is right for me?
Paddle Club suits athletes who want structured training and guidance within a coaching community. Personal Coaching provides more individual programming, communication and adjustment. Technique Analysis is best for paddlers wanting focused technical feedback without ongoing coaching.
Do you coach beginners?
Yes. The correct option depends on your experience, goals and the amount of support you need.
Do you only coach SUP Paddlers?
No. Coaching is available across SUP, surf ski, ocean ski, kayaking and related paddle sports.
Can you prepare me for a specific event?
Yes. Race preparation can include event-specific training, pacing, starts, race craft, equipment and tapering.
What platform is the training delivered through?
Final platform and access details to be confirmed based on the coaching option.
What if I am not sure where to start?
Send through an enquiry with your background and goals, and I will recommend the most suitable option.
Find the right coaching option.
Whether you need a clear weekly programme, individual coaching or focused technique feedback, the first step is choosing the level of support that fits your goals.
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