In this episode, Martin Stone, Head Coach for the University of Notre Dame Women’s Rowing Program, dives into college recruiting, what coaches look for in recruits, and the evolution of women’s rowing through his 25+ year experience leading the Notre Dame program!

Key Takeaways:

• Life as a College Athlete - The emphasis on balance as a Division 1 rower who aspires to have both a rigorous academic load, and the demands of college rowing.

• College Recruiting - Breaking down the rowing facts, such as 2k and 6k erg score, wing span, race results, etc., in addition to the intangible team first qualities to get recruited..

• Scholarships and Roster Limits - Coach Stone’s input on how scholarships impact recruiting, and whether roster limitations will have effect recruiting.

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• Notre Dame Rowing - @ndrowing

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In this episode, Nate Clark, Assistant Coach for the Trinity College Men’s Rowing Program, returns for round 2 on the podcast to share the experience of Trinity winning the 2025 Varsity 8+ National Championship, what it took to get there, and the process for retooling for a repeat in 2026!

Key Takeaways:

• Winning an IRA Championship - The experience of winning a championship in the V8, but not being content, and immediately shifting focus to the next season.

• Competitive D3 Rowing - What it takes to win a D3 championship, and the process-oriented, and present-focused mindsets, required to actually win.

• Rebuilding to Repeat - Recruiting the next class of athletes who want to “build” rather than “join” a national champion contender.

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In this episode, Kevin discusses his process for creating a training program for high school and college rowers that is both effective in helping us become faster rowers, but also sustainable. We only have so much time to dedicate to training, and this podcast will help you maximize your training!

Key Takeaways:

• Minimum Effective Training - Why athletes should aim for 6-10 sessions per week, and have a significant portion of those sessions on the erg.

• Routine - How to find the windows of opportunity in your weekly schedule, and aim for 90% consistency.

• Consistency Over Intensity - Why rowers should focus on consistency in their training, then build the intensity after establishing their rhythm.

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In this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into the importance of summer training, the right approaches for incorporating the erg into your summer, and returning to your rowing program prepared for your fastest fall season!

Key Takeaways:

• Importance of the Erg - Erg standards for the fall, and why coaches want rowers erging throughout the summer.

• Building the Aerobic Engine - Why high volume, low intensity work, and building the base of the endurance “pyramid” should be the priority in the off-season.

• “Storyteller Workouts” Vs. 2k Prep - How rowers can use long distance workouts for more effective training, and to push future 2k performances further.

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• EMU Rowing - @emurowing

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In this episode, Kevin discusses the keys to maximizing a high school or college rowers summer off-season, and why athletes need to prioritize developing their athletic foundation, erg training multiple times per week, and setting themselves on a path to achieve their individual goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Why The Summer Is For Training - Why there is no better time of the year to focus on your individual goals as an athlete.

• Focus on Athlete First - The importance of prioritizing Athlete Development, Strength, and Durability.

• Erg to Get Faster on the Erg - Why we need to be on the ERG if our goal is a faster erg score.

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In this episode we have Will Porter, Head Coach for the Yale University Women’s Rowing Program, and we are diving into Coach Porter’s 25+ years leading Yale; including three V8 NCAA Championships, his thoughts on the evolution of women’s rowing, and what makes athletes successful at a top-end Ivy League rowing program!

Key Takeaways:

• Preparation for Championship Racing - Yale’s preparation and focus heading into the NCAA Championship, focusing on race execution and boat movement in the final practices.  

• Successful Coaching - Coach Porter’s thoughts on what makes a coach successful, and measuring it by an athlete’s 20 year reunion and who they’ve become versus only results.

• Rowing at Yale - What Yale looks for in recruits, the importance of the story behind an erg score, and what it’s like rowing D1 at a competitive Ivy League program.

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• Yale Rowing - @yalewcrew

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In this episode we have Charlotte Buck, 2020 and 2024 US Olympian, and we are diving into her career from a “non-athlete” in high school, to a walk-on for the Columbia University women’s rowing program, then to a two time Olympic rower who stroked the Women’s 8+ at the Paris Olympics!

Key Takeaways:

• Charlotte’s Non-Traditional Path - From the high school debate team, to taking a gap year, to walking on without any prior rowing experience, to being cut multiple times, then making the national team.

• Playing the Long Game and Grittiness - The intangible qualities that are important for staying on the path to success through adversity and failing to make the team.

• Thriving in Academic and Athletics - Time management, and how to focus on school and rowing separately to be successful in both.

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• Charlotte Buck - @charbuckwild

• US National Team - @womenintheboat

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In this episode we have Beth Greene, Head Coach for the Ithaca College Women’s Rowing Program, and we are diving into Ithaca’s conference championship and earning a bid to the NCAA Championship, creating a culture for any athlete who wants to be a college rower, and the balance of athletics and academics at a competitive D3 Rowing Program.

Key Takeaways:

• Finding the Right Fit - Coach Greene’s coaching philosophy of giving every athlete a chance to succeed as long as they feel it is enhancing their life! 

• Balancing Expectations with Competitiveness - Getting athletes to realize that they “belong” and have the ability to succeed as rowers if they truly want it.

• Competitive Division 3 Rowing - Understanding the balance of competitive rowing, and a diversified and fulfilling educational experience that D3 rowing can provide.

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• Ithaca Rowing - @ithacawrow

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In this episode we have Lily Siddall, Head Coach for the reigning Division 3 National Champion Tufts University Women’s Rowing Program, and we are diving into her first two years as a head coach, her unique coaching background, and the benefits of D3 rowing! From Lily’s experience of leading a team and winning an NCAA Championship in her first year, to her service-focused coaching style, Lily provides great insight into what it’s like to be a part of a competitive D3 rowing program.

Key Takeaways:

• Winning a National Championship - Learn about Lily’s  journey of becoming the head coach, and leading the team to a D3 national championship in her first year.

• Developing a Culture around Service - How the team balances the expectation of repeating as national champions by focusing on being the “best team” they can by incorporating community service and other service-driven team events.

• The Athletic and Academic Experience in Division 3 - Lily’s thoughts on what makes D3 rowing unique, and how athletics can complement a student's academic experience.

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• Lily Siddall - @rowing.coach.lily

• Tufts Rowing - @tuftsrowing

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In this episode, Kevin discusses five actionable steps current sophomores in high school, and their parents, can take to best prepare for the college recruiting process. College rowing, and recruiting can be overwhelming, and these steps will help you feel more confident heading into the summer.

Key Takeaways:

• Misconceptions with Recruiting - Breaking down why rowers have more time than they think, and what to truly focus on as a rising junior. 

• Recruiting Timeline - The real timeline for when college rowing coaches are communicating with athletes, and how to prepare.

• 5 First Steps for Success - What sophomores, and parents, can do NOW to best position themselves for success.

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