05.02.25 – 05.04.25
Multi-Discipline Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW)
Bryson City, NC, USA
Elevate Your Paddlesports Leadership: Join an ACA Instructor Trainer Development Workshop (ITDW)
Are you ready to shape the future of paddlesports instruction? This transformative 3-day workshop is your opportunity to train the next generation of ACA instructors, guided by three of the most passionate leaders in the industry: Anna Levesque, Anne Sontheimer, and Jordan Taylor.
Why Attend? This is more than just a workshop; it’s a chance to expand your teaching toolkit, refine your leadership, and grow alongside a community of like-minded professionals. Over three intensive days, you’ll collaborate with Instructor Trainers and Trainer Candidates across Kayak, Canoe, and SUP, while gaining insights from leaders who are redefining excellence in paddlesports education.
What You’ll Experience:
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- Learn from the Best: Anna, Anne, and Jordan will share their expert knowledge, drawing from years of training and mentoring instructors.
- Interactive Collaboration: Engage with peers and workshop leaders in discussion, experiential sessions, and receiving real time feedback from other seasoned educators to sharpen your skills.
- Innovative Teaching Techniques: Explore cutting-edge approaches for guiding and assessing other educators, from managing group dynamics to fostering creativity and fun in the classroom.
- Practical Tools for Success: Get access to templates, resources, and ongoing peer to peer discussion threads, and strategies to elevate your coaching and teaching.
- Video Review: We will video your boating to offer performance analysis, and to help you cultivate your own video based instruction.
- Google Classroom: This course will use a Google Classroom available to you well before the start date that will include video playlists, required and suggested readings, online learning modules and forum for discussion, questions and interactions with your peer group. This easy to use platform can also enhance the courses you offer in the future. The Google Classroom for this course will remain available to you in perpetuity.
Key Workshop Topics:
- Next-level Communication: Navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.
- Building an inclusive, supportive culture: Create an environment where everyone can thrive.
- Empowering others: Guide your instructor candidates to design engaging, student-driven lessons.
- Setting boundaries: Learn to balance leadership with personal well-being, while empowering those you train.
Who Should Attend? Whether you’re looking to update your ACA Instructor Trainer certification or want to step into a leadership role as an ACA Instructor Trainer Candidate, this workshop is designed for paddlesports educators committed to excellence. You’ll also have the chance to diversify your skills by exploring different crafts, including whitewater kayak, canoe, and SUP.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
- Enhanced teaching and coaching methods to effectively train other instructors.
- Valuable connections with a network of peers and industry leaders.
- Confidence in handling real-world challenges, from risk management to social dynamics, to performance analysis
- A renewed sense of purpose and direction in your career as an Instructor Trainer.
Secure Your Spot!
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to take your teaching to the next level. Whether you’re refining your skills or stepping into a new role, this workshop will provide the support and inspiration you need to lead with confidence.
Dates: May 2-4, 2025
Apply now to register: Take the next step in your professional journey and shape the future of paddlesports.
Investment: $750
Register HereContact Information Anna Levesque, Anne Sontheimer, and Jordan Taylor
anna@mindbodypaddle.com, anne.sontheimer@noc.com, jordantaylorriver@gmail.com