Aiming to becoming a rowing recruit: The Musts 1. Being part of a junior rowing program is not a must. Joe Sterner is 16 years old. He discovered rowing and loves it. He visited the Harvard boathouse and was amazed by its beauty, history, and what it represents. His motivation is unstoppable. He needed a […] The post Elite coaching for college recruiting appeared first on Rowing Technique...
re anticipating another good weekend of racing, with data from the Head Of The Charles, the Head of the Schuylkill, and the Princeton Chase already available for rowing hot stove discussions, it's nearly time to get serious again. But before we do that, we'd be remiss if we didn...
This week's double-feature is thanks to your submissions, and showcases two equally well executed, yet totally different approaches to the recruiting video. In fact, I hesitate to use the term recruiting video, lest it cheapen the efforts of the filmmakers here—from the variety of shots, to the careful editing, to the clear narrative that each video follows, these films are fine pieces of work....
I got drafted into another Ever Green Alumni Eight for the Head of the Schuylkill last Saturday in my old stomping ground of Philadelphia. It was a blast and we ended up coming in 2nd place for a silver medal out of 25 crews. The conditions were about the windiest I’ve ever seen in Philly, […] ...
On Saturday, Richmond rowers headed to Nagambie to compete in the 8th Annual, Head of the Goulburn, Tahbilk ‘Bridge to the Vines’. A favourite amongst many, the 7.2km course commenced at Chinaman’s Bridge and finished at Tahbilk Winery. The women’s D8 crews were first off the mark. With the hint of a glass of […] ...
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Last weekend in Boston saw many records fall, and new stars rise. Indeed, as pointed out by World Rowing, ideal weather conditions and tremendous talent came together to produce no fewer than 20 new course records. Also, given the proliferation of digital video cameras on the water, it was perhaps the most well-documented race in the 49-year history of the event (see above—and thanks to Phil ...
This past Saturday I went up to Boston to race in the Head of the Charles, the world’s largest regatta, with over 300,000 spectators (a very rare thing in the small world of rowing). It’s always a spectacle as many of the world’s most famous current and past rowers travel in to compete in a […] ...
No need to get injured with heavy lifting. In rowing, you want to recruit as many muscle fibers as possible. Finding raw power is best done in the boat and on land through a set of carefully timed strength exercises. These guys show us just the tip of the iceberg. Post by Gym Memes. The post Heavy weight lifting? Come on. appeared first on Rowing Technique Blog . ...
s 'Fall Classic' had all the drama, close finishes, and great racing that so characterize the event. A great deal of international talent was on display throughout the weekend, with the above crew from Michigan—stroked by 2012 U.S. Olympian Tom Peszek—taking fourth place in the men...
A bad erg score can ruin your day and your recruiting. 1. You hate the anticipation of a 2K I can’t blame you. Your last 2K brought you to your knees and you may have not gotten a new personal best. Now you are expected to do better, without feeling better… The anticipation of 2K […] The post A bad erg score appeared first on Rowing Technique Blog . ...
The Head Of The Charles is looming ever larger this weekend, and the rowing world has already begun to descend upon Boston. The Charles is a fantastic, fun race, and a challenging course. Here, we check in with friend of RR Sean Wolf of Riverside Boat Club and Rowing Illustrated—a man who has spent many morning and evening flying down that famous stretch of river—about what he feels are the most ...
Are you an experienced rower that just wants to row socially or casually at Richmond? This would suit people who; Cannot commit to set crew. Want to come back to rowing. Not wanting to compete in regattas. Want to get fit. We are proposing outings on Sunday morning after the squad training sessions come in […] ...
s Charles week! In honor of that most famous parade through the heart of Boston, we're taking a look at the hard work that it takes to get there. Maritime Rowing Club's men's masters crew is entered in the men...
ve pieced together the above erg(o) training mix to get you ready to tackle your 10k steady state, interval training, or whatever your assignment may be in style. It's bass-heavy and electronic, adding an element of rhythm. Also, we've left just a little more room for additions, in case there's a favorite of yours that you don...
CRASH-B Indoor Rowing Races A great venue to get recruited for collegiate rowing. 1. You must be selfish to succeed on the erg. Group mentality is not going to cut it. 2. Don’t go it alone. I didn’t, I had coaches. In today’s age, getting coaching is one key stroke away. 3. Avoid the major […] The post CRASH-B Coaching Maximize Recruiting Chances appeared first on Rowing...
Are you in football/volleyball/basketball/cross-country/swimming? You got injured in high school? There is one athletic option: COLLEGIATE ROWING Do you love to be fit? Are you a born athlete? You got injured, don’t despair! You are one test away from finding out whether you have university rowing potential. First, find a CONCEPT2 rowing machine. Get the […] The post High school sport...
WELCOME There is a reason a handful of programs continue to medal at the national and international level. While there certainly are fundamentals to rowing – the truth is that there are key nuances in training and technique that allow rowers to generate the ergometer score necessary to change the course of their life. […] The post CRASH-B 2014 Coaching appeared first on Rowing Technique Blog...
s lightweight varsity four, while the women's varsity eight took second behind Grand Valley State at ACRAs. The above video is their 2013-2014 recruiting video, and clearly they...
Rowing Performance: 10 Mistakes to avoid at all cost. 1. Believing “your are not mentally tough” Too often, high school rowers are blamed for not performing at their best because of their “mental weakness”, does that sound familiar? The problem does not lay with the athletes who show up everyday to practice. 2. Focus on […] The post College recruiting: 10 Massive errors...