“Tek Li’s clinic is the star of our dragon boat season.“
“Tek Li’s clinic is the star of our dragon boat season.
This is the third year that he has come to coach us at ASU, and every year it gets better and better. Tek always brings in more knowledge, new drills, and it is clear that he puts a tremendous amount of work and care into these clinics. His clinic has been invaluable.”
Ivy, 24U
What paddlers are saying
From someone paddling less than a month, I learned so much! I never felt overwhelmed or less than. If anything I felt empowered to do more and try harder. So grateful to learn from Tek!
Zoey, Premier
The training today was awesome! I really learned a lot and how to apply it to my daily paddling. I am going to continue to practice everything I learned from this clinic. So awesome and fun!
Allison, Senior A
The clinic was great. I feel like it really helped me to isolate areas to improve on individually and will help our team as a whole.
Warren, Premier
Tek’s clinic helped me a lot with my technique. He not only taught us the right technique, but he also taught us the right mindset to have when paddling, such as how one can transfer 100 percent of the power one can generate to the water and what the right concepts are to maintain proper form.
Brent, Premier
Tek is such a knowledgeable coach and puts so much effort into making his clinics beneficial for both new and experienced members. His analogies made the information digestible and easy to implement. It was such a pleasure to be coached by Tek!
Micayla, Premier
Tek is an amazing coach who is always friendly, kind and inspiring. He teaches you so many things and regardless of how you are paddling, he has amazing metaphors or instructions on how to get even better. Definitely recommend Tek Camp!
Ean, 24U
The TLC Clinic held for the ASU team was absolutely a great time, our paddlers got to learn a lot of foundation knowledge on the stroke alongside understanding where they can improve themselves on, be it physically or mentally.
Francisco, 24U
As a brand new paddler, I’m so glad that I got Tek’s input on creating a solid foundation to build off of. I enjoyed the one by one video review, that gave the opportunity for the entire team to learn from each other and see what we need to work on individually and as a team. Thank you!!!
Laura, Premier
Amazing clinic with coach Tek! He really put in a lot of time and effort trying to understand the team strengths and weaknesses. Then utilize that information and create a plan that cater specifically based on the team needs to be at the next level. Thanks coach!
Andy, Premier
Tek’s coaching skills are on point. However his ability to bring a boat together and pin point what’s needed individually but and boat as well is incredible. He will push you individually and push the boat – even with shitty conditions!! I’m a better paddler because of you Coach Tek, thank you!
Lisa, Senior B
Tek provided us a lot of information on technique and gave constructive criticism to each and every one of us on our team. I really enjoyed learning from a fellow paddler who loves this sport as much as we do. Taking this clinic has helped me grow better as a paddler individually and also together as a team.
Anna, Premier
This clinic was so inspirational! It helped me to push myself physically as well as mentally. The knowledge that was shared at this clinic was so impactful and Tek’s positivity is encouraging and motivating!!
Ann, Senior B
Tek made the hard work fun! I learned so much as a beginning paddler and know it is exactly what I needed to get my dragon boat paddling started strong! The was he put the skills together made things click in my mind and immediately improved my technique!
Kimmy, Senior B
Tek was fantastic. His clinic and expertise was helpful for new and seasoned paddlers. Valuable feedback, instruction, and individual video review was appreciated. I loved the enthusiasm!
Bobby, Senior B
This clinic was so inspirational! It helped me to push myself physically as well as mentally. The knowledge that was shared at this clinic was so impactful and Tek’s positivity is encouraging and motivating!!
Ann, Senior B
I hope everybody gets a chance to do a clinic with Tek, especially if you need someone to help guide you and create a visual for how your body should be positioned and moving on the boat as well as how the boat should be moving in the water. Tek is kind, passionate, and community oriented. It was enticing and genuine to see how his passion to grow dragon boat, not just as a community, but as a sport, comes up frequently not just in his speeches but also in his coaching as he is paddling next to you, encouraging you to grow the sport!
Luna, Premier
The finesse in which Coach Tek was able to scale his drills and communication to accommodate the diverse skill set within our team was most impressive. He took brand new paddlers and gave them the confidence and strength they needed to get a little uncomfortable and dig deeper then they knew was possible, while at the same time connecting with our more experienced paddlers to push their limits to elevate them further. Thank you, Coach, for your time, your spirit, and your guidance. See you on the water!
