At The Thousand Podcast

By Kevin Leslie | At The Thousand

Kevin Leslie talks with college coaches, Olympic athletes, performance experts, and other influential voices in rowing to help athletes truly learn from the best, evolve their training, and be better ... more

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The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

At The Thousand Podcast episodes:

January 28, 2025049: Kit Bennett #2 | Head Coach & Director - Creating a Positive Erg Culture for Winter Training
In this episode we have Kit Bennett, Head Coach and Program Director for both Skyline Crew and the Washtenaw Rowing Center, and we dive deep into creating a positive erg culture that makes the erg approachable, develops fitness, and, most importantly, retains athletes! This is Kit’s second time on the podcast, and as always, the wealth of information he brings for managing a successful club/program makes this a must listen for coaches and directors!
Key Takeaways:
Positive Erg Culture - The need for changing how coaches frame winter training, and how that can help athletes better adhere to the erg and the training.

Running a Winter Program - Establishing a consistent training and erging baseline, that allows athletes to work hard, see progress, but not get overloaded.

Athlete Retention - Why coaches need to “hold their line” and why it is sometimes better for “addition through subtraction” when trying to maintain culture.
Follow both Washtenaw and Skyline on Instagram:
Washtenaw Rowing - @washtenawrowingcenter

Skyline Crew - @skylinecrewa2
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 22min
January 22, 2025 048: Nick Goode #2 | PhD in Sport and Exercise Science - How Strength Training Improves “Rowing Economy” for Faster Rowers
In this episode we have Nick Goode, PhD in Sport and Exercise Science, back for Round 2 and diving into the importance of strength training for rowers. Nick provides an in-depth breakdown of why rowers need to incorporate resistance training in order to become more powerful and efficient athletes!
Key Takeaways:

The “Why” Behind Being a Strong Rower - Learn why rowers need to incorporate resistance training and develop their Type II muscle fibers… i.e. for power!

Improving “Rowing Economy” - Learn the math behind how even a small change in absolute strength positively impacts a rowers ability to row faster.

How to Program Strength Training - The basic principles of resistance training and how coaches can program it into their team’s training.
Follow Nick on Instagram:

Nick Goode - @ohrower_phd
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 13min
January 16, 2025047: Lindsay Shoop | 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist - “Better Great Than Never”, and the path from Walk-On to Champion
In this episode, Lindsay Shoop, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and author of Better Great Than Never, shares her story from college walk-on to Olympic Champion, as well as practical tips on performance and recovery that helped guide her success! Lindsay is one of the best story tellers in rowing, and couple that with her knowledge surrounding both the physical and mental side of being an athlete, and we have a conversation loaded with incredible takeaways! Take notes, and enjoy this one!
Key Takeaways:
Late Start to Rowing - Learn about Lindsay’s path to rowing as a COLLEGE JUNIOR! And how she quickly rose to the top of the program and eventually made the national team.

Recovery and Staying Injury Free - Lindsay’s philosophy of Sleep, Drink, Eat, Move, and Think, that helped guide her to a 7 straight years without sustaining an injury

Resources for Success - The 8 books that Lindsay believes everyone should read if they want to prioritize performance and recovery
Buy Lindsay’s incredible book and follow her on Instagram:
Better Great Than Never: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Great-Than-Never-Believing/dp/1544514174

Lindsay Shoop - @lindsaydareshoop
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 17min
January 07, 2025046: Delaney McGuire #5 | Eastern Michigan Rowing - Fast Start to 2025 in both Training and Recruiting
In this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into how to start the new year off right with both maximizing recruiting and communicating with coaches, and your relationship with the erg as you jump into winter rowing! This is Delaney’s fifth time on the show, and as always, we have an absolute blast talking shop and kicking off 2025!
Key Takeaways:
Recruiting Jumpstart / Contacting Coaches - Talking about how to “play offense” and send emails to coaches the right way.

Athlete 2.0 - How do you get off to a hot start with your training in 2025? Start training like the Varsity 8 athlete you want to be.

