Gareth Wilson is the guest for this episode of the coaching podcast, talking to Chris Brain about coaching slalom. Gareth holds a Level 4 Coach Award and works full time at Lee Valley in his role as Podium Technical Coach. He has a broad experience of paddlesport, from running rivers in the South Alps, jumping in C2s at National Sprint Regattas to raft racing in Costa Rica and canoe touring the Dordogne. However, he has spent the last 28 years learning, competing and coaching canoe slalom in the UK and across the world.  The topics discussed by Chris and Gareth include: Coaching slalom using creative challenges Developing adaptability in a paddler’s technique How to encourage longevity in the sport by developing the whole paddler Developing novice and elite level paddlers Using flat water as a training tool If you have any questions for Gareth, please message: gareth.wilson@paddleuk.org.uk. To download the transcript for this episode click here.