Collage6 offers dragon boat coaching and steering services for beginner and community level teams around the Toronto, Ontario, Canada region.

About the Coach

Justin Tung has been involved in the sport of dragon boating since 2004 in both racing and management roles. He has aided captains/coaches on his teams with steering, practices, and paddler organization and has had a variety of experiences on dragon boat teams and regattas allowing him to connect with both new and experienced paddlers.

Justin is passionate about the success of teams both on and off the water. He has been on the executive of the OPS Dragon Boat Club and aided in the success of the club’s dragon boat programs/regattas, promotions, and team management for 4 teams per year and upwards of 80 members in the club including being accountable for the club’s finances.

Teams being coached will received the following at practices and regattas:

• Dragon boating basics including commands and tecnique.
• Race day preparation activities and strategies.
• Individual feedback for paddlers.
• Practice planning.
• Fitness and nutritional tips.
• Safety is always important in any sport and teams will receive information on common safety practices and Dragon Boat Canada safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Justin’s qualifications listed below will provide a safe, fun, and fulfilling dragon boating experience by ensuring coaching aligns with Canadian sports and coaching organizations and knowledge of marine navigation, safety, and communications is applied.

Certifications

• Certified Community Dragon Boat Coach from Dragon Boat Canada
• National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Multi-Sport Competition Part A from Coaches Association of Ontario
• Pleasure Craft Operator Competency (Transport Canada) from Boater Exam
• Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) (Industry Canada) from Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons – Allows use of marine radios (e.g. VHF) for distress, urgency, safety, and general communications.
• Standard First Aid and CPR with AED Level HCP (Health Care Provider) from Canadian Red Cross

Experience

Coaching, race competition, and steering experiences on the following teams:

• OPS Civil Dragons Paddler: 2004-2007
• OPS Dragonflies Steer: 2005, Paddler: 2008-Present
• Rusty Dragons various teams Steer: 2011-2012
• OPS Flying Dutchman Coach: 2011-Present

Prices

Prices may vary depending on site of practices/regattas.

• $59.97 per 1 hour practice
• $99.97 per 1 day regatta