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Jack is a former member of the Great Britain Rowing Team and a current online rowing coach. Over the last few years, he has become a familiar face to many in the sport thanks to his prolific contributions of educational content on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. In this episode we talk about his journey into coaching after retiring from competitive rowing in 2022. Connect with Jack at https://edgerowing.com Connect with Travis at http://gtsrowing.com/

Mike is a veteran coach who has worked with athletes at every level of competition. In 2018 he retired from an incredible 42 year career coaching at St Catherines Rowing Club and Brock University. He is recognized in the rowing community as one of the foremost authorities on rigging and his book "Notes on Rowing: Rigging" is a fixture on many coaches' bookshelves. More recently you can find Mike continuing his efforts to advance education in the sport through his website percerverance.ca, where he offers camps, clinics, custom rigging services and frequent, in-depth stroke analyses for those that follow his work on the Rowing Purcerverance Facebook page. Connect with Mike at https://purcerverance.ca/ Connect with Travis at http://gtsrowing.com/

Justin Farina is a high school Phy Ed teacher by trade as well as a high performance indoor rower with multiple podium finishes at the World and Virtual World Indoor Rowing Championships. Having found rowing through Cross-Fit, Justin's success and experience has come without any exposure to the on-the-water aspect of our sport. In this episode we explore Justin's journey in the sport and the unique perspective he brings as an earthbound high performance rower with zero exposure or experience with the on the water side of rowing. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:02 Justin's Start with Coaching 00:08:14 Coaching with Clients for Remote Coaching 00:10:55 Connecting CrossFit Gyms with Rowing Professionals  00:14:35 Comparing Training Methodologies 00:25:03 How to Incorporate HR Training  00:30:30 How to Use Drag Factor Effectively 00:41:57 Relative Value of the Indoor Rower On and Off Slides 00:47:47 Unique Structure of Indoor Rowing Virtual Racing 00:52:17 Thoughs on Weight Classes in Rowing 00:53:40 GARAGEATHLETE Games 01:00:30 How to Connect with Justin and Travis

Bruce Smith is the CEO and Founder of Hydrow. His company and its flagship product the Live Outdoor Reality Rower are quickly becoming a mainstay in a market long-dominated by Concept 2. As Executive Director of Community Rowing, Bruce led the nation's largest rowing organization in realizing its mission of rowing for all. He helped drive the fundraising campaign for and construction of the Harry Parker Boathouse, oversaw the creation of the Institute for Rowing Leadership, and launched numerous inclusion initiatives including the very successful Let's Row Boston.  BUY A HYDROW and SUPPORT ROWING RESOURCE BY USING THIS LINK WHEN YOU DO! https://mbsy.co/378vHB  Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:24 The Key Consideration for Building Successful Programs 00:06:40 Finding Coaches with the Right Mindset 00:12:47 Innovative Frontiers for Training Methodology  00:18:42 Managing the Parent/Coach Relationship 00:23:38 Challenges to Inclusion in the Sport  00:30:00 Appreciating the Diversity of the Rowing Population 00:35:36 Indoor Rowing as the Vanguard for Our Sport  00:39:50 The Key Benchmark for Success in Rowing Clubs 00:44:57 Marketing and Public Relations in the Sport 00:49:48 What is Needed to Change the USRowing Paradigm

Dr. Shawn Baker is or has been an orthopedic surgeon, nuclear weapons launch officer with the Unites States Air Force, veteran of the War in Afghanistan, professional rugby player, national powerlifting record holder, world champion Highland Games athlete, and has set numerous World Records on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower for 100 meters, 1 minute, and 500 meters. He is also the author of The Carnivore Diet, which explores a paradigm-breaking nutritional strategy to address both chronic and modern health issues.

Cassandra Cunningham is the Owner of Power of 3, LLC in Philadelphia, PA. In this episode we discuss professional development for coaches in the sport with an emphasis on their role as a teacher. We also explore the college selection process and the value of finding the right fit for the student-athlete based on their social, academic, and athletic needs. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 Developing a Professional Skillset for Young Coaches 00:10:12 How Prior Proper Planning Can Magnify Practice Efficiency 00:14:34 Learning to Communicate Effectively as a Coach 00:21:55 The Role of Consultants in Program and Coach Development 00:25:16 Navigating the Recruitment Process 00:47:51 The Role of Coaches in the Recruitment Process 00:55:05 Innovative Strategies for Building and Supporting a Coaching Staff 01:03:04 Balancing Humility and Confidence 01:11:02 Managing Conflict as a Professional 01:15:47 Translating Personal Experience into Effective Instruction 01:28:42 Training Considerations for the Masters Athletes 01:35:56 Insights from a Track and Field Background 01:40:48 Mental Focus in Training and Racing

