Jimmy Joy remembered
I heard today that Jimmy Joy the legendary coach and founder of the Joy of Sculling conference died. Today’s podcast is my reflections and memories of his work. Timestamps 01:00 I never met [...]
I heard today that Jimmy Joy the legendary coach and founder of the Joy of Sculling conference died. Today’s podcast is my reflections and memories of his work. Timestamps 01:00 I never met [...]
Rowers and coaches dispute the benefits of making a backsplash when placing the oars into the water at the catch. Why? How can you find out which point of view is correct? Timestamps 00:30 [...]
Moving up the skill ladder from beginner to intermediate and then advanced requires improved skill. These 9 drills are essential for you to master, and to revisit regularly. Timestamps 01:00 The [...]
Upskill your technique with some self-coached drills. This week we focus on your hand holding the handle – fingers flat on the recovery. Timestamps 00:30 The open palm drill helps with [...]
Buying rowing training programs online – making your decision. Timestamps 01:00 A customer writes “”I have presented the options to our club & pushed heavily for the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – [...]
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 [...]