102: Crushing the Erg in July and How We’ve Created a Culture Centered on Embracing Training

102: Crushing the Erg in July and How We’ve Created a Culture Centered on Embracing Training

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

101: Kevin MacDermott | Trinity College - Back-to-Back Championship Culture Starts with the Standard

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

100: Celebrating Episode 100 with Advice to Aspiring College Rowers from Past Guests

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

099: Luke Wilhelm | Sacred Heart University - A New Era with Adding Men’s Rowing and a New Boathouse

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

098: Delaney McGuire #10 | What Rising Juniors Need To Know About Their First Summer of Recruiting

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