Lecturer and Course Manager in Adventure Sports

Tom finished his BSc (Hons) Outdoor Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University, with First Class Honours. Tom is an Accredited Practitioner of the Institute of Outdoor Learning, and has the following outdoor/adventure coaching and training qualifications:  BCU Inland Kayak Coach Level 5, Single Pitch Award, MLTB Summer Mountain Leader, MLTB Winter Mountain Leader, BCU WWSR Provider, BCU FSRT Provider, BCU UKCCL1 Coach Educator, BCU 5 Star Surf, BCU L3 Coach Surf, BCU 4 star Sea Leader, BCU 4 Star Leader, IRF Raft Guide Level 3, Rescue 3 White Water Rescue Technician – Professional.

Tom has worked in a variety of roles throughout the outdoor industry over the past 20 years.  He has developed a range of programmes for clubs, business and charitable organisations. Tom is a coach development tutor for British Canoeing and works as a freelance instructor within the outdoor industry. Tom enjoys developing and challenging his coaching and teaching skills through courses and CPD.