Rowers Choice - Innovating Rowing Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/rowers-choice Leading Innovation & Change in through conversations with coaches, athletes and leaders in rowing. All rights reserved 5321eb6f-4eee-5c67-b82c-1685d446b82e yes en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:26:28 -0500 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:27:10 -0500 https://soundcloud.com/rowerschoice https://img.transistorcdn.com/y-Gr3cjrxgBcBciTuxC8SEsgxWNXTxmkoFMzAZkU8BY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM2ODM4LzE2NzAy/NDk2NDYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Rowers Choice - Innovating Rowing https://soundcloud.com/rowerschoice episodic Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Leading Innovation & Change in through conversations with coaches, athletes and leaders in rowing. Leading Innovation & Change in through conversations with coaches, athletes and leaders in rowing.. Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing cj@rowerschoice.com No No 2026e5 - Chris Samul - Cranbrook Crew 136 136 2026e5 - Chris Samul - Cranbrook Crew full 7bf793ae-51f7-41da-9f66-3983ce8fdbf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9feeee28 In this episode, host Alex DelSordo interviews Chris Samul, a math teacher and head rowing coach at Cranbrook Schools, about his journey from a novice in a low-resource club to a collegiate rower and dedicated coach. Samul details how a strong sense of belonging and friendship kept him in the sport despite early losses, a philosophy he now uses to lead a varsity program of nearly 70 athletes. The conversation critiques the "professionalization" of youth sports, arguing that it creates barriers and leads to burnout, while Samul advocates for a culture that balances competitive speed with character development. Ultimately, the episode highlights the unique value of scholastic rowing in fostering long-term engagement and personal growth through a supportive team environment.

]]> In this episode, host Alex DelSordo interviews Chris Samul, a math teacher and head rowing coach at Cranbrook Schools, about his journey from a novice in a low-resource club to a collegiate rower and dedicated coach. Samul details how a strong sense of belonging and friendship kept him in the sport despite early losses, a philosophy he now uses to lead a varsity program of nearly 70 athletes. The conversation critiques the "professionalization" of youth sports, arguing that it creates barriers and leads to burnout, while Samul advocates for a culture that balances competitive speed with character development. Ultimately, the episode highlights the unique value of scholastic rowing in fostering long-term engagement and personal growth through a supportive team environment.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:08:21 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4205 In this episode, host Alex DelSordo interviews Chris Samul, a math teacher and head rowing coach at Cranbrook Schools, about his journey from a novice in a low-resource club to a collegiate rower and dedicated coach. Samul details how a strong sense of belonging and friendship kept him in the sport despite early losses, a philosophy he now uses to lead a varsity program of nearly 70 athletes. The conversation critiques the "professionalization" of youth sports, arguing that it creates barriers and leads to burnout, while Samul advocates for a culture that balances competitive speed with character development. Ultimately, the episode highlights the unique value of scholastic rowing in fostering long-term engagement and personal growth through a supportive team environment.

]]> No 2026e4 - James Konopka - Malvern Prep 135 135 2026e4 - James Konopka - Malvern Prep full 1090e55d-1b41-4c3a-8bd9-cfbc9d4cd173 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0609d42 In Episode 4, Alex sits down with Malvern Prep Head Coach James Konopka to explore what it really takes to build a coaching career—and a program—from the ground up.

James grew up in rowing, with the sport deeply embedded in his family, but his path into coaching was anything but easy. From making $10,000 his first year and cold-emailing for opportunities, to learning by sitting in launches and asking questions, his story is a blueprint for young coaches trying to break into the sport.

The conversation goes deeper than results. James reflects on how his philosophy has evolved—from chasing medals to focusing on athlete development, accountability, and long-term engagement in the sport. He shares what he’s learned about goal setting, mentorship, and why curiosity—not confidence—is the defining trait of great coaches.

They also tackle bigger questions:

  • Is there a real path to becoming a professional rowing coach?
  • Is scholastic rowing growing or eroding?
  • And what is the sport missing to move forward?

This episode is a candid look at coaching, growth, and the future of rowing—from one of the sport’s rising young leaders.

]]> In Episode 4, Alex sits down with Malvern Prep Head Coach James Konopka to explore what it really takes to build a coaching career—and a program—from the ground up.

James grew up in rowing, with the sport deeply embedded in his family, but his path into coaching was anything but easy. From making $10,000 his first year and cold-emailing for opportunities, to learning by sitting in launches and asking questions, his story is a blueprint for young coaches trying to break into the sport.

The conversation goes deeper than results. James reflects on how his philosophy has evolved—from chasing medals to focusing on athlete development, accountability, and long-term engagement in the sport. He shares what he’s learned about goal setting, mentorship, and why curiosity—not confidence—is the defining trait of great coaches.

They also tackle bigger questions:

  • Is there a real path to becoming a professional rowing coach?
  • Is scholastic rowing growing or eroding?
  • And what is the sport missing to move forward?

This episode is a candid look at coaching, growth, and the future of rowing—from one of the sport’s rising young leaders.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4448 In Episode 4, Alex sits down with Malvern Prep Head Coach James Konopka to explore what it really takes to build a coaching career—and a program—from the ground up.

James grew up in rowing, with the sport deeply embedded in his family, but his path into coaching was anything but easy. From making $10,000 his first year and cold-emailing for opportunities, to learning by sitting in launches and asking questions, his story is a blueprint for young coaches trying to break into the sport.

The conversation goes deeper than results. James reflects on how his philosophy has evolved—from chasing medals to focusing on athlete development, accountability, and long-term engagement in the sport. He shares what he’s learned about goal setting, mentorship, and why curiosity—not confidence—is the defining trait of great coaches.

They also tackle bigger questions:

  • Is there a real path to becoming a professional rowing coach?
  • Is scholastic rowing growing or eroding?
  • And what is the sport missing to move forward?

This episode is a candid look at coaching, growth, and the future of rowing—from one of the sport’s rising young leaders.

]]> No 2026e3 - Sarah Low - Sammamish Rowing 134 134 2026e3 - Sarah Low - Sammamish Rowing full 6cebc85e-6c94-425e-8ef6-20a5ee5f389e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb11e25d In this episode, Alex sits down with Sarah Low, Executive Director of Sammamish Rowing and longtime junior coach, to talk about coaching development and the future of the sport.

Two key ideas stand out in the conversation. First, the best coaching education doesn’t happen in lectures or online seminars — it happens in small, in-person conversations where coaches can challenge ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Second, many young coaches hold themselves back by assuming top coaches are unreachable. Sarah shares how one simple email asking to observe a practice turned into a valuable learning experience — and why more coaches should be willing to just ask.

It’s a thoughtful discussion about mentorship, confidence, and how better coaching knowledge spreads through the sport.

]]> In this episode, Alex sits down with Sarah Low, Executive Director of Sammamish Rowing and longtime junior coach, to talk about coaching development and the future of the sport.

Two key ideas stand out in the conversation. First, the best coaching education doesn’t happen in lectures or online seminars — it happens in small, in-person conversations where coaches can challenge ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Second, many young coaches hold themselves back by assuming top coaches are unreachable. Sarah shares how one simple email asking to observe a practice turned into a valuable learning experience — and why more coaches should be willing to just ask.

It’s a thoughtful discussion about mentorship, confidence, and how better coaching knowledge spreads through the sport.

]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3302 In this episode, Alex sits down with Sarah Low, Executive Director of Sammamish Rowing and longtime junior coach, to talk about coaching development and the future of the sport.

Two key ideas stand out in the conversation. First, the best coaching education doesn’t happen in lectures or online seminars — it happens in small, in-person conversations where coaches can challenge ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Second, many young coaches hold themselves back by assuming top coaches are unreachable. Sarah shares how one simple email asking to observe a practice turned into a valuable learning experience — and why more coaches should be willing to just ask.

It’s a thoughtful discussion about mentorship, confidence, and how better coaching knowledge spreads through the sport.

]]> No 2026e2 - Julian Canha - DC National 133 133 2026e2 - Julian Canha - DC National full 27189e74-2147-4779-ad8c-91e256bec617 https://share.transistor.fm/s/da3a3deb 2026e2 - Julian Canha - DC National
Julian Canha is a veteran high school head coach and program director with nearly two decades of experience, including  dominant programs as an assistant at Montclair and and head coach at DC National. A former coxswain and University of Michigan rower, he’s led undefeated varsity seasons, won multiple Stotesbury and SRAA medals, coached  USA Junior National Team athletes, and developed rowers recruited to Ivy League schools, Cal, and Washington.

]]> 2026e2 - Julian Canha - DC National
Julian Canha is a veteran high school head coach and program director with nearly two decades of experience, including  dominant programs as an assistant at Montclair and and head coach at DC National. A former coxswain and University of Michigan rower, he’s led undefeated varsity seasons, won multiple Stotesbury and SRAA medals, coached  USA Junior National Team athletes, and developed rowers recruited to Ivy League schools, Cal, and Washington.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3504 2026e2 - Julian Canha - DC National
Julian Canha is a veteran high school head coach and program director with nearly two decades of experience, including  dominant programs as an assistant at Montclair and and head coach at DC National. A former coxswain and University of Michigan rower, he’s led undefeated varsity seasons, won multiple Stotesbury and SRAA medals, coached  USA Junior National Team athletes, and developed rowers recruited to Ivy League schools, Cal, and Washington.

]]> No 2026e1 - Matt Russell 132 132 2026e1 - Matt Russell full 63e555bc-e6dd-40b0-94fd-46106ab210d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5178c135 2026e1 - Matt Russell, TBC Racing.

Entering his 40th year in the sport, TBC Racing founder Matt Russell has seen a ton of development in the Sport.  Growing the program from an initial group of 4 boys, there are now over 400 athletes involved with TBC Racing.  TBC Racing has become the place in the Washington DC area to have fun and go fast.

]]> 2026e1 - Matt Russell, TBC Racing.

Entering his 40th year in the sport, TBC Racing founder Matt Russell has seen a ton of development in the Sport.  Growing the program from an initial group of 4 boys, there are now over 400 athletes involved with TBC Racing.  TBC Racing has become the place in the Washington DC area to have fun and go fast.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3897 2026e1 - Matt Russell, TBC Racing.

Entering his 40th year in the sport, TBC Racing founder Matt Russell has seen a ton of development in the Sport.  Growing the program from an initial group of 4 boys, there are now over 400 athletes involved with TBC Racing.  TBC Racing has become the place in the Washington DC area to have fun and go fast.

]]> No 2024e4 - Mark Gainey - Strava 131 131 2024e4 - Mark Gainey - Strava full 3c0ded4b-09b6-49ba-b66b-51cb6e0723f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e4527c9 2024e4 - Mark Gainey - Strava
Mark Gainey was a kid from Reno, Nevada who never expected to end up on the Harvard Rowing team.  Mark was actually recruited to Harvard for running!  Mark was a fast cross country runner who had an unfortunate injury that ultimately let him to the Harvard boathouse.  Once he got in a boat he was hooked.  On top of that, he met his future business partner.  Now years later, Mark has launched multiple successful companies, most recently, the fitness app STRAVA. 

]]> 2024e4 - Mark Gainey - Strava
Mark Gainey was a kid from Reno, Nevada who never expected to end up on the Harvard Rowing team.  Mark was actually recruited to Harvard for running!  Mark was a fast cross country runner who had an unfortunate injury that ultimately let him to the Harvard boathouse.  Once he got in a boat he was hooked.  On top of that, he met his future business partner.  Now years later, Mark has launched multiple successful companies, most recently, the fitness app STRAVA. 

]]> Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3465 2024e4 - Mark Gainey - Strava
Mark Gainey was a kid from Reno, Nevada who never expected to end up on the Harvard Rowing team.  Mark was actually recruited to Harvard for running!  Mark was a fast cross country runner who had an unfortunate injury that ultimately let him to the Harvard boathouse.  Once he got in a boat he was hooked.  On top of that, he met his future business partner.  Now years later, Mark has launched multiple successful companies, most recently, the fitness app STRAVA. 

]]> No 2024e3 - Tim Spell - OpenWater 130 130 2024e3 - Tim Spell - OpenWater full fd298a76-87e5-4ffe-9db3-30c3051f381b https://share.transistor.fm/s/091d2e6b 2024e3 - Tim Spell - OpenWater
Tim Spell is one of the founders of OpenWater and the definition of a grinder.  Tim and Alex first crossed paths at George Washington Rowing and have stayed close ever since.  In 2012 Tim founded OpenWater, one of the leaders in cloud-based software.  In addition to talking about the work that went into his company, he talks about the importance of fitness and the role it has played in being a leader.

]]> 2024e3 - Tim Spell - OpenWater
Tim Spell is one of the founders of OpenWater and the definition of a grinder.  Tim and Alex first crossed paths at George Washington Rowing and have stayed close ever since.  In 2012 Tim founded OpenWater, one of the leaders in cloud-based software.  In addition to talking about the work that went into his company, he talks about the importance of fitness and the role it has played in being a leader.

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:13:51 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3002 2024e3 - Tim Spell - OpenWater
Tim Spell is one of the founders of OpenWater and the definition of a grinder.  Tim and Alex first crossed paths at George Washington Rowing and have stayed close ever since.  In 2012 Tim founded OpenWater, one of the leaders in cloud-based software.  In addition to talking about the work that went into his company, he talks about the importance of fitness and the role it has played in being a leader.

]]> No 2024e2 - Jack Carlson - Rowing Blazers 129 129 2024e2 - Jack Carlson - Rowing Blazers full 56d514e1-9a89-4b73-9fb5-b310914c4a3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c79ebc58 2024e2 - Jack Carlson - Rowing Blazers
Jack Carlson didn't start out with the plan to start a fashion company that has been featured in Forbes, Equire and Target.
After being introduced to rowing in prep school, Georgetown, Oxford and a run at the US National team, Jack's side hustle of creating the Rowing Blazer's book, was launched in partnership with Ralph Lauren.  Hence, the Rowing Blazers brand was born.

