At The Thousand Podcast

097: Kicking Off Recruiting with 6 Tips for Rising Juniors to do Before June 15th

In this episode, Kevin dives into the upcoming start to recruiting on June 15th for rising juniors, what athletes and parents can do now to better prepare for the recruiting journey, and the importance of being proactive, while not getting overwhelmed, so you are best positioned for success. Key Takeaways: * Start to Recruiting - Why June 15th is important, and how only a few athletes may have urgency in June before junior year, but the majority are better off playing the long game. * Tips for Success - Actionable tips recruits and parents can begin doing to better prepare for the process, to make the most of their first recruiting summer. * The Timeline - Why every recruit has a different timeline, and not to compare yourself to others, but how starting early can relieve pressure that could arise if unprepared. 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!

096: Beau Hoopman | University of Wisconsin & Olympic Champion - 150 Years of the Wisconsin Way

In this episode, Beau Hoopman, Head Coach for the University of Wisconsin Men’s Rowing Program and 2004 Olympic Champion, dives into what makes Wisconsin rowing different, it’s 150 years of rowing success, recruiting walk-ons as the center of program, and what it takes to compete for an IRA Grand Final.  Key Takeaways: * Wisconsin Training - Hard, purposeful training to build mental toughness, going back decades, and testing limits both on and off the water to make 2000 meters feel easy. * Recruiting Walk-Ons - The value of finding fast novices who can push the recruited athletes, focusing on development, and the process for making the current roster.    * Varsity 8+ Speed - Why every athlete's goal should be to make the top boat on their team, and what it takes to get to that speed at the top level of college rowing. Follow Coach Hoopman and Wisconsin Rowing: * Wisconsin Rowing - @badgermrowing 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!

095: Kumari Lewis | University of Alabama - Building a Power in the SEC as a First Time Head Coach

In this episode, Kumari Lewis, Head Coach for the University of Alabama Women’s Rowing Program, dives into her first year leading Alabama, the transition from Ivy League success to the newfound resources of an SEC program, and the journey to insert another SEC power into the mix at the NCAA Championships. Key Takeaways: * First Year Coach - The leap Kumari made from Philadelphia and Penn to joining Alabama and a world class athletic department, without prior head coaching experience. * SEC vs. Ivy League - The differences in what resources and support are available at Alabama versus other programs, particularly scholarships and aid.    * D1 Workload - The commitment D1 rowers make to training, performance, and being an athlete both on and off the water, including two sessions per day, meditation, and more.  Follow Coach Lewis and Alabama Rowing: * Alabama Rowing - @alabamarow 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!

094: Gary Caldwell | Retired IRA Commissioner - The Future of Men’s College Rowing

In this episode, Gary Caldwell, retired Commissioner of the Intercollegiate Rowing Association for over 25 years, dives into the formation of the present day IRA, the current state of men’s college rowing, and how programs and coaches should approach the current landscape in college athletics. Key Takeaways: * Formation of Current IRA - The start to the present day IRA, with the formation of the association, to the removal of club participation and freshman events, and more. * Trends in Men’s Rowing - The limited scholarship opportunities, the growth of Division 3, the need for exposure to be comparable to the success in NCAA rowing.   * Program Sustainability - The importance for programs to become fiscally self-sustaining and “bulletproof", and why limited funding is most often an institution problem. Follow the IRA and the IRA Coaches Association: * IRCA - @ircacoaches 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!

093: Stacey Rippetoe | Michigan State University - Returning to MSU and Competing in BIG 10 Rowing

In this episode, Stacey Rippetoe, Head Coach for the Michigan State University Women’s Rowing Program, dives into her return to Michigan State, now as Head Coach, the competitiveness of the BIG 10 and what it takes to compete at that level, and MSU’s interest in finding recruits with and without prior rowing experience. Key Takeaways: * Second Stint at MSU - Returning to Michigan State, and the process for returning the program to its fastest period during her first stint as assistant coach. * BIG 10 Conference - The competitiveness of women’s rowing in the BIG 10, and what it takes to compete and position yourself for a NCAA bid.    * D1 Training - The coaching philosophy of experimenting throughout the spring season to figure out lineups and peak at the conference championships. Follow Coach Rippetoe and Michigan State Rowing: * MSU Rowing - @msu_rowing 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!