Boat Lights and Rowing in the Dark: How to Keep your Club Safe
Lights are a crucial tool for rowing in the dark. Dawn and dusk are enticing to rowers because of the water’s smoothness and the quiet when the wind drops, but rowing shells can become invisible at these times. If you haven’t mandated lights for dusk rowing for your club’s boats yet you’re just inviting trouble. Important notes for boat lights and rowing in the dark
6 ways to bring enjoyment to training athletes
Rowing is full of pain and strife, alongside passion and a lot of love. Sometimes athletes get lost in the struggles that rowing brings and getting them past that can be a challenge. So why not adapt your coaching to build fun into how you train your athletes? Here’s are 6 ways to bring enjoyment to your athletes while they train: Play some music while they train Music has been known to make people work better and quicker, while also creating the feeling of
Enterprise Radio Interviews Space Saver Founder
Douglas Lumsden, director of Space Saver Rowing Systems, recently went on a podcast with Enterprise Radio’s Eric Dye. He was asked why he started Space Saver Rowing Systems, and the innovation behind the products. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Starting SSRS: Douglas went rowing one morning and found it overly frustrating that he couldn’t get at the oars he needed for the morning’s training session. Facing this common problem he invented a solution: the Space Saver Oar Bracket! That single development gave
7 steps for Rowing Coaches dealing with pushy parents
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] There are many conversations across the web about how coaches deal with pushy sports parents doting over their children. Some parents even stop their children from competing for fear of injury or loss of study time. Mac from Basketball For Coaches recommends these 7 steps: never talk to someone that is yelling at you discuss their problems at a
Overcome 3 challenges of becoming a rowing coach
We identified 3 big challenges we know coaches face, and a few ways to tackle them. The success of a coach is not only about their technical skills but also balancing their relationship with the athletes they coach. 1. Communication Why it’s important: Knowing how to communicate with your athletes means they will understand your instructions to improve, and your purpose in getting them to do each activity. It reduces time spent talking and explaining, while maximising time spent rowing. Communication isn’t
Draw a crowd with these 7 fundraising activities
Together with our friends at Rowperfect UK, we explore different ways for you to raise funds for your rowing club throughout the year. This month we’re encouraging you to get out and involved with your community. The goal here is to grow your name and your club wallet at the same time, creating opportunities from social fundraising gatherings. Check out these hot ideas: Want more great ideas? Check out our e-book: Fundraising Hints and Tips for your Rowing Club. Auctions A couple of caring
5 Websites to keep your Rowing Crew Entertained and Connected
The internet has helped bring the global sport of rowing together - there’s plenty of content to keep the rowing world entertained, engaged and connected. Using this resource can actually be a powerful coaching tool. Not because it builds technique or pushes boat speed, but because it drives passion for rowing and draws athletes (and their coaches) together. Here are our top 5 websites for you to get smiles on the faces of coaches and athletes alike while sparking some great
Free Online Tools for Rowing Club Management II
This month we’ve added to the scheduling tools, and we'll keep updating this list as we discover more management tools for rowers and coaches. Have any to add? With technology’s exponential growth rate, it’s no surprise that you can find almost anything online these days. As a rower, club manager, coach, or cox, this can be used to your advantage. We’ve compiled a list of free online tools that can assist rowers with training sessions, recording ergo scores and creating email
Trailer Loading: Rowers Across the Globe Share their Secrets
Top rowing expertise can be difficult to find in the vast sea of the internet - you have to know where to look. Have you tapped into LinkedIn forums yet? They provide a platform of experts (like you) to discuss any rowing challenges on your mind. We found a great thread on trailer loading in the World Rowing Network group. Five rowers tell you exactly how to do it, considering varying country laws. How do you load your trailer? Add to
Your Chance to Ask Any Question about Coaching
Mike Davenport is a great coach with a great blog, and a published author of rowing books. He's trying to help 1,000 coaches overcome their challenges. He recently sent out an email and survey for coaches like you - help him find out your challenges, and you can ask him any question that you've ever had about coaching - he'll find you the answer. This is a great survey to pass around your rowing club. It helps you understand what your coaches are