Congratulations to the following Coaches on their successful selection for the 2023 Princess Royal Coach Academy – Coach Programme.
- Charlotte Williams – West Mercia
- Clare Roberts – South Wales
- Jenna Leight – South East
- Joanna Rutherford – Mid West
- Kym McQueenie – Edinburgh & Borders
- Maz Ray – Greater London
- Patricia Steven – North Midlands
- Gillian Riviere – East
- Helene Hewitt – South West
- Olivia Healing – Greater London
- Richard Watson – London
- Shirley Hart – North East & South Yorkshire
The Princess Royal Coach Academy aims to develop coaches with expertise who can support peers and influence coaching programmes that improve participant experiences. Coaches selected for this programme have shown that they are ambitious in improving their own performance and already have success in coaching riders with disabilities; effectively encouraging and challenging participants whilst creating enjoyable, person centred coaching environments.
Additionally, coaches have demonstrated their commitment to the cascading of knowledge and experience to peers across the RDA coaching pathway. Successfully selected coaches are set to benefit from unique learning and development opportunities including established communities of practice which offers exposure to new, innovative and relevant ideas as well as reinforcing successful current practices.
Huge congratulations to all selected!