Coaching: How to Prepare for an International Regatta

Daunting as it is, a coach’s first time attending and coaching for an international regatta could be much nicer. We had a talk with rowing coach Grant Craies about his time with the University of Otago Rowing Club in New Zealand where he took crews to race in China. Routine

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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