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 t ..read more

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 Coa ..read more

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 SUPPOR ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Con ..read more

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 Bein ..read more

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 ..read more

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 Deve ..read more

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 - Fo ..read more

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 ..read more