]]> 2024e2 - Jack Carlson - Rowing Blazers
Jack Carlson didn't start out with the plan to start a fashion company that has been featured in Forbes, Equire and Target.
After being introduced to rowing in prep school, Georgetown, Oxford and a run at the US National team, Jack's side hustle of creating the Rowing Blazer's book, was launched in partnership with Ralph Lauren.  Hence, the Rowing Blazers brand was born.

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3567 2024e2 - Jack Carlson - Rowing Blazers
Jack Carlson didn't start out with the plan to start a fashion company that has been featured in Forbes, Equire and Target.
After being introduced to rowing in prep school, Georgetown, Oxford and a run at the US National team, Jack's side hustle of creating the Rowing Blazer's book, was launched in partnership with Ralph Lauren.  Hence, the Rowing Blazers brand was born.

]]> No 2024e1 - The Gathering Place Brewery 128 128 2024e1 - The Gathering Place Brewery full 698d2a2f-c68f-49bf-a310-3ba82fbcdb0f https://share.transistor.fm/s/324132c8 2024e1 - The Gathering Place Brewery
The 2024 season of the Rowers Choice Podcast has a different theme than the past few years.  We are going to continue to talk with rowers, but this year we are focused on talking to rowers who started or founded a business.  We open 2024 with a good friend of Alex and CJ, Joe Yeado.  Joe is the owner of The Gathering Place Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Alex talks to Joe about his start in rowing at Marquette, rowing at Potomac Boat Club in Washington DC and then opening his brewery.  

]]> 2024e1 - The Gathering Place Brewery
The 2024 season of the Rowers Choice Podcast has a different theme than the past few years.  We are going to continue to talk with rowers, but this year we are focused on talking to rowers who started or founded a business.  We open 2024 with a good friend of Alex and CJ, Joe Yeado.  Joe is the owner of The Gathering Place Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Alex talks to Joe about his start in rowing at Marquette, rowing at Potomac Boat Club in Washington DC and then opening his brewery.  

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 23:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3137 2024e1 - The Gathering Place Brewery
The 2024 season of the Rowers Choice Podcast has a different theme than the past few years.  We are going to continue to talk with rowers, but this year we are focused on talking to rowers who started or founded a business.  We open 2024 with a good friend of Alex and CJ, Joe Yeado.  Joe is the owner of The Gathering Place Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Alex talks to Joe about his start in rowing at Marquette, rowing at Potomac Boat Club in Washington DC and then opening his brewery.  

]]> No 2023e17 - Take over the Row Conference Podcast 127 127 2023e17 - Take over the Row Conference Podcast full 3241d564-a2a3-41fa-bc5b-89ce46e1bef5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db06152c On Friday afternoon of our Take over the Row - Coaches Conference, we held a happy hour and a recording of our podcast with two Philadelphia rowing legends, Bill Lamb and Bruce Konopka.  Enjoy this special episode!

]]> On Friday afternoon of our Take over the Row - Coaches Conference, we held a happy hour and a recording of our podcast with two Philadelphia rowing legends, Bill Lamb and Bruce Konopka.  Enjoy this special episode!

]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:33:20 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3253 On Friday afternoon of our Take over the Row - Coaches Conference, we held a happy hour and a recording of our podcast with two Philadelphia rowing legends, Bill Lamb and Bruce Konopka.  Enjoy this special episode!

]]> No 2023e16 - Chuck Crawford - University of Delaware 126 126 2023e16 - Chuck Crawford - University of Delaware full cc2fcd36-4ec5-4476-910a-f51381c79553 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54edebe6 Chuck Crawford is a rowing legend. After competing in the sixties and seventies, he started coaching in 1978 before taking over the head coaching roll at St. Joes Prep in 1980.  Chuck is best known for his time at the University of Delaware.  He started that program back in 1991 and has been involved in that program in some capacity ever since.  Now years later, the coach and athlete tree that Chuck has created is one of the biggest in rowing!  This is a must listen to podcast!

]]> Chuck Crawford is a rowing legend. After competing in the sixties and seventies, he started coaching in 1978 before taking over the head coaching roll at St. Joes Prep in 1980.  Chuck is best known for his time at the University of Delaware.  He started that program back in 1991 and has been involved in that program in some capacity ever since.  Now years later, the coach and athlete tree that Chuck has created is one of the biggest in rowing!  This is a must listen to podcast!

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:21:04 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3232 Chuck Crawford is a rowing legend. After competing in the sixties and seventies, he started coaching in 1978 before taking over the head coaching roll at St. Joes Prep in 1980.  Chuck is best known for his time at the University of Delaware.  He started that program back in 1991 and has been involved in that program in some capacity ever since.  Now years later, the coach and athlete tree that Chuck has created is one of the biggest in rowing!  This is a must listen to podcast!

]]> No 2023e15 - Ian Rapoport - NFL Network / Columbia University 125 125 2023e15 - Ian Rapoport - NFL Network / Columbia University full e0f62d52-1f29-4433-912e-8ad9aa0f41f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cf36398 2023e15 - Ian Rapoport - NFL Network / Columbia University
Ian Rapoport is not like any of our other podcasts this season.  Ian didnt go to college to row, he went to college to play baseball.  When he didnt make it on the baseball team, Ian joined the crew team.  He ended up spending 4 years on the team, and now, years later, still thinks about his time on the team.  This is a very unique, special podcast for the 2023 season!

]]> 2023e15 - Ian Rapoport - NFL Network / Columbia University
Ian Rapoport is not like any of our other podcasts this season.  Ian didnt go to college to row, he went to college to play baseball.  When he didnt make it on the baseball team, Ian joined the crew team.  He ended up spending 4 years on the team, and now, years later, still thinks about his time on the team.  This is a very unique, special podcast for the 2023 season!

]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:44:39 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2598 2023e15 - Ian Rapoport - NFL Network / Columbia University
Ian Rapoport is not like any of our other podcasts this season.  Ian didnt go to college to row, he went to college to play baseball.  When he didnt make it on the baseball team, Ian joined the crew team.  He ended up spending 4 years on the team, and now, years later, still thinks about his time on the team.  This is a very unique, special podcast for the 2023 season!

]]> No 2023e14 - Al Monte - UPenn 124 124 2023e14 - Al Monte - UPenn full c99b629f-16ec-4aa4-836d-e185109731fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/3bf08123 We were so excited to have this conversation.  Al Monte is the new head coach at University of Pennsylvania.  Al makes his return back to Philadelphia after coaching stints at Dartmouth and Bucknell.  Al got his start rowing right in Philadelphia at Roman Catholic High School.  He then went on to a great career at Holy Cross and with the US national team.  We are excited to see Al take over at Penn!

]]> We were so excited to have this conversation.  Al Monte is the new head coach at University of Pennsylvania.  Al makes his return back to Philadelphia after coaching stints at Dartmouth and Bucknell.  Al got his start rowing right in Philadelphia at Roman Catholic High School.  He then went on to a great career at Holy Cross and with the US national team.  We are excited to see Al take over at Penn!

]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:24:21 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4047 We were so excited to have this conversation.  Al Monte is the new head coach at University of Pennsylvania.  Al makes his return back to Philadelphia after coaching stints at Dartmouth and Bucknell.  Al got his start rowing right in Philadelphia at Roman Catholic High School.  He then went on to a great career at Holy Cross and with the US national team.  We are excited to see Al take over at Penn!

]]> No 2023e13 - Steve Coppola - Cornell University 123 123 2023e13 - Steve Coppola - Cornell University full 62665695-0073-44d9-9a5f-972aebc9aff9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f45d8674 2023e13 - Steve Coppola - Cornell University
"Don't wear a hear cape."  
If you don't know Steve, you need to listen to this podcast.  Steve had an amazing career at Princeton and went on to have an amazing career on the US National Team, including a Bronze Medal at the Beijing Olympics.  Now Steve is leading the Cornell Women as he rebuilds their team.  Don't miss this great story teller!

]]> 2023e13 - Steve Coppola - Cornell University
"Don't wear a hear cape."  
If you don't know Steve, you need to listen to this podcast.  Steve had an amazing career at Princeton and went on to have an amazing career on the US National Team, including a Bronze Medal at the Beijing Olympics.  Now Steve is leading the Cornell Women as he rebuilds their team.  Don't miss this great story teller!

]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4153 2023e13 - Steve Coppola - Cornell University
"Don't wear a hear cape."  
If you don't know Steve, you need to listen to this podcast.  Steve had an amazing career at Princeton and went on to have an amazing career on the US National Team, including a Bronze Medal at the Beijing Olympics.  Now Steve is leading the Cornell Women as he rebuilds their team.  Don't miss this great story teller!

]]> No 2023e12 - Trevor Michelson - Dartmouth College 122 122 2023e12 - Trevor Michelson - Dartmouth College full bd5d6a2e-af40-4f94-b2bd-d96874d5bdb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a28ba375 Smart, ambitious, and a rowing nerd in the best possible way.  Trevor Michelson is going to lead the next generation of rowing coaches.  He is a sponge when it comes to rowing knowledge and has had the opportunity to surround himself with some legendary coaches.  A rowers at Wesleyan, he got into coaching at Fordham, before coaching at Wesleyan.  In 2021 Trevor joined the Dartmouth team and is currently the interim Head Coach of the Dartmouth Lightweight Men.  Listen to this podcast to hear his thoughts on rowing, his favorite rowing races, and the future of lightweight rowing.

]]> Smart, ambitious, and a rowing nerd in the best possible way.  Trevor Michelson is going to lead the next generation of rowing coaches.  He is a sponge when it comes to rowing knowledge and has had the opportunity to surround himself with some legendary coaches.  A rowers at Wesleyan, he got into coaching at Fordham, before coaching at Wesleyan.  In 2021 Trevor joined the Dartmouth team and is currently the interim Head Coach of the Dartmouth Lightweight Men.  Listen to this podcast to hear his thoughts on rowing, his favorite rowing races, and the future of lightweight rowing.

]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4463 Smart, ambitious, and a rowing nerd in the best possible way.  Trevor Michelson is going to lead the next generation of rowing coaches.  He is a sponge when it comes to rowing knowledge and has had the opportunity to surround himself with some legendary coaches.  A rowers at Wesleyan, he got into coaching at Fordham, before coaching at Wesleyan.  In 2021 Trevor joined the Dartmouth team and is currently the interim Head Coach of the Dartmouth Lightweight Men.  Listen to this podcast to hear his thoughts on rowing, his favorite rowing races, and the future of lightweight rowing.

]]> No 2023e11 - Greg Hughes - Princeton 121 121 2023e11 - Greg Hughes - Princeton full 1dbae99e-6264-4ac0-ac9c-bda3048105a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffb33512 Greg Hughes is a Princeton Tiger.  A 4 year rower at Princeton, Greg competed with the National team for a couple years before coming back and becoming a coach at Princeton.  Now, more than 20 years later, he continues to lead the successful Tiger Heavyweights.  Not the biggest rower, Greg found his way to rowing at Brentwood, before making his way to Princeton.  His story is something all rowers should hear!

]]> Greg Hughes is a Princeton Tiger.  A 4 year rower at Princeton, Greg competed with the National team for a couple years before coming back and becoming a coach at Princeton.  Now, more than 20 years later, he continues to lead the successful Tiger Heavyweights.  Not the biggest rower, Greg found his way to rowing at Brentwood, before making his way to Princeton.  His story is something all rowers should hear!

]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4459 Greg Hughes is a Princeton Tiger.  A 4 year rower at Princeton, Greg competed with the National team for a couple years before coming back and becoming a coach at Princeton.  Now, more than 20 years later, he continues to lead the successful Tiger Heavyweights.  Not the biggest rower, Greg found his way to rowing at Brentwood, before making his way to Princeton.  His story is something all rowers should hear!

]]> No 2023e10 - Matt Smith - Princeton 120 120 2023e10 - Matt Smith - Princeton full 245ada33-01c7-482a-9ab3-e8d6ac147086 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14b883ea Matt Smith is the Associate Head Coach of the Princeton Mens Crew Team.  Matt grew up in Virginia, went to school at Wisconsin and served our country as an officer in the US Army before coming back to the US and getting involved in coaching rowing.  This is a great conversation with an amazing coach!

]]> Matt Smith is the Associate Head Coach of the Princeton Mens Crew Team.  Matt grew up in Virginia, went to school at Wisconsin and served our country as an officer in the US Army before coming back to the US and getting involved in coaching rowing.  This is a great conversation with an amazing coach!

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4236 Matt Smith is the Associate Head Coach of the Princeton Mens Crew Team.  Matt grew up in Virginia, went to school at Wisconsin and served our country as an officer in the US Army before coming back to the US and getting involved in coaching rowing.  This is a great conversation with an amazing coach!

]]> No 2023e9 - Yaz Farooq - Washington Women 119 119 2023e9 - Yaz Farooq - Washington Women full d8a26ad9-907c-4553-b658-ccd6ff3d28a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ac181af This week we have an amazing podcast with the legendary Yaz Farooq!
Be sure to listen to her story about her journey from being a coxswain at @badgerwrowing, to the national team, to @nbcolympics, to @stanfordwcrew, and now at @washingtonrowing!  Be sure to listen to the full podcast in the link above!

@yaz_farooq #rowing #usrowing #washingtonrowing

]]> This week we have an amazing podcast with the legendary Yaz Farooq!
Be sure to listen to her story about her journey from being a coxswain at @badgerwrowing, to the national team, to @nbcolympics, to @stanfordwcrew, and now at @washingtonrowing!  Be sure to listen to the full podcast in the link above!

@yaz_farooq #rowing #usrowing #washingtonrowing

]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:13:21 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4140 This week we have an amazing podcast with the legendary Yaz Farooq!
Be sure to listen to her story about her journey from being a coxswain at @badgerwrowing, to the national team, to @nbcolympics, to @stanfordwcrew, and now at @washingtonrowing!  Be sure to listen to the full podcast in the link above!

