Focus on whole crew or an individual
5 dos and don’ts for. crew alignment… when to coach the whole crew versus coach one individual. Timestamps 01:00 When in a mixed ability crew it can be challenging, especially if you think you’re the least experienced. Working on one thing for the whole crew at the same time created common endeavour in the boat. […]
Rowing Motivation
Dave Houchin is researching masters rowers and intrinsic motivation. What makes us what to do what we do? Timestamps 01:00 Dave started rowing 18 months ago after retirement at Ancholme Rowing Club. If you row and race, you accept that motivation is part of the deal. Masters are the most diverse population in our sport. […]
Head race – debrief and forward plan
You’ve done the race. What happened? How to decide what could be improved. And what to do about it. Timestamps 03:00 What we can do to improve our head race performance, Race review – what happened in the race. Look beyond just the race course. Consider the 24 hours beforehand, what you did well to […]
Head Race Tapering, Travel and Borrowed Boats
The final parts of your head race preparation including essential pre-planning in advance of race day. Tapering, travel and using borrowed boats. Timestamps 02:00 Tapering The training program volume is reduced so you are rested and ready to race. Faster Masters Rowing programs always include the taper. It may feel weird because you’re doing much […]
Staying focused on power & technique
It’s head racing season. Staying focused on the power and technique during a race. What are the best race plan calls to manage fade. Timestamps 01:00 Train for fatigue and fade Everyone needs this focus – you will get tired during a race. Working with crews who haven’t practiced together (throw-together crews). Discussed in Coach […]
How to steer the HOCR
Watch expert coach and serial HOCR winner, Jim Dietz explain how to position your boat for every turn, bridge and hazard on the Charles River course. This is a re-play of a video recorded in 2021. Want easy live streams like this? Instant broadcasts to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn. Faster Masters uses StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5694205242376192 n
Coxing Head Races
With Kim Degutis (Riverside Boat Club, Cambridge MA) and Heather Franklin (Orlando Rowing, East Arm Rowing, NY). Timestamps 02:30 Coxing a four compared to an eight. Heather – coxing a four (front loader) you can’t see behind you. My bow seat is an extra pair of eyes stroke telling me if a boat is coming […]
Head race challenges
Head race challenges – how to deal with things like turning buoys, wind and waves, and staying warm at the start marshalling. Something unexpected always happens in head races – caused by you or external factors. Timestamps 01:00 Your experience base is what will serve you well in dealing with challenges. 02:00 Challenges -expect the […]
Race plans for head racing
Race plans – overtaking and being overtaken. 00:30 Coach masterclass discussion zoom was about running masters learn to row classes. We learned the diversity of situation and how people problem-solve for their own clubs https://fastermastersrowing.com/member-register/coach-mastermind/ 02:30 Race plans Free ebook – the Ultimate Guide to Head Racing sign up to get your copy https://fastermastersrowing.ck.page/693a02e0a1 Goal […]
Blaž Kopič pain management for rowing
How do you manage pain? In rowing there’s the sport and there are injuries. Blaž talks about how to manage pain. He’s a masters rower and physiotherapist in Slovenia. Injuries – what you can do without a medical person to assist. Timestamps 02:30 The ABC of pain – how to help yourself manage pain. Everyone […]