RIVERSPORT Welcomes Slovenian Coach Andrej Crepinsek to Boost Local Canoe/Kayak Slalom Paddling Program

RIVERSPORT, a competitive paddle sports destination, has appointed Slovenian coach Andrej Crepinsek to its coaching team. Crepinsek has a background in canoe slalom and is committed to developing young talent. His coaching approach, which combines enthusiasm, sport knowledge, and a focus on building confidence in young athletes, is expected to benefit the team.

Crepinsek has a strong track record, having competed in the 2011 Jr. European and World Championships and worked as a training partner to Olympic Champion Benjamin Savsek. He also served as Development Coach at Kayak Canoe Club Tacen in Slovenia, where he coached two athletes who succeeded at the 2021 ICF Jr. and U23 European and World Championships.

Crepinsek has also shown leadership by managing course construction and water levels at international competitions. He is looking forward to joining RIVERSPORT and helping to expand paddling sports in Oklahoma City. His goal is to provide a supportive environment for young athletes to excel in canoe/kayak slalom.

Crepinsek will lead initiatives to introduce young athletes to the sport safely and engagingly as part of RIVERSPORT's focus on youth development. Through summer camps and training programs, young paddlers will be able to try different disciplines, including flatwater sprint and whitewater slalom, under Crepinsek's guidance.

Mike Knopp, Executive Director of RIVERSPORT, welcomed Crepinsek's appointment, stating that it reinforces RIVERSPORT's position as a destination for competitive sports. For more details on RIVERSPORT's canoe/kayak programs and Coach Andrej Crepinsek, visit the RIVERSPORT website.

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