@yaz_farooq #rowing #usrowing #washingtonrowing

]]> No 2023e8 - Al Acosta - Cal Women 118 118 2023e8 - Al Acosta - Cal Women full 8d62f989-592a-44e5-b350-cc03407d6ace https://share.transistor.fm/s/a39290ac Al Acosta was a late starter.  He learned to row his freshman year of college, mainly because he heard they "had good parties".  Not long after, Al started his coaching career because of a conversation he had while sitting in traffic in Oakland.  Yes, this is a true story, you will have to listen for the details.  After starting the successful Stanford Lightweight Womens team, Al now finds himself leading the Cal Women.  This is a great conversation with a great coach!

]]> Al Acosta was a late starter.  He learned to row his freshman year of college, mainly because he heard they "had good parties".  Not long after, Al started his coaching career because of a conversation he had while sitting in traffic in Oakland.  Yes, this is a true story, you will have to listen for the details.  After starting the successful Stanford Lightweight Womens team, Al now finds himself leading the Cal Women.  This is a great conversation with a great coach!

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3204 Al Acosta was a late starter.  He learned to row his freshman year of college, mainly because he heard they "had good parties".  Not long after, Al started his coaching career because of a conversation he had while sitting in traffic in Oakland.  Yes, this is a true story, you will have to listen for the details.  After starting the successful Stanford Lightweight Womens team, Al now finds himself leading the Cal Women.  This is a great conversation with a great coach!

]]> No 2023e7 - Todd Kennett - Cornell University 117 117 2023e7 - Todd Kennett - Cornell University full 2dcdabef-0d16-4547-b826-3f1c50a759a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/936f5c80 Alex has a great conversation with Cornell head coach Todd Kennett!  They cover everything from throwing hay bales, to sled dogs, to why bringing back freshman rowing at the IRA level could be important.  Dont miss these great stories with Todd!

]]> Alex has a great conversation with Cornell head coach Todd Kennett!  They cover everything from throwing hay bales, to sled dogs, to why bringing back freshman rowing at the IRA level could be important.  Dont miss these great stories with Todd!

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:52:32 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3749 Alex has a great conversation with Cornell head coach Todd Kennett!  They cover everything from throwing hay bales, to sled dogs, to why bringing back freshman rowing at the IRA level could be important.  Dont miss these great stories with Todd!

]]> No 2023e6 - Will Porter - Yale University 116 116 2023e6 - Will Porter - Yale University full b32b9dac-df2b-4ca3-ab10-e0628a5df680 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9da29f7e Will Porter is one of the most successful Womens rowing coaches in history, but a very successful rower in his own right.  Will rowed internationally, and even set the course record at @hocr1965 before his coaching career started.  Be sure to check out this great podcast!

]]> Will Porter is one of the most successful Womens rowing coaches in history, but a very successful rower in his own right.  Will rowed internationally, and even set the course record at @hocr1965 before his coaching career started.  Be sure to check out this great podcast!

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:18:48 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3364 Will Porter is one of the most successful Womens rowing coaches in history, but a very successful rower in his own right.  Will rowed internationally, and even set the course record at @hocr1965 before his coaching career started.  Be sure to check out this great podcast!

]]> No 2023e5 - Dave Reischman - Syracuse Mens Rowing 115 115 2023e5 - Dave Reischman - Syracuse Mens Rowing full 3d7db5d0-a326-4ac6-8e13-0537db59fa56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45e9d112 It all started in a dream.  No, seriously, Dave had a dream about it!  Without dreaming about being in a boat, and some determination, who knows where Syracuse Head Coach Dave Reischman might have ended up.  Dave started rowing at Gonzaga, and then got his coaching start under the legendary Harry Parker.  Now 21 seasons later, Dave has Syracuse Mens Rowing in as good of a position as they have ever been.

]]> It all started in a dream.  No, seriously, Dave had a dream about it!  Without dreaming about being in a boat, and some determination, who knows where Syracuse Head Coach Dave Reischman might have ended up.  Dave started rowing at Gonzaga, and then got his coaching start under the legendary Harry Parker.  Now 21 seasons later, Dave has Syracuse Mens Rowing in as good of a position as they have ever been.

]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3636 It all started in a dream.  No, seriously, Dave had a dream about it!  Without dreaming about being in a boat, and some determination, who knows where Syracuse Head Coach Dave Reischman might have ended up.  Dave started rowing at Gonzaga, and then got his coaching start under the legendary Harry Parker.  Now 21 seasons later, Dave has Syracuse Mens Rowing in as good of a position as they have ever been.

]]> No 2023e4 - Chris Clark - Wisconsin Mens Rowing 114 114 2023e4 - Chris Clark - Wisconsin Mens Rowing full a644edae-6ee3-44ea-8d79-5a38d1453eb1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/094a5e60 2023e4 - Chris Clark - Wisconsin
Chris Clark has been a staple in Wisconsin since the mid 1990s and has solidified himself as one of the best coaches in college rowing.  Originally from California, ending up in cold and snowy Madison, Wisconsin would have seemed very unlikely, but after catching the rowing bug at Orange Coast College, transferring to Cal and a short stint [living in a VW Van] at Navy, Chris found himself at Wisconsin and has been there ever since.  Dont miss this episode!

]]> 2023e4 - Chris Clark - Wisconsin
Chris Clark has been a staple in Wisconsin since the mid 1990s and has solidified himself as one of the best coaches in college rowing.  Originally from California, ending up in cold and snowy Madison, Wisconsin would have seemed very unlikely, but after catching the rowing bug at Orange Coast College, transferring to Cal and a short stint [living in a VW Van] at Navy, Chris found himself at Wisconsin and has been there ever since.  Dont miss this episode!

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3256 2023e4 - Chris Clark - Wisconsin
Chris Clark has been a staple in Wisconsin since the mid 1990s and has solidified himself as one of the best coaches in college rowing.  Originally from California, ending up in cold and snowy Madison, Wisconsin would have seemed very unlikely, but after catching the rowing bug at Orange Coast College, transferring to Cal and a short stint [living in a VW Van] at Navy, Chris found himself at Wisconsin and has been there ever since.  Dont miss this episode!

]]> No 2023e3 - Scott Frandsen - Cal Men's Rowing 113 113 2023e3 - Scott Frandsen - Cal Men's Rowing full 8fecaa4f-ad1e-4de3-8334-79a78bb55d16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63594d3b Thu, 26 Jan 2023 12:29:40 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3366 2023e3 - Scott Frandsen - Cal Scott Frandsen might be one of the most competitive guys we have ever spoken to. Scott grew up in Canada, rowed at Cal, raced for Canada at the olympics and is now back at Cal trying to leave his mark in a program full of history. You dont want to miss this episode! 2023e3 - Scott Frandsen - Cal Scott Frandsen might be one of the most competitive guys we have ever spoken to. Scott grew up in Canada, rowed at Cal, raced for Canada at the olympics and is now back at Cal trying to leave his mark in a program full of hi No 2023e2 - Mike Gennaro - Yale Men's Rowing 112 112 2023e2 - Mike Gennaro - Yale Men's Rowing full f43bd7a6-b755-44ae-bd4f-1fdb425f698e https://share.transistor.fm/s/28b9b2a5 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3243 What better follow up to 2023e1's interview with Steve Gladstone, future head coach of Yale, Mike Gennaro. Mike is Philly guy through and through, learning to row at the legendary St. Joe's Prep. After rowing at Prep, he spent time at Syracuse and the national team before getting the opportunity to coach with coach Gladstone. Now, after 7 years of dedicated learning, Mike looks forward to this last season under Gladstone before taking the helm. What better follow up to 2023e1's interview with Steve Gladstone, future head coach of Yale, Mike Gennaro. Mike is Philly guy through and through, learning to row at the legendary St. Joe's Prep. After rowing at Prep, he spent time at Syracuse and the n No 2023e1 - Steve Gladstone - Yale Men's Rowing 111 111 2023e1 - Steve Gladstone - Yale Men's Rowing full 117a76a4-fdbb-40aa-80d2-fc826195f163 https://share.transistor.fm/s/373fa0c0 Rowers Choice Podcast - 2023e1 Steve Gladstone
Steve Gladstone has won more races at the elite level than most coaches will win in entire careers.  With experience at Cal, Brown, and Yale, Steve is arguably one of the top rowing coaches in history.  Don't miss this amazing interview!

]]> Rowers Choice Podcast - 2023e1 Steve Gladstone
Steve Gladstone has won more races at the elite level than most coaches will win in entire careers.  With experience at Cal, Brown, and Yale, Steve is arguably one of the top rowing coaches in history.  Don't miss this amazing interview!

