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 54 episodes available.

At The Thousand Podcast episodes:

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
October 23, 2024039: Delaney McGuire #4 | Eastern Michigan - Breaking Thru Hard Training
In this episode, Delaney McGuire makes her fourth appearance on the podcast, and this one does not disappoint! Delaney and Kevin dive into training, goal setting for the winter, how athletes can get ahead in the off-season, and so much more!
Key Takeaways:
Training versus Exercise - Understanding the difference between purposeful training and exercising

Consistency over Everything - The number one variable in training success

The Plateau of Latent Potential - Trusting your training to break through plateaus
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
October 15, 2024038: Katie Lane | Drexel University - Discovering athletes by building relationships with coaches
In this episode, Katie Lane, Head Coach for the Drexel University Women’s Rowing Program, dives into her process for finding potential recruits, the importance of building relationships with coaches, and lastly, what it’s like being a coach in a vibrant rowing community like Philadelphia!
Key Takeaways:
Discovering Athletes - Leveraging relationships with high school coaches to find athletes who are “doing a good job”

Developing Relationships - Coach Lanes philosophy on connecting with athletes

Top 3 Traits for College Success - Communication, Sacrifice, Prioritization
Follow Coach Lane and Drexel University:
Coach Lane - @coach.katielane

Drexel Rowing - @drexelrowing
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 15min
October 11, 2024037: Always Be ERGING. Why rowers lose fitness on the water and need to erg thru the fall.
In this episode, Kevin explains why rowers lose fitness when they only row on the water, and why they need to be on the erg if they want to truly improve their erg scores.
We dive into:
The importance of Always Be Erging

Why most athletes "Fly and Die" on the first test

How to add erg sessions into your busy schedule, and maintain balance
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!
...more
20min
October 08, 2024036: Kari Hughes | Washington College - Coaching as a profession and Long Term Athlete Development
In this episode, Kari Hughes, Head Coach for the Washington College Women’s Rowing Program and USRowing Coaching Certification Instructor, dives into the importance of continuing education for coaches, focusing on long term development for athletes, and her advice for athletes who aspire to row at the college level!
Key Takeaways:
Coaching Education - We discuss the professionalization of coaching and USRowing’s steps to better educate coaches

Long Term Athlete Development - Why athletes don’t need to specialize in high school to be successful, and the value in playing multiple sports

Athletes Success - Kari’s advice for athletes who want to be successful at the college level, and long term after their college career
Follow Coach Hughes and Washington College:
Instagram - @washcollwrow
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 15min
October 01, 2024035: Frank Biller | University of Virginia - Men’s club rowing and the rise of ACRA’s and “Super Clubs”
In this episode, Frank Biller, Head Coach for the University of Virginia men’s club rowing program, dives deep into club rowing, the ACRA Championships, and the competitiveness of the “Super Clubs” as they lead the growth of club rowing!
Frank and I talk about…
How the ACRA Rowing Championships have become the biggest collegiate regatta in the world, and continues to grow and accelerate college rowing!

“Super Clubs” as a viable options for high school athletes as they are essentially a varsity program, and train just as hard as most Division 1 programs.

Why many high school rowers don’t get recruited and end up losing their spots to walk-ons who didn’t start rowing until college
Follow the UVA Men’s Rowing program on Instagram at @vmensrowing
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 28min
September 24, 2024034: Lizzie Mitchell | Boston University - Finding your internal “why” to be a successful college rower
In this episode, Lizzie Mitchell, associate head coach for the Boston University Women’s Rowing program, dives deep into both the physical, and the mental side of being successful as a college rower, and what athletes should expect if they hope to row for a competitive Division 1 program!
Lizzie and I talk about…
The reality of how much time being a Division 1 rower requires, and figuring out if that is truly something you are looking for in your college experience

How to discover your “internal motivation” and the “why” behind you being a college rower, and why that is more important than “external motivations”

Mastering the mental side of rowing through mental performance coaching and “quiet sitting”
Follow the Boston University Women’s Rowing program on Instagram at @terrierwrow
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!
...more
1h 29min

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How many episodes does At The Thousand Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

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