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In this episode, Ted Benford, the Executive Director at Community Rowing Inc, dives into the mission of CRI as a community-focused organization that helps thousands of athletes all over Boston grow through rowing, creating equal rowing opportunities within a boathouse that manages athletes of all levels and ages, and his conversation-based leadership style that has helped keep the organizational focus on growth. Key Takeaways: CRI - Changing the mission of CRI from “access” to “growth” through rowing, its impact on creating youth rowing opportunities in Boston, and its effect on rowing at every level   The Boathouse - Running a successful organization that has thousands of athletes per week, at every level of rowing, sharing the same space and equipment and access  Leadership - Creating alignment amongst members and coaches with one conversation at a time, limited prioritization, and a system for elevating coaches and staff Follow Ted and Community Rowing Inc: Community Rowing Inc - @criboston Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Brendan Mulvey, the Director of Racing for the Head of the Charles Regatta, gives us a behind the curtain look into of one of the major events in all of rowing, from the non-negotiables, to the selection process, and to the future impact the regatta will continue to have on rowing. Key Takeaways: The Charles - What makes the Head of the Charles so unique, what are the contributing factors to its success, and what is its impact on rowing as a whole. Behind the Scenes - The non-negotiables the HOCR team prioritizes, including safety, starting on time, and the overall experience for athletes, coaches, and spectators. Tips for Success - Brendan’s insider tips on how to set yourself and your team up for success on race day, and how to take advantage of the full experience. Follow Brendan and the Head of the Charles: Head of the Charles - @hocr1965 Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Kevin dives into the importance of fall testing as it relates to college recruiting, and why high school rowers should not discount the value of their 5k score because college coaches look at it. Key Takeaways: Importance of Fall Tests -.The correlation between fall tests and 2k development, and how coaches utilize the scores. Training for Fall - Why it is important to maximize your fall tests, both for current status on the team, but also how it impacts 2k later. Leveraging for Recruiting - How showing a significant jump in your fall test from last fall to this fall can contribute massively to recruiting. Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Molly Bruggeman, 2024 Olympian in the USA Women’s Eight and 2026 World Champion in the Coxless Four, dives into her path from a small club in Ohio, to a scholarship to Notre Dame, to what it took to finally make the Olympics in 2024 after a almost a decade on the national team! Key Takeaways: US National Team - Her path from Notre Dame, to being cut from the Olympic team in 2016, an alternate in 2021, and an Olympian in 2024, and only getting faster in 2026. Athletic Foundation - How playing volleyball through high school in the winter, and a focus on strength training in college, helped contribute to her longevity as an elite rower. Secret to Sustained Success - Molly’s superpowers of hard work and grit, and most importantly, having fun and enjoying the process, leading to her resilient national team career. Follow Molly and the US Women’s National Team: Molly Bruggeman - @mobruggie US Women’s Team - @womenintheboat  Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Mari Sundbo, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Ohio State University Women’s Rowing Program, dives into recruiting for an elite Division 1 program, the different categories of prospects, and the timeline for athletes to make their decision. Key Takeaways: Division 1 Recruiting - What does recruiting look like on both sides of the table, from the recruiting coordinators day to day, to where they discover athletes. 3 Types of Recruit - The different categories coaches focus on, from top domestic, to elite international, to development athletes new to rowing. Timeline - How the timeline can vary from athletes making decisions in junior year or senior year, and the importance of official visits. Follow Coach Sundbo and Ohio State Rowing: Ohio State Rowing - @ohiostatewrow Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Paul Bugenhagen, Head Coach for the William Smith College Women’s Rowing Program and Director of Rowing at Hobart and and William Smith Colleges, dives into the podium finish for William Smith at this year’s national championship, the systematic approach to building their culture, and the pursuit of athletes who want to be developed versus get recruited. Key Takeaways: Championship Contender - The step by step process William Smith has taken to rise as one of D3 rowing’s top contenders, and what they need to do to keep improving. Culture - Building championship culture coming out of Covid by first focusing on athlete wellness, next developing a passion for training, then racing like a top program. Developed or Recruited - Finding athletes who want to be developed into better rowers, versus “clout chasing” for a brand, and how one leads to long term success. Follow Coach Bugenhagen and William Smith Rowing: William Smith Rowing - @heron_rowing Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Ian Accomando, Associate Head Coach for the Harvard University Men’s Lightweight Rowing Program, dives into the current dynasty that is the Harvard 150s, the competitiveness of the recruiting process, and the criteria they use to build a championship culture. Key Takeaways: Championship Standards - The standards all Harvard rowers must hit to earn time on the water, and how the introduction of these standards led to their recent IRA success. Elite Lightweight Recruiting - The exact criteria Harvard uses to sort through a global pool of prospects, and how they are so direct to ensure they do not “strikeout”. Erg Score vs. Boat Mover - The dynamic between having a big erg score, or being a proven boat mover, and how they rate both. Follow Coach Accomando and Harvard Lightweight Rowing: Harvard Rowing - @harvardlights Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Kevin dives into how high school and college rowers should approach their training in the final month of summer, reacclimating to the erg, all to ensure they are best prepared to maximize their fall tests and hit the ground running in September. Key Takeaways: Training Balance - Starting to establish a training routine that mimics what you will be doing once with your team, and the importance of holistic training. Return to the Erg - Why the erg is a must in August, and why regardless of if you’ve been rowing or not rowing at all, you need to erg 2-3 times per week. Fall Erg Testing - How to prep for fall testing to ensure you have a baseline and can build to the standard your team requires. Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Kendall Chase, Assistant Coach for MIT Women’s Lightweight Rowing and 2020 USA Olympian, dives into everything you need to know about the MIT recruiting process, the importance of their admissions criteria, and the process to increase your chances of acceptance! Key Takeaways: MIT Recruiting - The recruiting standards, not offering “slots”, and how coaches guide recruits to become viable applicants, increasing chances of acceptance with recommendations. Admissions Criteria - How acceptance, regardless of rowing, is unlikely if you are not taking your hardest curriculum, and the highest possible math and science courses. MIT Student-Athletes - How MIT student-athletes separate themselves from other programs, and why the right kind of students thrive both in school and after. Follow Coach Chase and MIT Lightweight Rowing: MIT 130 Rowing - @mitlwrw Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Connor Walters, Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Syracuse University Men’s Rowing Program, dives into everything Syracuse rowing and recruiting, from their athletic standards, to the timeline, and everything else you need to know! Key Takeaways: Syracuse Rowing - The key pillars Syracuse focuses on for recruiting, from Athletic, to Academic, to Character, and how recruiting through this lens shapes each class. Recruiting Transparency - The reason to have their recruiting resource, Cusemrowing.com on their site, and how that helps athletes understand their standards. Athletic Standards - Why the 2k and other athletic metrics are important for developing a program that consistently finishes in the top 10.  Follow Coach Walters and Syracuse Rowing: Syracuse Rowing - @cusemrowing Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Kevin dives into the halfway point of the summer, and what has worked for him and his team of 12 high school rowers as they crush the erg, become more capable athletes, and embrace the pursuit of “undeniable fitness”. Key Takeaways: Athlete First, Rower Second - Why balanced, holistic training, with strength training being held at the same standard as rowing, creates more intentional sessions. Culture of Hard Work - Focusing on developing undeniable fitness, where erg scores are a by-product versus the main focus, and how that helps athletes embrace the training. Measurable Progress - The importance of giving athletes the chance to see measurable gains through training, motivating them even more to continue pushing forward. Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Kevin MacDermott, Head Coach for the 2026 D3 National Champion Trinity College Men’s Rowing Program, dives into their upcoming trip to Henley, the competitiveness of IRA Division 3 rowing, and the culture they have established at Trinity that has lead to their success with back to back IRA National Championships! Key Takeaways: Championship Success - Winning two consecutive national championships, and the competitiveness that drives a 5:40 standard to win. The Decades of Great D3 Rowing - The history of Trinity and D3 small college rowing, with decades of success at every level, and why athletes choose the small college path.  Standards and Priorities - Creating a team culture where the standards are clear, priorities are set, and the team has unity in vision so athletes can make the choice. Follow Coach MacDermott and Trinity Rowing: Trinity College Rowing - @trinitycollegemensrowing Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Kevin celebrates the milestone 100th episode of the At The Thousand Podcast, by breaking down advice from six past guests on the show. Tune in and hear what some of the best coaches in rowing have to say for aspiring college rowers! Key Takeaways: The 100th Episode - Hitting the century mark for the ATT Podcast, what’s to come, and why you need to stay tuned for the next 100. Tips from College Coaches - From loving training, to the internal why, to team environment, breaking down coaches advice to aspiring college rowers. Recruiting - The importance of being honest with yourself, the need for sacrifice, and finding the right fit.   Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Luke Wilhelm, Head Coach for the Sacred Heart University Women’s Rowing Program, announces the beginnings of a new era for Sacred Heart Rowing, as they come off their highest finish in the conference for the women’s program, the inaugural season for lightweight women’s rowing, and the addition of a new IRA men’s rowing program, all to go along with a state of the art new boathouse! Key Takeaways: New Additions - The announcement of a new IRA men’s program, the expansion of the lightweight women’s program, and all three teams calling a new boathouse home. Becoming an Asset - How coaches can tell the story of rowing to athletics and turn their programs into assets administrators and universities want to invest in.    One Big Boathouse - The new era of SHU Rowing, and the next moves to reach their goals across each team, from hiring coaches to winning the conference. Follow Coach Wilhelm and Sacred Heart Rowing: Sacred Heart Rowing - @sacredheartwrow Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

In this episode, Delaney McGuire of Eastern Michigan University and Kevin dive into what rising juniors should expect on and after June 15th, why some recruits will not be immediately contacted, and how to manage expectations in the beginning of recruiting. Key Takeaways: What June 15th Means to Coaches - The importance of June 15th for both rising juniors and college coaches, and how coaches filter through who to contact first. Relationship Vs. Transactional Recruiting - Why many coaches prefer to spend the first months developing a relationship versus offering spots immediately. Managing the Timeline - How athletes have vastly different timelines, and why most recruits will have at least a year before decisions are made. Follow Coach McGuire and Eastern Michigan University: Coach McGuire - @coach_dmcg   EMU Rowing - @emurowing Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!