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4180 Rowers Choice Podcast - 2023e1 Steve Gladstone Steve Gladstone has won more races at the elite level than most coaches will win in entire careers. With experience at Cal, Brown, and Yale, Steve is arguably one of the top rowing coaches in history. Don't miss this amazing interview! Rowers Choice Podcast - 2023e1 Steve Gladstone Steve Gladstone has won more races at the elite level than most coaches will win in entire careers. With experience at Cal, Brown, and Yale, Steve is arguably one of the top rowing coaches in history. Don' Rowing No 2022e30 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Spencer Washburn 110 110 2022e30 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Spencer Washburn full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1375975594 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d2526fb Fri, 04 Nov 2022 05:00:25 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3502 Spencer comes from a family with deep rowing history. Spencer's Grandfather was a rowing coach, Spencer's father was a rowing coach, and it only makes sense that Spencer became a rowing coach. Spencer started his rowing career taking naps in his dads launch while he coached, then went on to a great career at Princeton and is now the head coach at Deerfield Academy, where he coaches with one of his brothers. You could say that Spencer was born to be a rowing coach! Spencer comes from a family with deep rowing history. Spencer's Grandfather was a rowing coach, Spencer's father was a rowing coach, and it only makes sense that Spencer became a rowing coach. Spencer started his rowing career taking naps in his dads la No 2022e29 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Fr. Mark Connell - San Miguel 109 109 2022e29 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Fr. Mark Connell - San Miguel full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1370204893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f5378fc Wed, 26 Oct 2022 04:00:27 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2965 2022e29 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Fr. Mark Connell - San Miguel This was not the podcast we expected when we started. Father Mark Connell got his first taste of rowing in high school, but wasn't in the sport long. After he understood that God has some other plans for him, he became a priest and ultimately ended up at San Miguel Academy. Nearly 48 years later, Fr. Mark is changing the sport and the lives of kids at San Miguel Academy. Please take 5 minutes to support this program! https://newburghsanmiguel.org/programs/san-miguel-rowing/ 2022e29 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Fr. Mark Connell - San Miguel This was not the podcast we expected when we started. Father Mark Connell got his first taste of rowing in high school, but wasn't in the sport long. After he understood that God has some o No 2022e28 - James Long Lerno - Newport Sea Base 108 108 2022e28 - James Long Lerno - Newport Sea Base full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1355849620 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e38a0947 Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:12 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3239 2022e28 - James Long Lerno - Newport Sea Base James Got his start back at Long Beach Crew before rowing at both Orange Coast College and Cal. He then trained and raced with the US National team before an injury caused him to stop competing and start coaching. Now James has coached at Marin, USC, and is not the Executive Director of Newport Sea Base. One of the top coaches in the country, James led his boys to win the 4x in the 2022 National Championship. 2022e28 - James Long Lerno - Newport Sea Base James Got his start back at Long Beach Crew before rowing at both Orange Coast College and Cal. He then trained and raced with the US National team before an injury caused him to stop competing and start coac No 2022e27 - Julian Canha - DC National 107 107 2022e27 - Julian Canha - DC National full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1352540893 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9482ed3c Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:00:32 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3036 2022e27 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Julian Canha Julian's love of rowing started young. His father was a rower and needed a coxswain to steer the masters boat early in the morning. This was the hook Julian needed. After being part of a small team at Montclair, and having to fight for every stroke at Michigan, Julian eventually got the coaching bug while at law school. Now, years later, Julian is teaching kids in the greater Washington DC area about rowing, and making a fast team in the process! 2022e27 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Julian Canha Julian's love of rowing started young. His father was a rower and needed a coxswain to steer the masters boat early in the morning. This was the hook Julian needed. After being part of a small team at Mon No 2022e26 - Julie Hansen - Babbel 106 106 2022e26 - Julie Hansen - Babbel full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1348171120 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65ed327b Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:39:37 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1310 2022e26 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Julie Hansen - Babbel - 106 Julie Hansen is relatively new to rowing, but has already found herself immersed in the sport. Julie is the US CEO of Babbel, and about 5 years ago decided to check out rowing. Following a rowing class, Julie is now a member of Pelham Community Rowing Association and uses rowing as a way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Additionally her daughter rows on the exceptional Greenwich team, giving them something extra to talk about at the dinner table. Enjoy this fun podcast with Julie! 2022e26 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Julie Hansen - Babbel - 106 Julie Hansen is relatively new to rowing, but has already found herself immersed in the sport. Julie is the US CEO of Babbel, and about 5 years ago decided to check out rowing. Following a r No 2022e25 - Beth Anderson - NorCal 105 105 2022e25 - Beth Anderson - NorCal full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1343744638 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b4af635 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:01:04 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3319 2022e25 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Beth Anderson One of the funniest and best podcast guests we have had yet! Her path to rowing was anything but typical. Introduced to rowing by a legend of a coach in Bebe Bryans, Beth caught the rowing bug, and spent time coaching at Purdue, UCDavis, Oakland Strokes and now NorCAl. Check out today's podcast with @norcal.crew Executive Director Beth Anderson! #rowing #usrowing #rowerschoice #rowingrelated 2022e25 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Beth Anderson One of the funniest and best podcast guests we have had yet! Her path to rowing was anything but typical. Introduced to rowing by a legend of a coach in Bebe Bryans, Beth caught the rowing bug, and spent ti No 2022e24 - Sarah Puddicombe - Capital Crew 104 104 2022e24 - Sarah Puddicombe - Capital Crew full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1339381249 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c55f219c Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:14:10 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3575 2022e24 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Sarah Puddicombe Don't miss todays podcast with Capital Junior Crew coach Sarah Puddicombe! We were so excited to have her join us to talk about how she got into rowing, her college racing experience, her time at Cal, and everything she has going now at Capital Crew! #rowing #usrowing #rowingrelated #finishlineshellrepair #rowerschoice @capital_jrcrew 2022e24 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Sarah Puddicombe Don't miss todays podcast with Capital Junior Crew coach Sarah Puddicombe! We were so excited to have her join us to talk about how she got into rowing, her college racing experience, her time at Cal, and No 2022e23 - Holly Hatton - Bromfield Acton - Boxborough Rowing 103 103 2022e23 - Holly Hatton - Bromfield Acton - Boxborough Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1335043666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45d25b56 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:30:09 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4092 2022e23 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Holly Hatton - Bromfield Acton - Boxborough Rowing Holly Hatton is a rowing legend. Not many people with her experience and who competed at her level can say they found rowing through a party with friends in Philadelphia. Holly competed in some of the most elite rowing races around the world, and has great stories about her time rowing and competing with the National Team. After she was done competing, she has build a legendary coaching career coaching at Harvard/Radcliffe for 13 years, Boston University for 12 years, and now at Bromfield Acton Boxborough. She was an amazing guest and we cant wait to hear more of her stories! 2022e23 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Holly Hatton - Bromfield Acton - Boxborough Rowing Holly Hatton is a rowing legend. Not many people with her experience and who competed at her level can say they found rowing through a party with friends in Philadelphi No 2022e22 - John Fife - St Joes Prep 102 102 2022e22 - John Fife - St Joes Prep full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1330440649 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c1b12bc Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:00:38 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4298 2022e22 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Fife John Fife wasn't the biggest and fastest kid at The Prep, but he was consistent, always working hard, and didnt miss his opportunity when it presented itself. After being introduced to rowing at The Prep, Coach Fife went on to Penn and eventually law school at Rutgers. While at law school, Coach Fife got hooked on coaching and from there made it his career. After a successful stint at Jesuit Prep in Dallas, he is now back at his alma-mater, leading them to major wins in the last couple years. Coach Fife and Alex talk about his approach and practices leading up to some of the biggest races, as well as the importance of taking some time away to renew the drive each season. 2022e22 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Fife John Fife wasn't the biggest and fastest kid at The Prep, but he was consistent, always working hard, and didnt miss his opportunity when it presented itself. After being introduced to rowing at The Prep, Coac No 2022e21 - Mike Wallin - CRF 101 101 2022e21 - Mike Wallin - CRF full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1325731903 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54ab65d3 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:19:49 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4072 2022e21 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation. Mike Wallin is not your average rowing coach. Mike got his start with St Joes Prep when he was looking for something to do to stay in shape for basketball. After rowing at Prep for Philly legend Bill Lamb, he rowed at Cal for the legendary Steve Gladstone. Now Mike is building his own incredible career in Chicago. When Mike showed up in Chicago, the team didnt look like it does now. He strategically grew the team, rowing primarily 8s, with a unique practice philosophy of less meters, but more power. Coming off a win in the Womens 8 at Youth Nationals, we interviewed Mike as he was prepping to take the U19 US National team Womens 8+ to the world championships. [Spoiler Alert: They won that race too]. Do not miss this podcast with Mike Wallin! 2022e21 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation. Mike Wallin is not your average rowing coach. Mike got his start with St Joes Prep when he was looking for something to do to stay in shape for basketball. After rowing at Prep No 2022e20 - Chris Leonard - White Rock 100 100 2022e20 - Chris Leonard - White Rock full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1321608055 https://share.transistor.fm/s/033d7ffe Wed, 10 Aug 2022 11:00:32 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4220 2022e20 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Chris Leonard Chris Leonard is the Head Coach of White Rock Rowing in Dallas Texas. Chris got his start in rowing in New York at Iona Prep when he was carried down to the coaches office when they needed a coxswain. After coxing at Iona Prep and then at Marist, Chris has gone East and West, coaching at Harvard, Marin, Capital and now at White Rock Rowing. Chris's knowledge of rowing combined with his passion for rowing is contagious! 2022e20 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Chris Leonard Chris Leonard is the Head Coach of White Rock Rowing in Dallas Texas. Chris got his start in rowing in New York at Iona Prep when he was carried down to the coaches office when they needed a coxswain. After No 2022e19 - Ted Haley - St Albans Rowing 99 99 2022e19 - Ted Haley - St Albans Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1316638093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07ea7c19 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:00:22 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3762 2022e19 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Ted Haley Ted Haley is the head coach of St Albans Rowing. After getting his start at Canisius High, he went on to row at Georgetown in Washington DC. Ted's simple and straightforward approach has given him great success since 1993 when he started at St. Albans. 2022e19 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Ted Haley Ted Haley is the head coach of St Albans Rowing. After getting his start at Canisius High, he went on to row at Georgetown in Washington DC. Ted's simple and straightforward approach has given him great success No 2022e18 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Kari Hughes - Washington College 98 98 2022e18 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Kari Hughes - Washington College full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1280363785 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e14a48f Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:20:31 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3499 She almost left rowing! When she started at rowing as a freshman in college, Kari almost walked away from the sport. Now 30+ years later she has spent most of her life in and around rowing. Rowing at Stanford and then Navy, she then spent time in her single while stationed on base and following other practices on the Potomac. Now as the head coach at Washington College, Kari is sharing her passion with the students there. This is a fun and amazing story! She almost left rowing! When she started at rowing as a freshman in college, Kari almost walked away from the sport. Now 30+ years later she has spent most of her life in and around rowing. Rowing at Stanford and then Navy, she then spent time in her s No RowersChoice Live - Washington DC 97 97 RowersChoice Live - Washington DC full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1275289102 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bad70b77 Thu, 26 May 2022 04:00:20 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 5853 This is a special edition podcast. In April, Rowers Choice recorded its 3rd ever RowersChoice Live, a Live special event where we brought three college coaches to Washington DC. Eric Carcich of UMass, Bryan Volpenhein of Penn, and Rebecca Grzybowski of Temple joined us in front of a live audience of athletes, coaches and parents to discuss culture, the transition from high school to college rowing, and how to manage the recruiting process. This conversation covered a number of great topics and included a Live Question and Answer session at the end where parents, athletes and coaches were able to ask questions to this group of coaches. This is a special edition podcast. In April, Rowers Choice recorded its 3rd ever RowersChoice Live, a Live special event where we brought three college coaches to Washington DC. Eric Carcich of UMass, Bryan Volpenhein of Penn, and Rebecca Grzybowski of T No 2022e17 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Dan Martin - Grand Valley 96 96 2022e17 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Dan Martin - Grand Valley full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1266921376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62aef7b4 Thu, 12 May 2022 08:03:27 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3044 Dan Martin is the head coach of Grand Valley State University. Dan got his start down in Virginia's beautiful Occoquan Reservoir with Lake Braddock Crew and then was a walk on at University of Virginia mens crew team. After becoming a high school chemistry teacher, Dan realized how much he loved coaching and it became a full time pursuit. Now the head coach at Grand Valley State University, Dan is writing a new chapter in their storied history book. To learn more about Grand Valley State University rowing, you can find dan here: https://www.gvsu.edu/clubsports/rowing-club-30.htm Dan Martin is the head coach of Grand Valley State University. Dan got his start down in Virginia's beautiful Occoquan Reservoir with Lake Braddock Crew and then was a walk on at University of Virginia mens crew team. After becoming a high school chemis No 2022e16 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Jamie Francis - Stetson 95 95 2022e16 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Jamie Francis - Stetson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1260901204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e19c462 Thu, 05 May 2022 05:00:13 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4024 It all started with the 'Salad Bar'. Stetson University head coach Jamie Francis learned to row in the salad bar? at the salad bar? In a boat named the salad bar because his high school program had bought the boat from a restaurant that was using the boat to display the salad bar. From there Jamie went on to row in college, and moved into coaching. After a journey that included Penn State, Mercyhurst, and Embry Riddle, Jamie now is the head coach of Stetson University where he is seeing early success. To learn more about Stetson University Rowing, you can find more information here: https://gohatters.com/sports/womens-rowing #rowing #usrowing #stetsonuniversity It all started with the 'Salad Bar'. Stetson University head coach Jamie Francis learned to row in the salad bar? at the salad bar? In a boat named the salad bar because his high school program had bought the boat from a restaurant that was using the bo No 2022e15 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Glenn Putyrae - Alabama 94 94 2022e15 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Glenn Putyrae - Alabama full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1257377290 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5c182e9 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:00:11 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3829 He may have never gotten above the 3rd 8+ while at Washington, but Glenn Putyrae has been coaching collegiately for almost 20 years at the highest level. Starting first as a graduate assistant and cleaning carpets to make ends meet, Glenn has experience at Gonzaga and Georgetown, all of which made him an ideal candidate for Alabama where he has been the head coach since 2018. This is a great podcast! To learn more about Alabama Womens Rowing and connect with Glenn, you can find out more information here: https://rolltide.com/sports/womens-rowing He may have never gotten above the 3rd 8+ while at Washington, but Glenn Putyrae has been coaching collegiately for almost 20 years at the highest level. Starting first as a graduate assistant and cleaning carpets to make ends meet, Glenn has experience No 2022e14 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nancy LaRocque - Dartmouth 93 93 2022e14 