Oli Rosenbladt is the Technology Manager and Web Developer for Row2k. He also serves as the Head Coach of Junior Rowing for Duxbury Bay Maritime Center. Show Notes   00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:00 - Balancing the Training Demands for Youth Athletes 00:20:45 - Allowing Yourself to Be Surprised 00:25:28 - Mixing Skill Levels to Accelerate the Learning Curve 00:27:02 - Training and Racing Considerations for Difficult Water 00:42:56 - Accounting for Psychological Fatigue 00:50:29 - Developing Functional Relationships with Management and Support Staff 00:59:52 - Personal Health and Well Being 01:09:59 - Thoughts on Gearing 01:18:03 - Keep Experimenting and Ask Questions 01:22:15 - Media, Journalism and Marketing in Rowing 01:34:02 - Appreciating the Frontiers of Understanding in the Sport 01:37:41 - Is Psychology the Next Threshold for Training? 01:42:30 - Your Support Can Make a Difference

Aquil Abdullah has represented the United States at the World Championships and Olympic Games, highlighted by a 6th place finish in the 2004 Athens Games in the Men's Double Sculls along with partner Henry Nuzum. Aquil was also the first male African-American to win USRowing Nationals, the Diamond Sculls event at the Royal Henley Regatta, and to represent the US at the World Championships and Olympics. Show Notes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:01 - Maintaining Body Awareness and Staying Curious 00:07:31 - The Challenge of Warming Up 00:11:05 - Psychological Racing Strategies 00:16:25 - You Need Good Athletes 00:18:23 - Challenges Faced by Diversity Initiatives 00:38:01 - Selling the Sport to Novice Rowers 00:42:58 - Egalitarianism in Rowing

Eric Carcich is the Head Coach of Women's Rowing at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Show Notes   00:03:28 - Expanding the Sphere of Competitive Teams 00:20:00 - Career Path for Professional Coaching 00:32:54 - Human vs Capital Resources 00:36:55 - Taking the Time to Learn and Listen 00:43:26 - Understanding Your Role as an Assistant Coach 00:50:08 - Effective Recruiting Practices 01:00:58 - Habits of High Performing Athletes 01:08:30 - Respecting the Role of Rowing in your Athletes' Lives 01:10:15 - Partitioning Athletic Scholarships  01:15:15 - Deficiencies in Youth Development 01:26:12 - Recruiting the Diamond in the Rough 01:33:55 - The Process of Elevating a Program 01:36:51 - Lessons Learned from a Career of Coaching 01:43:32 - Talking Shop: Rigging   Advertiser Links:   ARSE Stability Platform http://www.ps-sport.net/rowingresource

Steve Gladstone is the Craig W. Johnson '68 Head Coach of Yale Heavyweight Rowing. With a career that spans over five decades Steve has produced a remarkable and in many ways unmatched record of achievement in the sport. In this episode Steve reflects on that career and the strategies he uses to consistently elevate his athletes and teams to the highest echelons of competition. Show Notes   00:00:00 - Introduction and Early Career 00:12:01 - Influence of Ratzeburg Method 00:20:29 - Maintaining a Sense of Play 00:34:42 - Urgency to Get the Work Done 00:38:27 - Building a Team 00:45:03 - Forming Relationships 00:59:20 - Selecting Your Leadership 01:02:29 - Dealing with Doubt and Anxiety 01:11:12 - Advice for Parents 01:16:40 - Developing a Competitive Mindset 01:29:15 - Scouting the Competition 01:31:11 - Growth Opportunities for the Sport 01:38:30 - Why aren't more teams competitive? 01:42:48 - Investing in People, Not Things 01:45:20 - Thoughts on the Indoor Rower 01:49:52 - Relative Value of Each Boat Class 01:53:11 - Positioning Athletes in the Boat 01:59:15 - Rigging Preferences 02:01:40 - Thoughts on Youth Development

Rebecca Veninsky, Assistant Coach for Women's Crew at Wesleyan University sits down for a Q & A to explore the challenges facing young coaches at the dawn of their careers.

Chris Maietta has been involved in the startup of no less than four rowing programs and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Wayland-Weston Rowing Association. His professional experience involves the acquisition, development, financing, construction, marketing, and management of commercial, industrial, retail, and residential assets. In this episode Chris and I explore the challenges of establishing a program, structuring it for success, and ongoing management of the same.

Justin Moore, Chief Coach at Hydrow, talks about training methodology and challenging the paradigms that currently dominate the sport.

Mike Irwin, Head Coach of Men's Rowing at Saint Joseph's University, talks about establishing a team culture that will lay the foundation for success and the value of reinforcing the fundamentals throughout the annual training cycle.

Laura Simon, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Women's Rowing at Yale University, talks about coxswain development and the college recruitment process.