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

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!

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!