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nancy LaRocque - Dartmouth full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1253877619 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dbbea21 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:24 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3272 Dartmouth Womens head coach Nancy LaRocque has some amazing coaching experience. Originally from New Hampshire, Dartmouth is pretty close to home for Nancy. Nancy has a wealth of coaching experience to pull from, starting at Vassar, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Madison, with a couple stints at Specialized Bikes too! Now at Dartmouth, Nancy has her eyes on winning an Ivy League title. If you are interested in connecting with Nancy or Dartmouth Womens rowing, you can find more information here: https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/womens-rowing Dartmouth Womens head coach Nancy LaRocque has some amazing coaching experience. Originally from New Hampshire, Dartmouth is pretty close to home for Nancy. Nancy has a wealth of coaching experience to pull from, starting at Vassar, West Virginia, Tenne No 2022e13 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Maddie Davis Tully - Boston University 92 92 2022e13 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Maddie Davis Tully - Boston University full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1250321008 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb693fdd Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:29:48 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3642 Maddie has rowed and been a part of rowing programs in some of the most iconic rowing places in the US. She started on Boathouse Row, rowed at Princeton, coached in San Francisco, and is now the head coach and director of rowing at Boston University. This is an amazing conversation! To learn more about BU rowing and get in touch with Maddie, you can find more info here : https://goterriers.com/sports/womens-crew Maddie has rowed and been a part of rowing programs in some of the most iconic rowing places in the US. She started on Boathouse Row, rowed at Princeton, coached in San Francisco, and is now the head coach and director of rowing at Boston University. Th No 2022e12 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Manny Valentin - Skidmore 91 91 2022e12 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Manny Valentin - Skidmore full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1246081759 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d28775c5 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:23:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3600 Manny was supposed to play college basketball. When he got to Ithaca he expected to be the garbageman on the basketball team. Now, Manny is the head coach at Skidmore College. After at Ithaca and briefly at Marietta, Manny honed his skills at Sagamore and Saratoga before landing at Skidmore. Now at Skidmore, Manny is working hard to preserve the legacy before him while writing a new chapter in Skidmore Rowing history. To learn more about Skidmore Crew, check out -https://skidmoreathletics.com/sports/womens-crew Manny was supposed to play college basketball. When he got to Ithaca he expected to be the garbageman on the basketball team. Now, Manny is the head coach at Skidmore College. After at Ithaca and briefly at Marietta, Manny honed his skills at Sagamore No Rowers Choice Live in Nashville at Montgomery Bell Academy 90 90 Rowers Choice Live in Nashville at Montgomery Bell Academy full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1241960155 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7f910cb Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:22:39 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4086 Rowers Choice Live in Nashville at Montgomery Bell Academy was a great night. We host a great conversation with Nich Lee Parker from Columbia University and Sam Pratt of Adrian College to talk about rowing in college and rowing at the next level. This is a must listen to show! Rowers Choice Live in Nashville at Montgomery Bell Academy was a great night. We host a great conversation with Nich Lee Parker from Columbia University and Sam Pratt of Adrian College to talk about rowing in college and rowing at the next level. This i No 2022e11 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Bryan Volpenhein - UPenn 89 89 2022e11 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Bryan Volpenhein - UPenn full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1233099658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b91c848 Thu, 24 Mar 2022 04:00:03 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3454 3 time Olympian. 3 time World Champ. Who wouldn't want to row for Bryan Volpenhein. Penn's Heavyweight mens rowing coach, Bryan Volpenhein, is a fierce competitor and is bringing that energy to Penn. Late to the sport, Bryan started rowing at Ohio State and quickly climbed the USRowing ladder. After a heartbreaking silver at the worlds in 2003, his race in Athens was legendary. Now Bryan is building Penn into a tough competitor. 3 time Olympian. 3 time World Champ. Who wouldn't want to row for Bryan Volpenhein. Penn's Heavyweight mens rowing coach, Bryan Volpenhein, is a fierce competitor and is bringing that energy to Penn. Late to the sport, Bryan started rowing at Ohio State No 2022e10 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Asiya Mahmud - Drexel 88 88 2022e10 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Asiya Mahmud - Drexel full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1233097864 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4f09ad7 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:13 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2407 Asiya Mahmud got her start at a small program in Oak Crest, NJ. Now she is the Associate Head Coach of Rowing at Drexel University. Additionally, Asiya spent the summer of 2021 coaching the US Junior National Womens 4+ to Gold at the world championships! She is an amazing leader around the water and Drexel is very lucky to have her. To learn more about Drexel Rowing and connect with Asiya, check out Drexel Rowing at https://drexeldragons.com/sports/womens-crew/roster/coaches/asiya-mahmud/1475 Asiya Mahmud got her start at a small program in Oak Crest, NJ. Now she is the Associate Head Coach of Rowing at Drexel University. Additionally, Asiya spent the summer of 2021 coaching the US Junior National Womens 4+ to Gold at the world championships No 2022e9 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Martin Stone - Notre Dame 87 87 2022e9 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Martin Stone - Notre Dame full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1229760250 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63963c26 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:02:21 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2554 Martin Stone got his start as a freshman at St. Marys College, started in a wooden Pocock 8+ and he was hooked! After coaching at Navy for a few years, Martin had the opportunity to build a program at Notre Dame and jumped at the opportunity. After taking the job in 1997, Martin has spent the last 25 years building an incredible program at Notre Dame. To learn more about Martin and get in touch with Notre Dame Rowing, check out https://und.com/sports/wrow/! Martin Stone got his start as a freshman at St. Marys College, started in a wooden Pocock 8+ and he was hooked! After coaching at Navy for a few years, Martin had the opportunity to build a program at Notre Dame and jumped at the opportunity. After taki No 2022e8 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Eric Carcich - UMass 86 86 2022e8 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Eric Carcich - UMass full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1225549834 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57238491 Thu, 03 Mar 2022 05:28:12 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3286 He could have been a landscape architect... If it wasn't for a quick conversation with his coach Stew Stokes on a dock when he was a senior at UMass, Eric Carcich may have never ended up in coaching. After graduation, Eric got into coaching, starting at Umass, and quickly had the coaching bug. Over a 20 + career at starting at UMass, Yale, Penn, George Washington, and Cornell, Coach Carcich is now back at UMass leading the Minutewomen. His career is defined by hard work, and strong networking. To learn more about Eric and UMass rowing, check out -https://umassathletics.com/sports/womens-rowing He could have been a landscape architect... If it wasn't for a quick conversation with his coach Stew Stokes on a dock when he was a senior at UMass, Eric Carcich may have never ended up in coaching. After graduation, Eric got into coaching, starting at No 2022e7 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Cory Conzemius - Oklahoma City University 85 85 2022e7 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Cory Conzemius - Oklahoma City University full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1221695464 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f22add1 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 07:34:32 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3155 Cory Conzemius has been around rowing for a long time. He is constantly making programs faster, first up and down the east coast, then in the midwest, and now in the central plains. Cory's willingness to grow and try new things has given him the opportunity to grow into the great coach he has become. Now at Oklahoma City University, Cory has a vision to make Oklahoma City into the powerhouse program it should be. To learn more about OKCU rowing check them out here:https://www.ocusports.com/sports/mens-rowing Cory Conzemius has been around rowing for a long time. He is constantly making programs faster, first up and down the east coast, then in the midwest, and now in the central plains. Cory's willingness to grow and try new things has given him the opportu No 2022e6 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nich Lee Parker - Columbia 84 84 2022e6 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nich Lee Parker - Columbia full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1212774772 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f01e4f21 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:00:04 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2988 Things could have turned out much different for Columbia University coach Nich Lee Parker. The goal was music, the result is being one of the top lightweight mens rowing coaches in the country. Things weren't always perfect for Nich, but after a humbling introduction to rowing a 2000m piece [thanks to Olympian Bryan Volpenheim], Nich got hooked on rowing and never looked back. Ohio State, Purdue, Yale and currently Columbia, Nick has some great rowing stories to tell. To learn more about Nick Lee Parker and Columbia rowing, check out this link - https://gocolumbialions.com/sports/lightweight-rowing To find Nich's awesome Be Here Now hat, check out https://sunlifeorganics.com/collections/all Things could have turned out much different for Columbia University coach Nich Lee Parker. The goal was music, the result is being one of the top lightweight mens rowing coaches in the country. Things weren't always perfect for Nich, but after a humblin No 2022e5 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Rebecca Gronsdahl - Fordham 83 83 2022e5 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Rebecca Gronsdahl - Fordham full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1212772762 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd49012b Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:00:27 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2544 "Tall Athletes Wanted; or those tough enough to make up the difference!" Looking for something to do while at college, Rebecca wasn't going to shy away from that note. Rebecca first learned to row at UCSB, and now, just a few years later has worked her way up and earned herself the head coaching role at Fordham University in New York City. Alex and Rebecca have a great conversation about her path to Fordham and overcoming the obstacles she faces being one of the youngest women to coach a D1 program! To learn more about Fordham Rowing, you can get in touch with Rebecca by visiting this link: https://fordhamsports.com/sports/womens-rowing "Tall Athletes Wanted; or those tough enough to make up the difference!" Looking for something to do while at college, Rebecca wasn't going to shy away from that note. Rebecca first learned to row at UCSB, and now, just a few years later has worked her wa No Rowers Choice Live - January 2022 - Dallas 82 82 Rowers Choice Live - January 2022 - Dallas full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1209146203 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c85ccb61 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 09:43:22 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 4669 Rowers Choice Live - January 2022 - Dallas On January 31, 2022, We brought two coaches to Dallas to talk rowing. Dave O'Neill of Texas and Nick Johnson of Barry came to Dallas with us to discuss three main topics. 1. The Future of high school, college and national team rowing. 2. How do you prepare for the transition between High School and College? 3. What is the best way to navigate the recruiting process. We also gave parents, coaches and athletes in the audience an opportunity to ask questions directly to the coaches. This was an incredible show and one not to be skipped. Rowers Choice Live - January 2022 - Dallas On January 31, 2022, We brought two coaches to Dallas to talk rowing. Dave O'Neill of Texas and Nick Johnson of Barry came to Dallas with us to discuss three main topics. 1. The Future of high school, college a No 2022e4 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Boyd - Iona College 81 81 2022e4 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Boyd - Iona College full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1208575123 https://share.transistor.fm/s/385936ec Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:28:53 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2843 Its very fitting that John Boyd is now the head coach at Iona College, after all it is where he first learned to row! John was part of a successful Iona team as a student, and in 2019, returned to Iona to take the helm. Alex has a great conversation with John, discussing his journey through coaching, starting at Radnor in Philadelphia before his return to Iona. If you are interested in learning more about Iona College rowing, you can check it out at https://icgaels.com/sports/2020/2/20/recruiting-information.aspx Its very fitting that John Boyd is now the head coach at Iona College, after all it is where he first learned to row! John was part of a successful Iona team as a student, and in 2019, returned to Iona to take the helm. Alex has a great conversation with No 2022e3 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Sam Pratt - Adrian 80 80 2022e3 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Sam Pratt - Adrian full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1204083367 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a6fda72 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 06:42:43 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2378 Sam Pratt was 5 years old when he first sat on a rowing machine. Son of two British rowers, Sam was destined to be in and around rowing. Alex has an excellent conversation with Sam about his journey through rowing to his current role as head coach of Adrian College Crew. Sam Pratt was 5 years old when he first sat on a rowing machine. Son of two British rowers, Sam was destined to be in and around rowing. Alex has an excellent conversation with Sam about his journey through rowing to his current role as head coach of Ad No 2022e2 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nick Johnson - Barry Univ 79 79 2022e2 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nick Johnson - Barry Univ full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1199512969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/830f7853 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:11:54 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2372 2022e2 Nick Johnson Barry University Nick Johnson is the head coach at Barry University and has been coaching for quite a while. He started as a high school coach, gaining some great experience working with a number of teams in the Washington DC area. Now at Barry University, he has a great squad and year round rowing in sunny Miami! Interested in rowing at Barry University? Check them out here: https://gobarrybucs.com/sports/rowing 2022e2 Nick Johnson Barry University Nick Johnson is the head coach at Barry University and has been coaching for quite a while. He started as a high school coach, gaining some great experience working with a number of teams in the Washington DC area. No 2022e1 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Jaclyn Smith - Long Island University 78 78 2022e1 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Jaclyn Smith - Long Island University full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1195134046 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d08d25d Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:41:50 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2386 2022e1 Jaclyn Smith Long Island University Rowing Jacklyn Smith got her start on Long Island, so its only appropriate that she is now the head coach of Long Island University. This brand new program has an experienced, Olympian leading the charge for their brand new program. Listen to Alex and Jaclyn discuss her introduction to rowing, her path to the Olympics and her new role as the head coach at Long Island University Rowing! 