Rowing Resource Podcast

Ep. 14 - Mike Purcer

Mike is a veteran coach who has worked with athletes at every level of competition. In 2018 he retired from an incredible 42 year career coaching at St Catherines Rowing Club and Brock University. He is recognized in the rowing community as one of the foremost authorities on rigging and his book "Notes on Rowing: Rigging" is a fixture on many coaches' bookshelves. More recently you can find Mike continuing his efforts to advance education in the sport through his website percerverance.ca, where he offers camps, clinics, custom rigging services and frequent, in-depth stroke analyses for those that follow his work on the Rowing Purcerverance Facebook page. Connect with Mike at https://purcerverance.ca/ Connect with Travis at http://gtsrowing.com/

Ep. 13 - Justin Farina

Justin Farina is a high school Phy Ed teacher by trade as well as a high performance indoor rower with multiple podium finishes at the World and Virtual World Indoor Rowing Championships. Having found rowing through Cross-Fit, Justin's success and experience has come without any exposure to the on-the-water aspect of our sport. In this episode we explore Justin's journey in the sport and the unique perspective he brings as an earthbound high performance rower with zero exposure or experience with the on the water side of rowing. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:02 Justin's Start with Coaching 00:08:14 Coaching with Clients for Remote Coaching 00:10:55 Connecting CrossFit Gyms with Rowing Professionals  00:14:35 Comparing Training Methodologies 00:25:03 How to Incorporate HR Training  00:30:30 How to Use Drag Factor Effectively 00:41:57 Relative Value of the Indoor Rower On and Off Slides 00:47:47 Unique Structure of Indoor Rowing Virtual Racing 00:52:17 Thoughs on Weight Classes in Rowing 00:53:40 GARAGEATHLETE Games 01:00:30 How to Connect with Justin and Travis

Ep. 12 - Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith is the CEO and Founder of Hydrow. His company and its flagship product the Live Outdoor Reality Rower are quickly becoming a mainstay in a market long-dominated by Concept 2. As Executive Director of Community Rowing, Bruce led the nation's largest rowing organization in realizing its mission of rowing for all. He helped drive the fundraising campaign for and construction of the Harry Parker Boathouse, oversaw the creation of the Institute for Rowing Leadership, and launched numerous inclusion initiatives including the very successful Let's Row Boston. BUY A HYDROW and SUPPORT ROWING RESOURCE BY USING THIS LINK WHEN YOU DO! https://mbsy.co/378vHB Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:24 The Key Consideration for Building Successful Programs 00:06:40 Finding Coaches with the Right Mindset 00:12:47 Innovative Frontiers for Training Methodology  00:18:42 Managing the Parent/Coach Relationship 00:23:38 Challenges to Inclusion in the Sport  00:30:00 Appreciating the Diversity of the Rowing Population 00:35:36 Indoor Rowing as the Vanguard for Our Sport  00:39:50 The Key Benchmark for Success in Rowing Clubs 00:44:57 Marketing and Public Relations in the Sport 00:49:48 What is Needed to Change the USRowing Paradigm

Ep. 11 - Dr. Shawn Baker

Dr. Shawn Baker is or has been an orthopedic surgeon, nuclear weapons launch officer with the Unites States Air Force, veteran of the War in Afghanistan, professional rugby player, national powerlifting record holder, world champion Highland Games athlete, and has set numerous World Records on the Concept 2 Indoor Rower for 100 meters, 1 minute, and 500 meters. He is also the author of The Carnivore Diet, which explores a paradigm-breaking nutritional strategy to address both chronic and modern health issues.

Ep. 10 - Cassandra Cunningham

Cassandra Cunningham is the Owner of Power of 3, LLC in Philadelphia, PA. In this episode we discuss professional development for coaches in the sport with an emphasis on their role as a teacher. We also explore the college selection process and the value of finding the right fit for the student-athlete based on their social, academic, and athletic needs. Show Notes 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 Developing a Professional Skillset for Young Coaches 00:10:12 How Prior Proper Planning Can Magnify Practice Efficiency 00:14:34 Learning to Communicate Effectively as a Coach 00:21:55 The Role of Consultants in Program and Coach Development 00:25:16 Navigating the Recruitment Process 00:47:51 The Role of Coaches in the Recruitment Process 00:55:05 Innovative Strategies for Building and Supporting a Coaching Staff 01:03:04 Balancing Humility and Confidence 01:11:02 Managing Conflict as a Professional 01:15:47 Translating Personal Experience into Effective Instruction 01:28:42 Training Considerations for the Masters Athletes 01:35:56 Insights from a Track and Field Background 01:40:48 Mental Focus in Training and Racing