Performance Coaching
“There have been such a huge number of people that have helped me get to where I am today – This has enabled me to be in a place where I am now able to give something back. Something which is very close to my heart, is being able to provide support to young athletes. Something that I never really had growing up, training, traveling and competing, but support, I know, can make a huge difference in obtaining goals and fulfilling potential” Nick Thorn x9 British National Champ, x3 European Champion, Surf Ironman, Open Ocean Swimmer, Surfer, Athlete.
The Nick Thorn Surf academy is dedicated to helping athletes who are focused, dedicated and hell bent on pushing their boundaries to the max. Nick runs several programs from 1:1 coaching to clinics and training workshops for groups. Performance coaching, including physic and nutritional advice for a range of athletes.
Cold water surf therapy
5 waves to sauna.
The idea is catch 5 waves on a wooden belly board and jump in to the sauna.
8 week course for £120 per person
There is increasing evidence that cold water therapy can have positive effects on mental health, including:
- Improved mood: Cold water immersion can improve mood and reduce negative emotions like anger, depression, and fatigue.
- Reduced depressive symptoms: Regular swimming in cold water can reduce depressive symptoms.
- Increased well-being: Cold water therapy can improve general well-being.
- Increased connectivity in the brain: Cold water immersion can increase connectivity between brain areas that control attention and regulate emotions.
- Activation of the vagus nerve: Cold water exposure activates the vagus nerve, which can slow down breathing and heart rate and switch the body into a “rest-and-digest” state.
Cold water immersion triggers the release of hormones and neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, and β-endorphins, which can help regulate emotions and stress.
Ski Paddling
The Ski is one of the fastest man paddled equipment that is used in surf and on rivers. This piece of equipment is a very specialised form of lifesaving and kayak racing equipment. The use of a double ended kayak paddle is used to move and accelerate your-self through the water.
Develop Skill:
- Equipment
- Entry / Exit of water
- Body positioning / Movement
- Paddling Techniques
The Aims:
Lean slightly forward, the arms should be straight with a flick up through the wrist, as the straightened
arm reaches the waist, knees should be close together (But not touching!) with pushing of the feet
on diagonal strokes.
The movement should be fluent, but adaptable to conditions. Lengthening of stroke helps chasing of
swell and runs, on the return to the beach.
Tip: Wash riding helps on rounding the ski cans.
This piece of equipment is used as part of Lifeguard training and Iron Man Triathlon.
The Ski is used by all ages, as they are made to measure for the individual.
As a level three Surf Life Saving instructor, board and ski competence courses can be provided for competing, developing and improving skills.
Advanced Surfing with Nick Thorn
