Rowers Choice - Innovating Rowing

2022e29 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Fr. Mark Connell - San Miguel

This was not the podcast we expected when we started. Father Mark Connell got his first taste of rowing in high school, but wasn't in the sport long. After he understood that God has some other plans for him, he became a priest and ultimately ended up at San Miguel Academy. Nearly 48 years later, Fr. Mark is changing the sport and the lives of kids at San Miguel Academy. Please take 5 minutes to support this program! https://newburghsanmiguel.org/programs/san-miguel-rowing/

2022e28 - James Long Lerno - Newport Sea Base

James Got his start back at Long Beach Crew before rowing at both Orange Coast College and Cal. He then trained and raced with the US National team before an injury caused him to stop competing and start coaching. Now James has coached at Marin, USC, and is not the Executive Director of Newport Sea Base. One of the top coaches in the country, James led his boys to win the 4x in the 2022 National Championship.

2022e27 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Julian Canha

Julian's love of rowing started young. His father was a rower and needed a coxswain to steer the masters boat early in the morning. This was the hook Julian needed. After being part of a small team at Montclair, and having to fight for every stroke at Michigan, Julian eventually got the coaching bug while at law school. Now, years later, Julian is teaching kids in the greater Washington DC area about rowing, and making a fast team in the process!

2022e26 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Julie Hansen - Babbel - 106

Julie Hansen is relatively new to rowing, but has already found herself immersed in the sport. Julie is the US CEO of Babbel, and about 5 years ago decided to check out rowing. Following a rowing class, Julie is now a member of Pelham Community Rowing Association and uses rowing as a way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Additionally her daughter rows on the exceptional Greenwich team, giving them something extra to talk about at the dinner table.

Enjoy this fun podcast with Julie!

2022e25 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Beth Anderson

One of the funniest and best podcast guests we have had yet! Her path to rowing was anything but typical. Introduced to rowing by a legend of a coach in Bebe Bryans, Beth caught the rowing bug, and spent time coaching at Purdue, UCDavis, Oakland Strokes and now NorCAl.

Check out today's podcast with @norcal.crew Executive Director Beth Anderson!

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2022e24 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Sarah Puddicombe

Don't miss todays podcast with Capital Junior Crew coach Sarah Puddicombe!

We were so excited to have her join us to talk about how she got into rowing, her college racing experience, her time at Cal, and everything she has going now at Capital Crew! #rowing #usrowing #rowingrelated #finishlineshellrepair #rowerschoice @capital_jrcrew

2022e23 - Rowers Choice Podcast + Holly Hatton - Bromfield Acton - Boxborough Rowing

Holly Hatton is a rowing legend. Not many people with her experience and who competed at her level can say they found rowing through a party with friends in Philadelphia. Holly competed in some of the most elite rowing races around the world, and has great stories about her time rowing and competing with the National Team. After she was done competing, she has build a legendary coaching career coaching at Harvard/Radcliffe for 13 years, Boston University for 12 years, and now at Bromfield Acton Boxborough. She was an amazing guest and we cant wait to hear more of her stories!

2022e22 - Rowers Choice Podcast - John Fife

John Fife wasn't the biggest and fastest kid at The Prep, but he was consistent, always working hard, and didnt miss his opportunity when it presented itself. After being introduced to rowing at The Prep, Coach Fife went on to Penn and eventually law school at Rutgers. While at law school, Coach Fife got hooked on coaching and from there made it his career. After a successful stint at Jesuit Prep in Dallas, he is now back at his alma-mater, leading them to major wins in the last couple years.

Coach Fife and Alex talk about his approach and practices leading up to some of the biggest races, as well as the importance of taking some time away to renew the drive each season.

2022e21 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Mike Wallin - Chicago Rowing Foundation.

Mike Wallin is not your average rowing coach. Mike got his start with St Joes Prep when he was looking for something to do to stay in shape for basketball. After rowing at Prep for Philly legend Bill Lamb, he rowed at Cal for the legendary Steve Gladstone.

Now Mike is building his own incredible career in Chicago. When Mike showed up in Chicago, the team didnt look like it does now. He strategically grew the team, rowing primarily 8s, with a unique practice philosophy of less meters, but more power. Coming off a win in the Womens 8 at Youth Nationals, we interviewed Mike as he was prepping to take the U19 US National team Womens 8+ to the world championships. [Spoiler Alert: They won that race too]. Do not miss this podcast with Mike Wallin!

2022e20 - Rowers Choice Podcast - Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard is the Head Coach of White Rock Rowing in Dallas Texas.

Chris got his start in rowing in New York at Iona Prep when he was carried down to the coaches office when they needed a coxswain.

After coxing at Iona Prep and then at Marist, Chris has gone East and West, coaching at Harvard, Marin, Capital and now at White Rock Rowing.

Chris's knowledge of rowing combined with his passion for rowing is contagious!