AP Race Coaches Community

Our community has been created by coaches, for coaches. We are a free to access network that brings coaches together across all tiers of the sport, from around the world. We aim to encourage an open collaboration and the sharing of resources with the belief that we never stop learning. We believe coaches are the cornerstone of our sport and are committed to supporting the coaching community as best we can.

What Do We Do?

We have a range of CPDs available that are open to all coaches in our community. In 2025 we will have more than 20 CPDs available, all of which will be supported by an experienced coaching lead on the day. This will include chances to network with other coaches, share ideas, ask questions, and see world-leading practitioners face to face. You can find our currently available CPDs here.

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    Our CPDs are approved and accredited by the CPD Group, and as such have had the content moderated to ensure it aligns global professional development frameworks. All attendees will receive an attendance certificate and a letter evidencing the content completed as part of the CPD that has been attended. 

Upcoming Events

CPDs

We offer a wide range of free CPD's hosted at many of our Competitions and Race Clinics where you will have the chance to learn from some of the best athletes and coaches within our sport. 

Monthly Call

A monthly call will offer ongoing support to AP Coach Community members.

Resources

We offer a wide range of resources shared through our community and host our podcast, The Coaches Lane.

Coaches Wellbeing Check-In

The AP Race Coaches Wellbeing Check-In provides coaches with effective monthly support for their wellbeing and mental health via a simple 3-step process;

  • 1. Check In

    Coaches get a monthly scheduled invite to check in with the GoVox Wellbeing platform on their phone, tablet, or computer. They answer a few simple, friendly questions carefully designed to flag up any concerns and that’s it! The whole process takes less than 60 seconds!

  • 2. Instant Insights

    Our wellbeing lead can instantly access Check In results on your GoVox Wellbeing Dashboard. Because each person’s feedback has their name on it, the team can see immediately who would benefit most from a helping hand.

  • 3. Effective Support

    As soon as a coach completes their Check In, they’ll get their own Personal Wellbeing Report pinged straight to their inbox. It’s based on their own responses and the content will give them a little extra help in the areas they need it most.
Register for a Wellbeing Check

Book Resources

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    Ego is the Enemy

    Understanding ego and how to manage it

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    The Long Win

    Exploring the bigger picture and what we actually mean by ‘winning'

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    High Ten

    An inspiring story of how you can build great team culture

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    The Silent Guides

    Support children’s development of their emotions and behaviours

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    The Norwegian Method

    Alternative views on sports science relating to endurance training

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    Listen

    Exploring the art of having difficult conversations

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    Champion Thinking

    Stories of success from across sport and extracting transferable lessons

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    Autobiography - Leisel Jones

    Exploring the journey of one of the greatest female breaststrokers of all time

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    Eleven Rings - The Soul of Success

    Exploring lessons from the greatest NBA coach of all time

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    The Obstacle is the Way

    Exploring the art of turning adversity into advantage

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    The Future Coach

    9 Key principles for coaches from Sports Psychology

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    Gladiator Mindset - Adam Peaty

    Push your limits, overcome your challenge

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    Sustain your game

    Manage stress, avoid stagnation and beat burnout

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    Eddie Reese

    We are coaching swimming, but teaching life through sport.

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    Leading without Leading

    Exploring different ways to lead a programme in sport

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    Will it make the boat go faster

    Exploration of process focussed thinking

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    The Female Body Bible

    Will help you create healthy habits that consider all aspects of female health at every life stage.

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Podcast Resources

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    High Performance Podcast

    A collection of interviews that explore the underpinning threads of high performance.

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    Life Lessons with Simon Mundie

    A British broadcaster exploring the journeys of some incredible people.

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    Supporting Champions

    In depth conversations with coaches, athletes and scientists about sports performance.

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    The Coaches Lane

    A collection of conversations to give insight into different coaches, their experience, styles, reflections and ideas.

Video Resources

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    Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent

    A conversation between two of the most successful rowers in history.

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    Emotion Fitness - Reflection of an Olympic Swimmer

    Exploring what it means to win, not to win, and the power of experience.

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    Paul Greaves - The Coaching Journey

    The journey from community coach to the Olympic podium.

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    Tom Bates Interview

    The power of sports psychology and how all of us have talent within.