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071: Peter Steenstra | Bates College - Building Winning Cultures for Both Men’s and Women’s Rowing


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In this episode, Peter Steenstra, Head Coach for the Bates College Men’s and Women’s Rowing Programs, dives into how to build successful programs for two teams simultaneously, the importance of safety when managing a large team, and how they attract a massive freshmen class to both programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • Building Two Successful Cultures - How Bates won 5 NCAA Championships on the women’s side, while also having top finishes for the men’s program. 

  • Managing Large Programs - The importance of communication between the athletes and coaches, establishing leadership positions, and the role of coxswains for athlete safety. 

  • Attracting New Rowers - How Bates started with 57 first year athletes in the fall, and their methods for recruiting rowers, and attracting on-campus walk-ons.

Follow Coach Steenstra and Bates Rowing:

  • Bates Rowing - @batesrowing

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