2022e1 Jaclyn Smith Long Island University Rowing Jacklyn Smith got her start on Long Island, so its only appropriate that she is now the head coach of Long Island University. This brand new program has an experienced, Olympian leading the charge for the No 2021e18 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Alicea Strodel - Minnesota 77 77 2021e18 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Alicea Strodel - Minnesota full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1186189762 https://share.transistor.fm/s/daba51cd Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:44:12 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2881 We end this years podcasts with an awesome conversation with University of Minnesota Womens head coach, Alicea Strodel. Alicea took over the Gophers mid pandemic, and has been working to create an exciting new culture. She has a long history of rowing at Syracuse University prior to Minnesota as well. This is an excellent way to end our 2021 podcasts! Be sure to check out University of Minnesota Womens rowing at https://gophersports.com/sports/womens-rowing We end this years podcasts with an awesome conversation with University of Minnesota Womens head coach, Alicea Strodel. Alicea took over the Gophers mid pandemic, and has been working to create an exciting new culture. She has a long history of rowing a No 2021e17 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Kate Sweeney - Ohio State 76 76 2021e17 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Kate Sweeney - Ohio State full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1179679048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e188b6b3 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:56:51 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1619 Kate Sweeney was born to be a part of Ohio State. A third generation Buckeye, Kate attended and now is the head coach at Ohio's most prestigious institution. Listen to this great conversation between Kate and Alex. Find out more about Ohio State Rowing and connect with Kate at https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/w-rowing/ Kate Sweeney was born to be a part of Ohio State. A third generation Buckeye, Kate attended and now is the head coach at Ohio's most prestigious institution. Listen to this great conversation between Kate and Alex. Find out more about Ohio State Rowing No 2021e16 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Gregg Hartsuff - Michigan 75 75 2021e16 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Gregg Hartsuff - Michigan full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1169334379 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ac157f7 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:24 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2791 Gregg Hartsuff started rowing by accident. He was supposed to be playing football! Considering he was a 'late starter', it's incredible that Gregg has been the head coach at University of Michigan Men's rowing since 1992. His rowing knowledge is seemingly endless, he is a founder of ACRA rowing and he has made Michigan rowing a powerhouse program. Don't miss this podcast and be sure to check out Michigan mens rowing at https://michiganrowing.org Gregg Hartsuff started rowing by accident. He was supposed to be playing football! Considering he was a 'late starter', it's incredible that Gregg has been the head coach at University of Michigan Men's rowing since 1992. His rowing knowledge is seemin No 2021e15 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Debbie Prowse - Liberty 74 74 2021e15 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Debbie Prowse - Liberty full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1163376046 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e16c5942 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 05:00:29 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1925 Debbie Prowse had an amazing high school and college career at Holy Spirit High School and Boston University, before taking time away from rowing to raise her family. Now she is back in the mix as the head coach at Liberty University! Debbie Prowse had an amazing high school and college career at Holy Spirit High School and Boston University, before taking time away from rowing to raise her family. Now she is back in the mix as the head coach at Liberty University! No 2021e14 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Craig White - Brick City 73 73 2021e14 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Craig White - Brick City full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1158505702 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2eec375 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:48:18 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2948 Craig White is on a mission. He has a vision and a drive to change the sport for the better and knows what it is going to take to get it done. He isn't the loudest out there, but he is talking about what needs to happen, and is actually making the changes and doing the things that the sport of rowing needs to improve. This wasn't our traditional 1-on-1 podcast. Craig brought along some of his athletes to talk about their experiences and how rowing has made an impact of their lives. This is a must listen! First posted July 2020. Craig White is on a mission. He has a vision and a drive to change the sport for the better and knows what it is going to take to get it done. He isn't the loudest out there, but he is talking about what needs to happen, and is actually making the chang No 2021e13 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nobu - USRowing 72 72 2021e13 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Nobu - USRowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1153335457 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d8d1884 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:00:34 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2162 November 2021 - USRowing has recently voted to change the by laws and try to guide USRowing in a positive and forward direction. Alex had the chance to sit down with USRowing Board of Directors President Nobu Ishizuka and discuss the changes, what USRowing is trying to accomplish with the changes, and the future of USRowing. November 2021 - USRowing has recently voted to change the by laws and try to guide USRowing in a positive and forward direction. Alex had the chance to sit down with USRowing Board of Directors President Nobu Ishizuka and discuss the changes, what USRowi No 2021e12 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Brian Conley - Lehigh 71 71 2021e12 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Brian Conley - Lehigh full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1149630145 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1ac9660 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:17:02 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1888 Brian Conley is the Head Coach at Lehigh University. With experience at St. Joes Prep, Penn, Lower Merion, Dartmouth, and now Lehigh, Brian has been in and around rowing for a long time. He has used this experience to build one of the fastest programs in the Patriot League. He is an amazing coach and Lehigh is an amazing place to row. Check Lehigh Rowing out at https://lehighsports.com/sports/womens-rowing Brian Conley is the Head Coach at Lehigh University. With experience at St. Joes Prep, Penn, Lower Merion, Dartmouth, and now Lehigh, Brian has been in and around rowing for a long time. He has used this experience to build one of the fastest programs i No 2021e11 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Stephanie Ricker - Bryant 70 70 2021e11 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Stephanie Ricker - Bryant full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1145034172 https://share.transistor.fm/s/593c3311 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:05:35 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2096 Stephanie Ricker is the new head coach of Bryant University. She has great experience from a number of good schools, has overcome some difficulties, and is now on track to lead the new D1 team at Bryant University. Be sure to check this podcast out! Stephanie Ricker is the new head coach of Bryant University. She has great experience from a number of good schools, has overcome some difficulties, and is now on track to lead the new D1 team at Bryant University. Be sure to check this podcast out! No 2021e10 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Bebe Bryans - Wisco 69 69 2021e10 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Bebe Bryans - Wisco full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1084290979 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b60a1c0 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:51:46 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2381 When describing Bebe Bryans, "Successful" might be an understatement. With 13 consecutive NCAA appearances, she is clearly on another level. BeBe and Alex sit down and talk about her start in rowing, coaching at Georgetown, Michigan State, and Wisconsin, and the time she could have run over Bill Clinton. She was a wonderful guest and we hope you enjoy this podcast! When describing Bebe Bryans, "Successful" might be an understatement. With 13 consecutive NCAA appearances, she is clearly on another level. BeBe and Alex sit down and talk about her start in rowing, coaching at Georgetown, Michigan State, and Wisconsin No 2021e9 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Falesha Thrash - Texas Rowing Center 68 68 2021e9 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Falesha Thrash - Texas Rowing Center full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1071263812 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45b92b0d Tue, 22 Jun 2021 04:00:19 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1760 2021e9 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Falesha Thrash Alex sits down with Texas Rowing Center head coach Falesha Thrash to talk about her rowing background and he finds out about something that the Texas Rowing Center offers, that we have, literally, actually literally have never heard of. This concept is an awesome idea to grow the junior rowing! Check the podcast out! 2021e9 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Falesha Thrash Alex sits down with Texas Rowing Center head coach Falesha Thrash to talk about her rowing background and he finds out about something that the Texas Rowing Center offers, that we have, literally, actually l No 2021e8 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Bancheri - Stockton 67 67 2021e8 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Bancheri - Stockton full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1051514044 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d6573d1 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 09:21:25 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2958 Alex and John go back a long way! This is a great interview with one of the best rowing coaches in the country, Stockton University Head Coach John Bancheri. Its a dont miss interview where John and Alex talk about Johns rowing background, his coaching styles and his new coaching role. #rowing #usrowing Alex and John go back a long way! This is a great interview with one of the best rowing coaches in the country, Stockton University Head Coach John Bancheri. Its a dont miss interview where John and Alex talk about Johns rowing background, his coaching No 2021e6 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Anita DeFrantz 66 66 2021e6 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Anita DeFrantz full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1050478843 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a499f5e Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:26 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2702 2021e6 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Anita DeFrantz At this point, we have done a number of great podcasts. This one is one of our best yet. Alex gets the chance to sit down with and have a great conversation with rowing legend Anita DeFrantz. The have an amazing conversation about her start and career in rowing, and everything that we can continue to do to move the sport forward. 2021e6 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Anita DeFrantz At this point, we have done a number of great podcasts. This one is one of our best yet. Alex gets the chance to sit down with and have a great conversation with rowing legend Anita DeFrantz. The have an No 2021e7 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Cam K - US Rowing 65 65 2021e7 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Cam K - US Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1035342961 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7904267f Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:37:43 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2363 Cam Kiosoglous has been a USRowing coach since 2002. He grew up in Australia and moved to the US some 20 years ago. His passion and knowledge of rowing is extraordinary. He and Alex sit down and have an awesome conversation! Enjoy! Cam Kiosoglous has been a USRowing coach since 2002. He grew up in Australia and moved to the US some 20 years ago. His passion and knowledge of rowing is extraordinary. He and Alex sit down and have an awesome conversation! Enjoy! No 2021e5 - Rowers Choice Podcast - A Conversation With Martha And Morgan 64 64 2021e5 - Rowers Choice Podcast - A Conversation With Martha And Morgan full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1026011653 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca5d2d92 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:16:04 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2344 2021e5 - Rowers Choice Podcast - A Conversation With Martha And Morgan We were honored to have two excellent women in rowing sit down and have a fun conversation about what its like to be a 40 year old woman training and rowing. Please enjoy this conversation with Martha and Morgan! 2021e5 - Rowers Choice Podcast - A Conversation With Martha And Morgan We were honored to have two excellent women in rowing sit down and have a fun conversation about what its like to be a 40 year old woman training and rowing. Please enjoy this conver No 2021e4.1 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Jack Nunn - Roworx 63 63 2021e4.1 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Jack Nunn - Roworx full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1003628023 https://share.transistor.fm/s/572d152b Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:44:03 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3218 Rower, Ironman, Entrepreneur. Jack Nunn has a history in rowing that is nothing short of awesome. Son of rowing royalty, Jack has used is amazing rowing skills to launch his rowing career to a level that few have been to. His career at Cal Rowing was full of challenges, competition and 12 olympians! Dont miss part 1 of this interview with Jack Nunn! Rower, Ironman, Entrepreneur. Jack Nunn has a history in rowing that is nothing short of awesome. Son of rowing royalty, Jack has used is amazing rowing skills to launch his rowing career to a level that few have been to. His career at Cal Rowing was f No 2021e3 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Kevin Sauer - Virginia 62 62 2021e3 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Kevin Sauer - Virginia full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/995933266 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28e5bb51 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:21:22 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2510 Kevin Sauer has been coaching at University of Virginia for a long time. 9 National Champion boats, 1000 wins, and 8 Olympians later, not to mention his ridiculously long list of other accolades, Coach Sauer has an incredible winning pedigree. Alex and Coach Sauer talk about as much as they could during their 40 minute conversation. Everything from Kevins introduction to rowing, his time in the 2-+, his competing at the World Championships, and the incredible rowing culture he has brought and built at University of Virginia. Kevin Sauer has been coaching at University of Virginia for a long time. 9 National Champion boats, 1000 wins, and 8 Olympians later, not to mention his ridiculously long list of other accolades, Coach Sauer has an incredible winning pedigree. Alex and No 2021e2 - Rowers Choice Podcast w/ Chris Williams of Tideway Scullers 61 61 2021e2 - Rowers Choice Podcast w/ Chris Williams of Tideway Scullers full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/992887237 https://share.transistor.fm/s/faa2f6d9 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:05:50 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1653 Rowers Choice sits down with Tideway Scullers coach Chris Williams to talk about junior rowing, the pandemic, the challenges rowers face while rowing in the UK and the Global Rowing Challenge. Lots of great rowing talk here! Rowers Choice sits down with Tideway Scullers coach Chris Williams to talk about junior rowing, the pandemic, the challenges rowers face while rowing in the UK and the Global Rowing Challenge. Lots of great rowing talk here! No 2021e1 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Tytus - Pocock 60 60 2021e1 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Tytus - Pocock full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/970235671 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ad3a05 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:39 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2200 Alex sits down and talks with Owner and CEO of Pocock Racing Shells John Tytus, about the state of rowing in 2021. They talk about where the rowing season might be headed, how rowing shell companies will survive and why rowing is important. Alex sits down and talks with Owner and CEO of Pocock Racing Shells John Tytus, about the state of rowing in 2021. They talk about where the rowing season might be headed, how rowing shell companies will survive and why rowing is important. No Coaches Yelling S2e1 59 59 Coaches Yelling S2e1 full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/907101631 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6100dd4 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:42:11 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1005 We are back with an excellent new episode of Coaches Yelling featuring Premier Rowing League coaches Sarah Low, Matt Dignan, and Chris Leonard! We are back with an excellent new episode of Coaches Yelling featuring Premier Rowing League coaches Sarah Low, Matt Dignan, and Chris Leonard! No Coaches Yelling - S1e18 58 58 Coaches Yelling - S1e18 full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/867268456 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb449e5e Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:41:07 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2707 If you haven't watched an episode of Coaches Yelling yet, this is the one to watch. Over the course of 18 episodes, we have had some great conversations, some great debates and some amazing guests. This week, we are wrapping up season 1 of Coaches Yelling. We conclude season 1 with 4 very special guests. Eric Murray is back again, as well as fellow olympic rowing champion, Susan Francia. James Hill joins us as well, not as a rower, but as a former NFL player, and our 4th guest needs no introduction. Jackie Joyner Kersee rounds out the panel for this weeks Coaches Yelling. Q1. Should young athletes be specializing in sports, or should they play multiple sports? Q2. What are some things that young athletes are not prepared for as they try to transition to being an elite athlete? Q3. What advice would you give the 16 year old version of yourself? If you haven't watched an episode of Coaches Yelling yet, this is the one to watch. Over the course of 18 episodes, we have had some great conversations, some great debates and some amazing guests. This week, we are wrapping up season 1 of Coaches Yellin No 2020e38 - Mary Mazzio 57 57 2020e38 - Mary Mazzio full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/866201149 https://share.transistor.fm/s/814f1994 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:11:31 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3424 Rower, Olympian, Lawyer, Producer - This woman does it all. Alex had the opportunity to talk with Mary Mazzio, the founder of 50 Eggs Productions and producer of A Most Beautiful Thing, to talk rowing and life in 2020. Her energy and passion is amazing! Check it out! Rower, Olympian, Lawyer, Producer - This woman does it all. Alex had the opportunity to talk with Mary Mazzio, the founder of 50 Eggs Productions and producer of A Most Beautiful Thing, to talk rowing and life in 2020. Her energy and passion is amazing! No 2020e37 - Eric Murray 56 56 2020e37 - Eric Murray full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/865583803 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7981425b Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:09:35 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3264 Eric Murray is one of a kind. Alex talks with Eric about how he got started in rowing, rowing at an elite level, putting in hundreds of thousands of meters, rowing with Hamish Bond, life after rowing, his son and much much more. This is a long podcast, but its one you dont want to miss! Eric Murray is one of a kind. Alex talks with Eric about how he got started in rowing, rowing at an elite level, putting in hundreds of thousands of meters, rowing with Hamish Bond, life after rowing, his son and much much more. This is a long podcast, No Coaches Yelling S1e17 - College Rowing 55 55 Coaches Yelling S1e17 - College Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/859894396 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8c597e9 Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:14:52 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2576 4 excellent colleges coaches this week on Coaches Yelling! Kevin Harris [Tulsa], Alex Canale [Manhattan], Brian Conley [Lehigh] and Hadzo Habiblonic [OKC U] sit down and talk with Alex about college rowing and what to do this fall. Dont miss this episode! 