Maximizing the Erg - Change your mindset of the erg and embracing it as a necessary piece to winter rowing success.
Follow Coach McGuire and Eastern Michigan University:
Coach McGuire - @coach_dmcg

EMU Rowing - @emurowing
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 9min
December 19, 2024045: Bryan Volpenhein | 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist - Olympic Success and Being “Ignorant” To Your Limits
In this episode, Bryan Volpenhein, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time Olympian, dives into the rowing career that went from a walk-on for the Ohio State University Club Rowing Program, to a massively successful Olympic journey, including a gold medal for Team USA in the 2004 Men’s 8+. As one of the most accomplished rowers in Team USA history, you’re going to want to take notes for this one!
Key Takeaways:
From Walk-On to Olympic Gold Medalist - Diving into Bryan’s commitment to hard work, the skillsets and mindset he developed before even starting rowing, and the “nothing to lose” mentality that led to his early success

All-In Mentality - Bryan’s belief that to be truly successful at something, you have to go all in on it. Learn about what it takes both mentally and physically to separate yourself as an athlete and break through barriers

Olympic Level Training - The shift in training from the 2000 Olympics to the 2004 Olympics, and the evolution of “going hard” all the time to training smart
Follow Coach Volpenhein and the Oklahoma City University Men’s and Women’s Rowing Programs:
OCU Rowing - @okcu_rowing
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 22min
December 13, 2024044: Why some rowers will "drop 30 seconds off their 2k this winter..." but most won't.
In this episode, Kevin tells us how he would advise rowers who want to “drop 30 seconds” off their 2k this winter, and the realities that come with setting out for a goal of that magnitude. He also talks about what rowers should also be prioritizing as they position themselves for long term success as future college rowers.
We dive into:
Why some rowers WILL drop 30 seconds off their 2k this winter, and why

What rowers should be focusing on to best position themselves for 2k success

The risks that come from only focusing on 2k performance, and what rowers should really be prioritizing
Link to the “How to drop 30 seconds off your 2k!” Blog
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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24min
November 26, 2024043: Matt Fluhr | US Naval Academy - Diving into the Midshipmen experience
In this episode, Matt Fluhr, Associate Head Coach for the Navy Men’s Heavyweight Rowing program dives into life as a Navy student athlete, both from his own experience, and that of the athletes he works with today!
Key Takeaways:
The Academy Experience - Coach Fluhr’s experience at Navy, and his advice for athletes and parents who are interested in this path

Life After Navy - The incredible career opportunities that can come from being a part of the Midshipman network, and the limitless development opportunities after service

The New Trajectory of Navy Rowing - Developing a culture of “hard rowing” under legendary coach, Steve Gladstone
Follow Coach Fluhr and the Navy Heavyweight Rowing Program:
Navy Men’s Rowing - @navyhwtcrew
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 27min
November 19, 2024042: Dr. Richard Hull | Physiology & Performance - Training for 2000 meter racing the right way
In this episode, Richard Hull, PhD in Biochemistry from Oxford University and rowing coach for Marlow Rowing Club, breaks down the science behind performing a 2000 meter race, where athletes should focus their time when training, and the intersection between the physical and mental side of racing!
Key Takeaways:
2000 meter racing and how to train for it - what energy systems in the body drive a 2k performance and how to train them

Breaking through 2k plateaus - why some athletes cannot get past certain 2k targets

Mental Performance Skills - “Psychobiology” and understanding the relationship between the body and the mind when racing
Learn more about Dr. Hull and access his performance resources:
https://mindbodysportscoach.com/
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 21min
November 13, 2024041: Bill Manning | University of Pennsylvania - What actually separates successful Ivy League Rowers from others
In this episode, Bill Manning, Head Coach for the University of Penn Women’s Rowing Program, dives deep into rowing for a top Ivy League program, being successful athletically and academically, and what coaches are actually looking for in recruits!
Key Takeaways:
The Ivy League Rowing Experience - Being successful at an elite academic university AND elite rowing program

Recruiting *Athletes* - Why coaches want multi-sport athletes and where the erg fits into the college process

Standing out as a Recruit - The importance of making yourself seen and getting in contact with coaches
Follow Coach Manning and the UPenn Women’s Rowing Program:
UPenn Women’s Rowing - @pennwomensrowing
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 6min
October 29, 2024040: Trevor Michelson | Dartmouth College - What it takes to become an Ivy League Lightweight
In this episode, Trevor Michelson, Head Coach for the Dartmouth College Men’s Lightweight Rowing Program, dives deep into what it actually takes to breakthrough and compete as an Ivy League lightweight rower who is looking to row at the highest level!
Key Takeaways:
Competitiveness of Lightweight Rowing - Why lightweight rowing has the closest races in the sport

Selectiveness of Lightweight Recruiting - The number of seats available versus the demand for those spots

Being Successful as a College Rower - Why passion and drive come before talent
Follow Coach Michelson and the Dartmouth College Lightweights:
D150’s Rowing - @dartmouthlights
Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠
Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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1h 25min

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How many episodes does At The Thousand Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 50 episodes available.

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