Mana Kayak Club
Racing Team
For those of you who enjoy the competitive aspect of sport we have a programme designed to help you develop and grow as an athlete and person.
The programme exposes athletes to learnings and opportunities
that focus on developing an athlete’s potential into performance. This involves an holistic approach that encompasses health and well-being, strength and conditioning, mental skills, character development focusing on values and beliefs and performance analysis. The programme aims to condition athletes so that they are capable of realising their true potential. It is contextual to match the age and stage of each athlete.
Our focus on the holistic development of the person helps support a person’s sporting endeavors, but also helps them become the person they want to be.
We help people maximise their potential so that they are self empowered to be the best that they can be.
For those that aspire to be High Performance athletes this programme aims to equip you with the skills to successfully transition in to Canoe Racing New Zealand's high performance athlete development pathway.
Key objectives
- To ensure athletes experiences are high quality, stage appropriate and enjoyable
- To develop character strengths that drive behaviours that produce successful results.
- To understand competitiveness and how to develop it
- To ensure athletes have the knowledge and skills to successfully transition and be successful in the High Performance environment.
- To develop a culture of support and connection.