4 excellent colleges coaches this week on Coaches Yelling! Kevin Harris [Tulsa], Alex Canale [Manhattan], Brian Conley [Lehigh] and Hadzo Habiblonic [OKC U] sit down and talk with Alex about college rowing and what to do this fall. Dont miss this episod No Coaches Yelling S1e16 - Coxswains Yelling 54 54 Coaches Yelling S1e16 - Coxswains Yelling full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/855009499 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fbfbc1d Thu, 09 Jul 2020 10:32:40 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2884 Want to learn about coxing from some of the best? This episode of Coaches Yelling is INTENSE. Four powerful names in rowing and coxing get after this excellent conversation focused around coxswains! Mary Whipple [3x Olympic medalist], Noel Donaldson [5x Olympic Rowing Coach], Whitney Powell [Coxswain expert and 3x Ironman], and Mike Lehmann [University of Notre Dame mens Head Coach and Head of the Charles winner] all get after these questions! q1. What is the best way to train coxswains on and off the water? q2. Can a coxswain win or lose the race? or are they just field managers? Want to learn about coxing from some of the best? This episode of Coaches Yelling is INTENSE. Four powerful names in rowing and coxing get after this excellent conversation focused around coxswains! Mary Whipple [3x Olympic medalist], Noel Donaldson [5 No Coaches Yelling S1E15 - Training Junior Athletes 53 53 Coaches Yelling S1E15 - Training Junior Athletes full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/851057530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7d8d9fe Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:22:31 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2584 This week we had a great conversation about junior athletes. Guests Luke Walton, Mike Wallin, Grace Ludzak, and John Graves got together with Alex to discuss two questions around juniors - q1. What is the biggest difference in training for High School and College athletes? q2. What can High School and College coaches do to better prepare athletes for a shot at the olympics? This week we had a great conversation about junior athletes. Guests Luke Walton, Mike Wallin, Grace Ludzak, and John Graves got together with Alex to discuss two questions around juniors - q1. What is the biggest difference in training for High School a No 2020e36 - Kevin Goyena 52 52 2020e36 - Kevin Goyena full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/849551266 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af8f051c Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:46:49 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1965 This week Alex got got to have a little different conversation- Alex talks with Kevin Goyena, a masters rower and founder of iCrew.Club. They talk a little bit about Bill Gates, Kevins start into the sport as well as what led him to come up with iCrew.Club! This week Alex got got to have a little different conversation- Alex talks with Kevin Goyena, a masters rower and founder of iCrew.Club. They talk a little bit about Bill Gates, Kevins start into the sport as well as what led him to come up with iCrew.C No Coaches Yelling S1e14 - Moms and Coaching - Part 2 51 51 Coaches Yelling S1e14 - Moms and Coaching - Part 2 full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/846581281 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9885f1e3 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 07:45:25 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2866 Alex is back this week with 4 more moms who coach! They talk about things they have faced and overcome, as well as solutions to address the issues moving forward. It is another great conversation to further the sport! Guests include: Sarah Puddiecombe, Catherine Starr, Beth Anderson and Anna Goodale! Alex is back this week with 4 more moms who coach! They talk about things they have faced and overcome, as well as solutions to address the issues moving forward. It is another great conversation to further the sport! Guests include: Sarah Puddiecombe, No 2020e35 - Rob Weber 50 50 2020e35 - Rob Weber full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/845257078 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfac366c Tue, 23 Jun 2020 05:50:14 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2282 Having no boat race this year sucked, but Alex got the chance to sit down with Cambridge Women and Lightweight Head Coach Rob Weber to talk about his rowing journey and coaching at Cambridge. Having no boat race this year sucked, but Alex got the chance to sit down with Cambridge Women and Lightweight Head Coach Rob Weber to talk about his rowing journey and coaching at Cambridge. No Coaches Yelling S1e13 - Moms and Rowing 49 49 Coaches Yelling S1e13 - Moms and Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/841980703 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ebeac9 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:00:09 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2742 This week Alex sits down with some Mom's who are also big names in rowing to talk about some of the things that mothers who coach have to overcome. It is an eyeopening conversation that you dont want to miss with special guests: Mary Whipple, Megan Cooke Carcagno, Sarah Trowbridge, and Brett Gorman. q1. How does rowing get more women into head coaching roles? q2. If in charge, what solutions would you implement right now? This week Alex sits down with some Mom's who are also big names in rowing to talk about some of the things that mothers who coach have to overcome. It is an eyeopening conversation that you dont want to miss with special guests: Mary Whipple, Megan Cook No Coaches Yelling - S1e12 - Does rowing need to define "the best boat" 48 48 Coaches Yelling - S1e12 - Does rowing need to define "the best boat" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/840491866 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c220be1 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:54:42 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1995 Coaches Yelling Episode 12 was a lot of fun. Guests Chris Chase, Casey Galvanek, Josh Butler, and Mike Wallin get into a great debate over training juniors and whether or not rowing needs to define "the best boat". You can't miss this one. q1. What is the best way to train junior men and women? q2. Does rowing need to define "the best boat" Guests: - Chris Chase, USRowing - Casey Galvanek, Sarasota Crew - Josh Butler, Westminster School - Mike Wallin, Chicago Rowing Foundation Coaches Yelling Episode 12 was a lot of fun. Guests Chris Chase, Casey Galvanek, Josh Butler, and Mike Wallin get into a great debate over training juniors and whether or not rowing needs to define "the best boat". You can't miss this one. q1. What is No 2020e34 - Maurice Scott 47 47 2020e34 - Maurice Scott full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/834165826 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be306a1e Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:25:51 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2546 RC Video Podcast - S2e14 - Maurice Scott On May 1, 2020 Alex had the chance to sit down with Maurice Scott and talk with him a little bit about his path to rowing. Maurice was introduced to rowing via Bachelors Barge and then came back to it via Philly City Rowing. It is a great story about his experience, growth and perseverance in rowing and what has got him to the place he is today. RC Video Podcast - S2e14 - Maurice Scott On May 1, 2020 Alex had the chance to sit down with Maurice Scott and talk with him a little bit about his path to rowing. Maurice was introduced to rowing via Bachelors Barge and then came back to it via Philly No Coaches Yelling - s1e11 - Diversity and Growth 46 46 Coaches Yelling - s1e11 - Diversity and Growth full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/833887981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2420e4ce Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:47:21 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2766 Coaches Yelling - s1e11 - Diversity and Growth Rowing is not known for its diversity. It is not know for hero's either. In this powerful episode, Arshay Cooper, Aquil Abdullah, Mike Wallin and Chance Van Sciver talk about diversity in rowing and the importance of hero's in rowing. Rowers of all levels should enjoy this one! q1. What are the obstacles the rowing is facing, specific to diversity, to grow the sport? q2. Do we need hero's to grow our sport? This weeks guests are: Arshay Cooper - A Most Beautiful Thing Aquil Abdullah - Hydrow Rowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation Chance Van Sciver - Doane Academy, Burlington Rowing Coaches Yelling - s1e11 - Diversity and Growth Rowing is not known for its diversity. It is not know for hero's either. In this powerful episode, Arshay Cooper, Aquil Abdullah, Mike Wallin and Chance Van Sciver talk about diversity in rowing and the im No Coaches Yelling - s1e10 - Virtual Training and Masters Rowing 45 45 Coaches Yelling - s1e10 - Virtual Training and Masters Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/829116715 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aea2737c Wed, 27 May 2020 14:30:03 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2013 Coaches Yelling - s1e10 - Virtual Training and Masters Rowing We have made it to Episode 10 and with the Corona Virus pandemic, Virtual Training has become a major piece of the rowing equation. Once this pandemic subsides, we want to know where does Virtual Training fit into the equation? To follow up on Virtual Training, it seems like there has been a growth of Masters Rowing- Moms and Dads, CrossFit athletes, etc. However with the fast growth of Masters Rowing, we want to know, is it actually hurting the sport? q1. What does Virtual Training look like in the future? q2. Masters is the Wild West of Rowing- Is the Fast Growth of Masters Rowing, helping or hurting the sport? Guests this week are: Shane Farmer @DarkHorseRowing Luke Walton @RowerAcademy Rob Foreman @FitForemanTrains Matt Logue @MPL716 Coaches Yelling - s1e10 - Virtual Training and Masters Rowing We have made it to Episode 10 and with the Corona Virus pandemic, Virtual Training has become a major piece of the rowing equation. Once this pandemic subsides, we want to know where does Vir No 2020e33 - Reid Johnson - Part 2 44 44 2020e33 - Reid Johnson - Part 2 full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/828439786 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fba9774 Tue, 26 May 2020 10:53:41 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2152 Alex has an exciting conversation with Pelham Community Rowing Club's coach Reid Johnson. Reid has a rowing family legacy and talks about getting into rowing after playing hockey. His college career gave him a great foundation for coaching rowers, and now Reid has become a top level coach himself. Alex has an exciting conversation with Pelham Community Rowing Club's coach Reid Johnson. Reid has a rowing family legacy and talks about getting into rowing after playing hockey. His college career gave him a great foundation for coaching rowers, and n No 2020e33 - Reid Johnson - Part 1 43 43 2020e33 - Reid Johnson - Part 1 full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/825252067 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37559c37 Thu, 21 May 2020 12:46:20 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3007 RC Zoomcast - S2e13 - Reid Johnson - Part 1 Alex has an exciting conversation with Pelham Community Rowing Club's coach Reid Johnson. Reid has a rowing family legacy and talks about getting into rowing after playing hockey. His college career gave him a great foundation for coaching rowers, and now Reid has become a top level coach himself. Check out part 1 of our conversation with him, and check back this weekend for part 2! RC Zoomcast - S2e13 - Reid Johnson - Part 1 Alex has an exciting conversation with Pelham Community Rowing Club's coach Reid Johnson. Reid has a rowing family legacy and talks about getting into rowing after playing hockey. His college career gave him No Coaches Yelling - s1e9 - 4 Olympians and Alex 42 42 Coaches Yelling - s1e9 - 4 Olympians and Alex full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/824506408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb525399 Wed, 20 May 2020 10:56:02 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2554 Coaches Yelling - s1e9 - 4 Olympians and Alex Episode 9 of Coaches Yelling turned into a special one. This panel was loaded with talent and great conversation. Alex asks a question that faces all women in sports that Rowers Choice wants to help change. This week includes rowers from all corners of the world! Emma Twigg of New Zealand, Jess Eddie of England, Kerry Simmonds of USA, and Lee-Ann Persse of South Africa. q1. What are the limitations that women pursing their olympic dreams face, that men do not? q2. Should countries pay their olympic athletes to train? Coaches Yelling - s1e9 - 4 Olympians and Alex Episode 9 of Coaches Yelling turned into a special one. This panel was loaded with talent and great conversation. Alex asks a question that faces all women in sports that Rowers Choice wants to help change. No 2020e32 - John Leonard 41 41 2020e32 - John Leonard full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/824180740 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4568d8f7 Tue, 19 May 2020 21:12:15 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3310 John Leonard of Leonard Insurance Group sits down with Alex to talk about his rowing background, his family history of rowing, and how Leonard Insurance group came to be. John offers some great insurance advice for rowing programs of all levels. John Leonard of Leonard Insurance Group sits down with Alex to talk about his rowing background, his family history of rowing, and how Leonard Insurance group came to be. John offers some great insurance advice for rowing programs of all levels. No Coaches Yelling - S1e8 - Create a Spectacle 40 40 Coaches Yelling - S1e8 - Create a Spectacle full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/823631629 https://share.transistor.fm/s/473fa1e2 Tue, 19 May 2020 06:51:11 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1907 Coaches Yelling - s1e8 - Create a Spectacle q1. Should the Dad Vail accommodate NCAA/IRA teams that never make the top 12? q2. Is there anything that rowing can do to improve the selection process for for the National Team Guests Include: Zach Eberson Dan Garbutt Bryan Volpenhein Mike Wallin Coaches Yelling - s1e8 - Create a Spectacle q1. Should the Dad Vail accommodate NCAA/IRA teams that never make the top 12? q2. Is there anything that rowing can do to improve the selection process for for the National Team Guests Include: Zach Eberson D No 2020e31 - Cory Sanderson 39 39 2020e31 - Cory Sanderson full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/820209334 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1235a1c6 Thu, 14 May 2020 05:36:52 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2710 Cory Sanderson has been through it before. Shortened season/school year, no problem. Check out this great episode with Nashville Rowing head coach Cory Sanderson, talking about growing up in a boarding school, his rowing, and where he is now. Another great rowing conversation! Cory Sanderson has been through it before. Shortened season/school year, no problem. Check out this great episode with Nashville Rowing head coach Cory Sanderson, talking about growing up in a boarding school, his rowing, and where he is now. Another g No Coaches Yelling - S1e7 - Alligator Prop Bets 38 38 Coaches Yelling - S1e7 - Alligator Prop Bets full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/819374104 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dedb862c Wed, 13 May 2020 12:20:58 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2181 Coaches Yelling, Episode 7 is here and it includes Alligator Prop Bets. Rowing fans, you don't want to miss it. q1. Cal-Washington, Harvard-Yale, and Oxford-Cambridge. Which is the best race? q2. Is it better to be a rower in England, or America? How much fun is this episode going to be with former Cambridge and Oxford rowers, Cal rowers, Harvard rowers? Episode 7 guests include: Magnus Fleming Luke Walton Steffen Buschbacher Mike Wallin Scott Frandsen Coaches Yelling, Episode 7 is here and it includes Alligator Prop Bets. Rowing fans, you don't want to miss it. q1. Cal-Washington, Harvard-Yale, and Oxford-Cambridge. Which is the best race? q2. Is it better to be a rower in England, or America? How No 2020e30 - Will Scully 37 37 2020e30 - Will Scully full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814911526 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afdfc13f Thu, 07 May 2020 05:15:28 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2500 RC Video Podcast - S2e11 - Will Scully "Ive never won without him" Alex talks with The Hill School's Will Scully, talking to him about his rowing career, teaching and coaching and his dad rowing! RC Video Podcast - S2e11 - Will Scully "Ive never won without him" Alex talks with The Hill School's Will Scully, talking to him about his rowing career, teaching and coaching and his dad rowing! No Coaches Yelling - s1e5 "3 Olympians and a Junior Head Coach" 36 36 Coaches Yelling - s1e5 "3 Olympians and a Junior Head Coach" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/814204330 https://share.transistor.fm/s/77a4749c Tue, 05 May 2020 12:27:42 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2729 Coaches Yelling - s1e5 "3 Olympians and a Junior Head Coach" q1. What does FISA do to increase the excitement around rowing? q2.Why is there a significantly larger number of foreign athletes being recruited to the US for rowing? Episode 5 Guests - Jess Eddie - England Rebecca Scown - New Zealand Kerry Simmonds - USA Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation Coaches Yelling - s1e5 "3 Olympians and a Junior Head Coach" q1. What does FISA do to increase the excitement around rowing? q2.Why is there a significantly larger number of foreign athletes being recruited to the US for rowing? Episode 5 Guests - Jess No 2020e29 - Luke Walton 35 35 2020e29 - Luke Walton full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/813721879 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5564a0be Tue, 05 May 2020 05:32:00 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2623 RC Zoomcast - S2e10 - Luke Walton - "Quit the Histrionics" Alex gets a chance to sit with Olympian and founder of Rower Academy Luke Walton. Luke talks with Alex about his start in Rowing, his pursuit of an Olympic medal, and founding Rower Academy. If you love rowing, you will love this conversation! RC Zoomcast - S2e10 - Luke Walton - "Quit the Histrionics" Alex gets a chance to sit with Olympian and founder of Rower Academy Luke Walton. Luke talks with Alex about his start in Rowing, his pursuit of an Olympic medal, and founding Rower Academy. If No Coaches Yelling S1e4 - Audio Only 34 34 Coaches Yelling S1e4 - Audio Only full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/811248730 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84c7feb0 Fri, 01 May 2020 07:14:29 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2169 Coaches Yelling - Episode 4 "Lightweight Rowing and IRA/NCAA Rowing" Q1. At the collegiate level- what should the governing bodies of rowing do about lightweight rowing? Q2. Should the IRA be folded into the NCAA? Episode 3 Guests: Kerry Simmonds - USRowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation Luke Walton - Rower Academy Lindsay Shoop - USRowing Coaches Yelling - Episode 4 "Lightweight Rowing and IRA/NCAA Rowing" Q1. At the collegiate level- what should the governing bodies of rowing do about lightweight rowing? Q2. Should the IRA be folded into the NCAA? Episode 3 Guests: Kerry Simmonds - USRo No 2020e28 - Marty Crotty 33 33 2020e28 - Marty Crotty full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/809833969 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7c43b3d Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:28 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3095 RC Podcast - S2e9 - Marty Crotty - "3 Degrees of Separation" He may just know everyone in rowing... Marty Crotty of Princeton Lightweight Men's Rowing, sat down last week to talk rowing with Alex. It became very apparent early in his conversation that Marty may just know everyone in rowing. After dropping 39 rowing names during a 50 minute call, we are pretty convinced he knows everyone. RC Podcast - S2e9 - Marty Crotty - "3 Degrees of Separation" He may just know everyone in rowing... Marty Crotty of Princeton Lightweight Men's Rowing, sat down last week to talk rowing with Alex. It became very apparent early in his conversation that M No Coaches Yelling S1e3 - "America should be the powerhouse in rowing" 32 32 Coaches Yelling S1e3 - "America should be the powerhouse