Nicole, Senior A
Tek Li is an amazing and incredibly professional Dragonboat Coach. He has a way of describing and demonstrating the proper technique in a way that truly helps a paddler understand The thing that I thought was most exceptional about the way Tek Li runs his Dragon Boat clinic is the individual attention and time he pays to each and every paddler on the boat. His energy is unmatched, and he helped every paddler feel valued, and capable of improving. As a coach, I feel that having Tek Li come do our clinic was the best decision and investment in our paddlers we could have made.
Kari, Senior B
Thank you for dedicating your time this weekend to teach, encourage, and motivate us. Your expertise and enthusiastic coaching have greatly enhanced our skills and understanding of dragon boat paddling. Each of us left camp not only as better paddlers but also more inspired to continue our development. The knowledge and training you provided are invaluable, and I am confident it will propel us toward greater achievements in the future.
Kyle, Premier
Whether you’re trying to qualify for a Team USA DB seat or are you are brand new paddler, Tek is your coach. He sees the entire boat as well as the individual in the seat. He provides immediate coaching feedback both to everyone on and off the water. I can’t give enough credit to this coach. Any team would benefit from Tek’s coaching!!
Lisa, Senior B
Tek Li is one of the nicest, most encouraging, dragon boat coaches I’ve encountered. He ensures all attendees are not only learning correct technique, but also developing a passion for the sport.
Rachel, Senior A
Dramatic improvement personally and across the team over the course of 4 days.
Greg, Premier
Tek Li helped bring our team together to paddle as one physically and psychologically. After spending this time with him and each other, we are more connected on and off the water. Thank you!!
Jessica, Senior A
Tek engaged the entire team with positive inspiration, energy, and encouragement. He kept their interest and gave excellent visuals to target areas of improvement. His ‘Teknique first’ motivation also inspiring and evident of his passion for the sport. Highly recommend! I learned new things to help me focus on my stroke, stay engaged and continue improving. He makes me want to keep getting better.
Denett, Senior C
The four-day camp that Tek headed was extremely valuable and worthwhile. Tek’s feedback was personally tailored and there was a huge sense of improvement and accomplishment over the four days. It was also done in a trusting environment with trusted people, which allowed our teams to level up and have greater connection with ourselves and out local db community.
Yuta, Premier
Wow. Wow. Wow. I felt physically prepared, but the mental and emotional preparation didn’t come until half way through the camp for me. It as hard and I had moments where I wanted to quit. I was so proud of myself by day 4 and I’m glad I stuck with it.
Savannah, Premier
Tek is a phenomenal coach. His detailed approach made each team member feel like they were getting a private lesson, and his encouragement and enthusiasm is infectious. I am so thankful to have had this opportunity!
Lisa, Senior B
As a paddler with 5 years experience, Tek showed me a deeper understanding of the what is required to improve in form and power for both Dragon Boat and OC paddling. I definitely feel more confident in the boat and know that I am contributing my best to the team.
Carin, Senior B
Tek was able to teach paddling in a way that none of my previous coaches were able to. I loved the way he explained things and the instant video feedback. Between the two, I was able to finally fully understand what I need to work on, both from a technique and an endurance perspective. Thank you for an amazing weekend!!
Jessica, Senior A
“Coach Tek led an exceptional Dragon Boat camp over the course of four days.”
“Coach Tek led an exceptional Dragon Boat camp over the course of four days,
I couldn’t be more impressed with the experience. From start to finish, everything was meticulously planned and executed, ensuring a well-balanced program that catered to both beginners and seasoned paddlers alike. Under Coach Tek’s guidance, everyone in our group not only learned new techniques but also experienced significant growth as paddlers. Coach Tek’s expertise was evident in the way they tailored their instructions to our individual skill levels, providing insightful feedback that helped each of us improve throughout the weekend. What stood out the most was Coach Tek’s ability to create a positive and supportive environment. Despite the challenges of mastering new techniques, the atmosphere remained encouraging and enthusiastic, fostering a real sense of camaraderie among the team. This made the learning process not only effective but also incredibly enjoyable. Overall, I would highly recommend Coach Tek to anyone looking to enhance their Dragon Boat skills. Their dedication, knowledge, and passion for the sport are truly commendable, and I look forward to the opportunity to train under their guidance again in the future.
Jeffrey, Premier
