Learn From the Best: World Champion Coaching Videos
We’re excited to share a collection of training videos from world champion coach Pat Bradley. Coach Bradley has led Team USA and Team Canada to multiple gold medals, and now his expertise is available to help strengthen our paddling community.
Our thanks to Coach Bradley for supplying the video content.
Coach Pat Bradley with PDL Coach Tessie Young at the 2019 World Dragon Boat Championship in Thailand. Their USA Senior C team earned 3 Gold medals and 1 Bronze.
📄 Full Transcripts with Video Links
THE CATCH
LEG DRIVE
THE EXIT
THE 3 POSITIONS OF THE DRAGON BOAT STROKE
🏕️ Mini Camp 2024 – Coach Bradley Specials
Introduced at our April 2024 Mini Camp, these drills build strength and reinforce stroke mechanics.
Wall Drill
Locked Shoulder Drill (limit this drill)
Tug of War Drill
Lat Drill
🎯 Technique Isolation Drills
Designed to help paddlers feel and improve specific parts of the stroke.