Pathway talks

Tuesday 10 November 19.00

Building confidence

OLIVER SPENCER-CORFIELD - SPORT & PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGIST

Aimed at - Sailors, Parents, Carers, Instructors

The aim of the workshop is to show sailors where confidence actually comes from, so they can build it through preparation and evidence rather than waiting to feel it on the day. This will help them hold their confidence when results go up and down, and when they know they are being watched.

Wednesday 18 November 19.00

Fuelling for junior sailors part 1

DR DEBBIE COUGHLIN - SPORTS NUTRITIONIST

Aimed at - Sailors, Parents, Carers, Instructors

In this first presentation, Debbie will explain to both sailors and their families the importance of eating enough each day to support health, growth and exercise. It covers why fuelling matters, the main food groups, and hydration. It also provides practical meal and snack ideas. There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end.

Thursday 19 November 19.00

Beyond the boat; female health wellbeing and performance (15 and under)

OLIVER SPENCER-CORFIELD - SPORT & PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGIST

Aimed at - Female sailors and female parents / carers

A welcoming space for sailors to have open conversations, share experiences and learn practical tips and knowledge to support their health, wellbeing and performance in sailing. Helping every sailor feel more confident, informed and empowered on and off the water.

Tuesday 24 November 19.00

Fuelling for junior sailors part 2

DR DEBBIE COUGHLIN - SPORTS NUTRITIONIST

Aimed at - Sailors, Parents, Carers, Instructors

This second presentation builds on the Fuel and Hydration session for junior sailors. Debbie will give a summary of everyday fuelling, then go on to introduce the concept of Clean Sport and the risks of supplements. The session will also include practical guidance on fuelling and hydrating around training and competition. There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end.

Thursday 3 December 19.00

Preparing for transition from junior to youth classes

HUW GRIFFITHS - RYA TALENT ACADEMY MANAGER

Aimed at - Sailors and parents/ carers who are thinking about the next class

Its important to consider what your junior sailors may move into after junior sailing. In this workshop we offer guidance and help to junior sailors who are moving on from their existing classes. This may be into RYA Youth Classes or other areas of the sport. We will talk about what may be appropriate, how to form successful partnerships and how to support the sailors when transitioning from junior classes.

Tuesday 8 December 19.00

Fitness for sailing

MATT SMITH - BRITISH SAILING TEAM PHYSIOLOGIST

Aimed at - Sailors, Parents, Carers, Instructors, Coaches

Within this talk we will be exploring the topic of Long Term Athletic Development including the importance of taking a multisport approach, managing training workload and injuries during growth & maturation, and how to maximise your physiological potential.

Wednesday 9 December 19.00

Beyond the boat; female health, wellbeing and performance (over 15)

NIKKI BONIFACE - EX BRITISH SAILING TEAM SAILOR AND PERFORMANCE COACH

Aimed at - Female sailors and female parents / carers

A welcoming space for sailors to have open conversations, share experiences and learn practical tips and knowledge to support their health, wellbeing and performance in sailing. Helping every sailor feel more confident, informed and empowered on and off the water.

Tuesday 15 December 19.00

Resetting

OLIVER SPENCER-CORFIELD - SPORT & PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGIST

Aimed at - Sailors, Parents, Carers, Instructors, Coaches

The aim of the workshop is to give sailors a simple reset they can run in the moment, after a bad start, a capsize, a mistake or a protest. This will help them let go of what has just happened and get back to racing the next leg rather than the last one.

Tuesday 17 November 19.30

Great sports parenting (ages 5-12)

SARAH MURRAY - WORKING WITH PARENTS IN SPORT

Aimed at - Junior Sailor Parents and Carers

1 - The importance of positive role modelling
2 - The positives and challenges of sports parenting
3 - Parenting through a lens of character development
4 - Normalising the ups and downs of the journey
5 - Understanding potential and supporting the healthy use of comparisons
6 - Managing the car journey to and from matches and training

Monday 23 November 18.10

Building a positive parent culture

GORDON MACLELLAND - WORKING WITH PARENTS IN SPORT

Aimed at - Junior Sailor Parents and Carers

1 - What is 'Parental Engagement?'
2 - Bringing to life character development
3 - The positives and challenges of sports parents
4 - Managing dreams and expectations
5 - Support, consistency and alignment
6 - Supporting the coaching workforce in their role
7 - Building a Positive Parent Culture – Top Tips

Tuesday 1 December 19.30

Great sports parenting (ages 13-18)

SARAH MURRAY - WORKING WITH PARENTS IN SPORT

Aimed at - Junior/Youth Sailor Parents and Carers

1 - The importance of positive role modelling
2 - The positives and challenges of sports parenting
3 - Parenting through a lens of character development
4 - Normalising the ups and downs of the journey
5 - Understanding potential and supporting the healthy use of comparisons
6 - Managing the car journey to and from matches and training

Thursday 3 December 19.30

Preparing for transition from junior to youth classes

HUW GRIFFITHS - RYA TALENT ACADEMY MANAGER

Aimed at - Junior Sailor Parents and Carers

Its important to consider what your junior sailors may move into after junior sailing. In this workshop we offer guidance and help to junior sailors who are moving on from their existing classes. This may be into RYA Youth Classes or other areas of the sport. We will talk about what may be appropriate, how to form successful partnerships and how to support the sailors when transitioning from junior classes

Thursday 10 December 19.30

Sport parenting, the teeange brain

SARAH MURRAY - WORKING WITH PARENTS IN SPORT

Aimed at - Junior Sailor Parents and Carers

Fast Cars; Poor Brakes !!
1 - The Adolescent Brain – we have all been there
2 - Understanding the power of the group
3 - Brain development in young people
4 - What behaviours do you find challenging with your child?
5 - Remodelling the brain
6 - Red Brain / Blue Brain
7 - Fast Cars, Poor Brakes

Tuesday 12 January 19.30

Managing dissapointment

GORDON MACLELLAND - WORKING WITH PARENTS IN SPORT

Aimed at - Junior Sailor Parents and Carers

1 - Managing Disappointment
2 - Normalising the realities of the sporting journey
3 - Resisting the urge to blame and make excuses
4 - Using role models and stories to help shape difficult conversations
5 - Bouncing back together
6 - Avoiding Devastation
7 - Home Sweet Home

Thursday 21 January 19.00

Beyond the boat, supporting female sailors with health, wellbeing and performance

NIKKI BONIFACE, EX BRITISH SAILING TEAM SAILOR AND PERFORMANCE COACH

Aimed at - Coaches, Instructors and Parents working with female sailor

Enhancing the Competition & Racing Experience

A welcoming space for parents and support networks to have open conversations, share experiences and learn practical tips and knowledge to support female sailors health, wellbeing and performance in sailing. Helping everyone feel more confident, informed and empowered on and off the water.

Thursday 18 February 19.30

Competition and game day

GORDON MACLELLAND - WORKING WITH PARENTS IN SPORT

Aimed at - Junior Sailor Parents and Carers

Enhancing the Competition & Racing Experience

1 - The importance of positive role modelling
2 - The best and worst of the competition experience
3 - Pre competition routines
4 - Parent Face and Game Scripts
5 - Competition day body language and expectations
6 - Watching the event
7 - Positively navigating the aftermath