Coaching Philosophy
Movement · Philosophy · Practice
Dan
Edwardes
Movement Pioneer · Educator · Author
Founder of Parkour Generations and ADAPT Qualifications. Writing on human capability, physical literacy, coaching philosophy, and what it means to train for life.
I have spent over 20 years at the intersection of movement, learning, and human capability — as a practitioner, coach, founder, and writer. This site is where I think out loud about parkour, coaching philosophy, physical literacy, and long-term development.
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Physical Literacy
Parkour and the Lost Art of Growing Up Capable
The deficiencies every PE teacher now sees in their young students is not the fault of the children themselves. It is the fault of the adults who took away the environment these children required for healthy development. We have sabotaged the natural childhood of an entire generation.
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Consulting & Mentoring
Strategic support for founders and entrepreneurs building with purpose and integrity. Drawing on 20+ years building a globally recognised movement organisation.
From £250 per session1-to-1 Movement Coaching
Private, bespoke coaching for individuals deeply committed to long-term physical and personal development. In-person and online formats available.
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Keynotes and talks on movement, human capability, physical literacy, intelligent risk, and long-term development. Available for conferences and institutional events.
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20+
Years of practice
2008
ADAPT founded
40+
Countries reached
1
Book published
1000s
Coaches certified
Thinking about movement and what it means to train for life
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