Coaching Programmes

 

Mark Laker specialises in coaching in sports and business. With over 20 years experience in competitive agility and a Senior Project Manager in a FTSE 100 Company, Mark brings a unique mix of business knowledge, expertise and people skills together in these bespoke coaching programmes.

As sport and business become increasingly more results driven, having a clear strategy and focus is the way forward to improving performance.

Sports Coaching

Mark specialises in using Sports Psychology skills to coach dog agility handlers, instructors, and clubs. There are various coaching options available each designed specifically to the customers requirements. Programmes include:

Pre-competition Preparation - A short programme designed to prepare handlers for important events so they are ready to stand on the start line focused on giving their best shot.

1-2-1 Coaching - Using Sports Psychology principles this progamme uses 1-2-1 coaching techniques to help handlers overcome anxiety, nerves, lack of confidence and set achievable goals for the season ahead. Designed for each individual this programme is aimed at competitors of all levels.

Club Instructor Training - Programmes designed to develop agility club instructors using tried and tested coaching techniques from the sporting world to help them deliver exciting agility training sessions

Handler Mentoring - This programme is for the serious competitor looking for longer term support, coaching, feedback and to reach their full potential in dog agility.

Sports Psychology Seminars - 1 or 2 day seminars designed for groups of up to 12 people. These seminars introduce handlers to Sports Psychology foundation skills, how to produce targeted goals and develop effective training plans. The seminar also introduces techniques designed to help reduce anxiety levels, improve confidence and cope with nerves.

To find out more about any of the above programmes contact Mark at mark.thelakers@gmail.com