Coaching

Every sports coach is different. Some are good at doing it traditionally by the book, others experiment and try new methods so they get creative

How can strength & conditioning emphasize different strength qualities to improve performance? This article provides a framework and recommendations for the coach and rower to address

Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach, Robin Williams, discusses coaching styles. Exploring the roles and behaviours of a successful coach. How they have to understand their

Technique versus skill… which is more important? Do you know the difference? Which do you coach, and why? A exploration of why some crews go faster

This talk by Jonathan Males was delivered at the 2020 Rowers Conference. Jonathan’s passion for performance started when he raced in four World Championships with

Hydration status determines performance outcome! No matter how well you have trained it will not be reflected in your performance if you are not hydrated

“Three countries, different people, same problems… Yes or No?” was the title of this presentation to R4, the Rowers Conference held at Dorney Lake, UK

What a delight to have two legends of rowing sit and discuss Mike Spracklen’s history both as an athlete and a coach, his philosophy of

Running and organising a rowing club is a complex movable feast that seems to require the use of many platforms and technologies in order to

Tim MacLaren is one of the leading international coaches of his generation. He is a great coach educator and excels at inspiring and developing young

Technique is the most sign if a crew is fast. Getting athletes to row well is the challenge that coaches face everyday. Robin Williams gives