Since first getting into whitewater kayaking over 19 years ago, paddling has been more than just a career or a hobby for Ollie—it’s shaped his life. Though his roots are in whitewater, he loves playing in all environments and with all craft—rivers, sea, surf, SUP, open boats, sea kayaks, half-slices, or creek boats—he’s always having a good time.

As a professional coach, Ollie delivers everything from bespoke 1:1 coaching sessions to official Paddle UK courses as a trainer/assessor, helping paddlers progress and reach their ambitions wherever they lie. His career has taken him around the world to work and paddle in incredible places, but his passion remains the same: helping others achieve their goals, unlock their potential, and enjoy paddlesports to the fullest.

When he’s not coaching or pushing his own limits with friends, Ollie enjoys taking his wife and two kids out on the water, exploring new places and sharing the joy of the outdoors together.