in rowing" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/809668741 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4439ea6 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:36:46 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1990 Coaches Yelling - Episode 3 "America should be the powerhouse in rowing" Q1. In which boat is it hardest to win gold? Q2. Should there be a professional rowing league? Episode 2 guests include: Kerry Simmonds - US Rowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation Luke Walton - Rower Academy Eric Murray - New Zealand National Team Coaches Yelling - Episode 3 "America should be the powerhouse in rowing" Q1. In which boat is it hardest to win gold? Q2. Should there be a professional rowing league? Episode 2 guests include: Kerry Simmonds - US Rowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Fou No 2020e27 - Sarah Low @ Atlanta Juniors 31 31 2020e27 - Sarah Low @ Atlanta Juniors full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/808942048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45f8dea3 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:17:07 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2554 "A Basket of Cats" On the same Friday that we announced the winners of the 2020 Virtual National Championship, Alex had a chance to talk with Sarah Low, the ED of Atlanta Juniors to talk about her rowing career and her role within Atlanta Juniors Rowing. "A Basket of Cats" On the same Friday that we announced the winners of the 2020 Virtual National Championship, Alex had a chance to talk with Sarah Low, the ED of Atlanta Juniors to talk about her rowing career and her role within Atlanta Juniors Rowing. No Athletes And Alex 001 - Isaiah Harrison 30 30 Athletes And Alex 001 - Isaiah Harrison full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/808509286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d91377a Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:08:09 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1299 Isaiah Harrison is 16 and holds multiple World Records in rowing. Alex sits down with him to lear a little bit about Isaiah, his rowing, and what he does for fun. Isaiah Harrison is 16 and holds multiple World Records in rowing. Alex sits down with him to lear a little bit about Isaiah, his rowing, and what he does for fun. No 2020e26 - Randy Dam @ Dallas Jesuit - "I started Googling rowing" 29 29 2020e26 - Randy Dam @ Dallas Jesuit - "I started Googling rowing" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/805305538 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65410a83 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:44:35 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2369 S2e7 - Randy Dam @ Dallas Jesuit - "I started Googling rowing" Alex has a great conversation around how Randy got introduced to rowing at Purdue, started a business, and got back into rowing in Texas. S2e7 - Randy Dam @ Dallas Jesuit - "I started Googling rowing" Alex has a great conversation around how Randy got introduced to rowing at Purdue, started a business, and got back into rowing in Texas. No Coaches Yelling - S1E2 - Audio Only 28 28 Coaches Yelling - S1E2 - Audio Only full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/803899048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/925653a0 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:34:23 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2271 Coaches Yelling - Episode 2 "It was like watching White Men Can't Jump" Q1. Who is the GREATEST rowing coach in modern rowing[1975-2020]? Q2. Do ergs actually float? Episode 2 guests include: Kerry Simmonds - US Rowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation Luke Walton - Rower Academy Reid Johnson - Pelham Community Rowing Coaches Yelling - Episode 2 "It was like watching White Men Can't Jump" Q1. Who is the GREATEST rowing coach in modern rowing[1975-2020]? Q2. Do ergs actually float? Episode 2 guests include: Kerry Simmonds - US Rowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Found No 2020e25 - Chris Leonard @ Capital Crew - 'Were Not Curing Covid" 27 27 2020e25 - Chris Leonard @ Capital Crew - 'Were Not Curing Covid" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/803569204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/330d3845 Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:00:43 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2729 Alex talks with Chris Leonard of Capital Crew to learn about his rowing background, his coaching experience on the east coast, coaching on the west coast, and his team at Capital Crew Alex talks with Chris Leonard of Capital Crew to learn about his rowing background, his coaching experience on the east coast, coaching on the west coast, and his team at Capital Crew No 2020e24 - Rose Marchuk @ New Trier 26 26 2020e24 - Rose Marchuk @ New Trier full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/797471188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd286f68 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:00:13 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2166 Alex talks with Rose Marchuk of New Trier Rowing to talk about rowing at Wisconsin and coaching at New Trier. Alex talks with Rose Marchuk of New Trier Rowing to talk about rowing at Wisconsin and coaching at New Trier. No SPECIAL EPISODE - Coaches Yelling - S1E1 25 25 SPECIAL EPISODE - Coaches Yelling - S1E1 full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/799147753 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59a0e123 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:37:07 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2668 This is the audio only version of our new show Coaches Yelling. For the full video, check out Rowers Choice on Youtube or instagram! Coaches Yelling - Episode 1! We host 4 coaches, rowers, rowing and Olympians in a round table to discuss the things that rowers really want to hear! Episode 1 guests include: Kerry Simmonds - US Rowing Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation Luke Walton - Rower Academy Zach Eberson - Viking Rowing Club This is the audio only version of our new show Coaches Yelling. For the full video, check out Rowers Choice on Youtube or instagram! Coaches Yelling - Episode 1! We host 4 coaches, rowers, rowing and Olympians in a round table to discuss the things that No 2020e23 - Susan Smith - 'And they threw in a Pandemic' 24 24 2020e23 - Susan Smith - 'And they threw in a Pandemic' full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/793186798 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43246909 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:13 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1996 Alex and Susan Smith from USRowing connect to talk about all things USRowing. They discuss Susan's background as a Rowing Mom, Starting a Program, and Running USRowing. Alex and Susan Smith from USRowing connect to talk about all things USRowing. They discuss Susan's background as a Rowing Mom, Starting a Program, and Running USRowing. No 2020e22 - Nate Lenane @ New Trier - 'Rollin' in the deuce club' 23 23 2020e22 - Nate Lenane @ New Trier - 'Rollin' in the deuce club' full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/792711184 https://share.transistor.fm/s/281dd781 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:00:13 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2381 Alex and Nate of New Trier Rowing sit down a socially acceptible and safe distance via Zoom to discuss Nates rowing background at Wisco, and coaching at New Trier. They talk high school head space and how to stay focused. Alex and Nate of New Trier Rowing sit down a socially acceptible and safe distance via Zoom to discuss Nates rowing background at Wisco, and coaching at New Trier. They talk high school head space and how to stay focused. No 2020e21 - Jamie Hamp @ Mercer Juniors - 'Wacka-Wacka' 22 22 2020e21 - Jamie Hamp @ Mercer Juniors - 'Wacka-Wacka' full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/792384154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2508896 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:00:23 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2470 Alex gets on Zoom to talk with Mercer Junior Rowing Coach, Jamie Hamp. They talk about hangin' and banging', wacka-wacka, and side-by-each, as well as how to keep rowers focused and driven. Sometimes rowing has some of the best terminology. Alex gets on Zoom to talk with Mercer Junior Rowing Coach, Jamie Hamp. They talk about hangin' and banging', wacka-wacka, and side-by-each, as well as how to keep rowers focused and driven. Sometimes rowing has some of the best terminology. No 2020e20 - Becca Kimball @ Indy Rowing Center - "Surrendering Individual Pride" 21 21 2020e20 - Becca Kimball @ Indy Rowing Center - "Surrendering Individual Pride" full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/790128661 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c17943e Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:24:34 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1831 Season 2 kicks off at a safe social distancing length. Alex sits down virtually, with Indianapolis Rowing Center head coach Becca Kimball. They talk about Becca's rowing background, COVID-19, and March Mania. Season 2 kicks off at a safe social distancing length. Alex sits down virtually, with Indianapolis Rowing Center head coach Becca Kimball. They talk about Becca's rowing background, COVID-19, and March Mania. No 2020e19 - Corona Virus - Coaches Perspective 20 20 2020e19 - Corona Virus - Coaches Perspective full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/778399012 https://share.transistor.fm/s/430dcf47 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:08:37 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 644 Rowing is coming to a halt, hopefully only temporarily. Alex has a quick conversation with Stu Sloan of Seattle University, and Mike Smith of Plant High School. Rowing is coming to a halt, hopefully only temporarily. Alex has a quick conversation with Stu Sloan of Seattle University, and Mike Smith of Plant High School. No 2020e18 - Franky Viacava - '84 Olympian, Miami Rowhouse 19 19 2020e18 - Franky Viacava - '84 Olympian, Miami Rowhouse full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/774104983 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d2e9086 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:31:51 -0500 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2402 This is a great rowing conversation! Alex gets a chance to sit down with former Olympian and Miami Rowhouse head coach Franky Viacava in a great conversation that covers his olympic past, novice rowing and coaching, and some 2020 Olympic predictions. This is a great rowing conversation! Alex gets a chance to sit down with former Olympian and Miami Rowhouse head coach Franky Viacava in a great conversation that covers his olympic past, novice rowing and coaching, and some 2020 Olympic predictions. No 2020e17 - Megan Kuehm - Rowing Mom to Rowing Coach 18 18 2020e17 - Megan Kuehm - Rowing Mom to Rowing Coach full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/771779389 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80dc5268 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:42:38 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1818 Alex continues his conversations with rowing coaches while in Sarasota, sitting down with Megan Kuehm, to talk about being a rowing mom, and getting into coaching. Alex continues his conversations with rowing coaches while in Sarasota, sitting down with Megan Kuehm, to talk about being a rowing mom, and getting into coaching. No 2020e16 - Coach Madison - Journey to Rowing Coaching 17 17 2020e16 - Coach Madison - Journey to Rowing Coaching full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/769951729 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc54ca8b Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:18:54 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1466 While in Sarasota, Alex connected with a young rower and coach who had reached out after listening to the podcast. Alex and Madison sat down and had a quick conversation about her background and her goals in coaching rowing. While in Sarasota, Alex connected with a young rower and coach who had reached out after listening to the podcast. Alex and Madison sat down and had a quick conversation about her background and her goals in coaching rowing. No 2020e14 - Zach Eberson - South Jersey Rowing 16 16 2020e14 - Zach Eberson - South Jersey Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/766942003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7e3db91 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 04:00:20 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3559 Alex sat down with long time friend and rowing coach Zach Eberson to catch up and talk South Jersey Rowing. Alex sat down with long time friend and rowing coach Zach Eberson to catch up and talk South Jersey Rowing. No 2020e15 - Stephen Rodriguez, CEO of Nathan Benderson Park 15 15 2020e15 - Stephen Rodriguez, CEO of Nathan Benderson Park full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/765769945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50bc4f06 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:00:10 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2825 During the Sarasota Invitational, Alex sat down with Stephen Rodriguez, CEO of Nathan Benderson Park to discuss the rowing venue, the impact of rowing on Sarasota, and the other sports and events that support the park. Turns out its not all rowing! During the Sarasota Invitational, Alex sat down with Stephen Rodriguez, CEO of Nathan Benderson Park to discuss the rowing venue, the impact of rowing on Sarasota, and the other sports and events that support the park. Turns out its not all rowing! No 2020e13 - Andrea Buch of Pocock Racing 14 14 2020e13 - Andrea Buch of Pocock Racing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/763433440 https://share.transistor.fm/s/216d28a7 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 05:00:20 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2204 Alex has a quick conversation with Andrea of Pocock about her rowing background and being a woman in rowing. Alex has a quick conversation with Andrea of Pocock about her rowing background and being a woman in rowing. No 2020e12 - John Tytus of Pocock Racing Shells 13 13 2020e12 - John Tytus of Pocock Racing Shells full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/762527578 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cb1842b Tue, 18 Feb 2020 05:00:40 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2383 Alex sits down with John Tytus of Pocock Racing to discuss all things rowing. They talk about everything from the history of Pocock to the future of rowing. Alex sits down with John Tytus of Pocock Racing to discuss all things rowing. They talk about everything from the history of Pocock to the future of rowing. No 2020e11 - Nick Bernard, Sykes Racing Engineer 12 12 2020e11 - Nick Bernard, Sykes Racing Engineer full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/756325189 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5f8d851 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 05:00:10 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 3071 In depth conversation with Nick Bernard of Sykes Racing talk about the design and development of Sykes and Resolute Racing shells. In depth conversation with Nick Bernard of Sykes Racing talk about the design and development of Sykes and Resolute Racing shells. No 2020e10 - Alix James, NK Rowing 11 11 2020e10 - Alix James, NK Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/752821516 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7b758cbc Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1501 Alex Del Sordo and Alix James talk all things rowing. Alex Del Sordo and Alix James talk all things rowing. No 2020e9 - Andy Bacas - Gonzaga Rowing 10 10 2020e9 - Andy Bacas - Gonzaga Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/753483019 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bba38bd Tue, 04 Feb 2020 05:00:10 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2283 A little rowing history with Andy Bacas of Gonzaga Prep Rowing. A little rowing history with Andy Bacas of Gonzaga Prep Rowing. No 2020e8 - Derek Parsons, W&L Rowing 9 9 2020e8 - Derek Parsons, W&L Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/751022431 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41f1ede8 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:10 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1501 Alex talks with W&L coach Derek Parsons about his rowing background. Alex talks with W&L coach Derek Parsons about his rowing background. No 2020e7 - Dan Engler, BCC Rowing 8 8 2020e7 - Dan Engler, BCC Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/745019938 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ffe00f6 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 2472 Alex sits down with BCC head coach Dan Engler to talk about his rowing background. Alex sits down with BCC head coach Dan Engler to talk about his rowing background. No 2020e6 - Dan Reardon at Finish Line Rowing 7 7 2020e6 - Dan Reardon at Finish Line Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/744992053 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f21ab6a Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 961 Alex sits down with his Finish Line Shell Repair founding partner, and current Finish Line President, Dan Reardon. Alex sits down with his Finish Line Shell Repair founding partner, and current Finish Line President, Dan Reardon. No 2020e5 - Rowing Coaches Getting Coffee 6 6 2020e5 - Rowing Coaches Getting Coffee full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/745617277 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3be32003 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:08:53 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1201 Alex sits down with Geronimo Fernandez and Andrew Rouse in a coffee shop in Orlando to talk Florida Rowing. Alex sits down with Geronimo Fernandez and Andrew Rouse in a coffee shop in Orlando to talk Florida Rowing. No 2020e4 - Adam Thorstad - FIT Rowing 5 5 2020e4 - Adam Thorstad - FIT Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/741418126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c25916d1 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:21:18 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 906 Adam Thorstad of FIT Rowing sits down to talk about his coaching with Alex. Adam Thorstad of FIT Rowing sits down to talk about his coaching with Alex. No 2020e3 - Sue Hinckley - Resolute Rowing 4 4 2020e3 - Sue Hinckley - Resolute Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/741436852 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4e4d17a Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:52:08 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 906 All things Resolute Racing and Rowing. All things Resolute Racing and Rowing. No Alex - Rowing Culture and the Secret Sauce 3 3 Alex - Rowing Culture and the Secret Sauce full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/741319075 https://share.transistor.fm/s/12ced284 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:31:04 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 287 Alex got a chance to watch some Yale rowing today and shares his experience. Alex got a chance to watch some Yale rowing today and shares his experience. No 2020e2 - Mike Smith - Plant HS Rowing 2 2 2020e2 - Mike Smith - Plant HS Rowing full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/740307667 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8242eef1 Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:16:34 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 1007 Mike and Alex talk about Plant High Rowing. Mike and Alex talk about Plant High Rowing. No 2020e1 - Alex DelSordo - Rowers Choice 1 1 2020e1 - Alex DelSordo - Rowers Choice full tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/737492452 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbd482da Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:45:29 -0600 Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing Rowers Choice - Innovation & Change in Rowing 547 Rowers Choice Podcast - Episode 1 All things Rowing. Rowers Choice Podcast - Episode 1 All things Rowing. No