Coaching adventure sports is part of the core work of many adventure educators but has been largely neglected in the adventure studies literature. This is the first book to link contemporary sports coaching science with adventure sports practice. It examines the unique set of challenges faced by adventure sports coaches, such as the dynamic natural environment and the requirement to train athletes to levels of high performance outside of traditional structures of competition, and explores both key theory and best practice.


The book covers key topics such as:








Skill acquisition and skill development







Models of learning and teaching







Performance analysis







Tactics and decision-making







Training principles







Mental skills techniques







Goal setting and progression







Risk management