Rowing Friends

In this podcast Adrien talks about her son Timmy's participation in lifeguard training and his gap year plans, including various job opportunities and educational pursuits. The conversation then shifted to updates about Kate's children's rowing activities and competitions, including their training schedules and performance at events like the Henley Regatta. The conversation ended with discussions about exercise plans for an upcoming family trip, cooking for large gatherings, and logistics for storing rowing equipment, along with plans for future guests on the Rowing Friends podcast.

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Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

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Adrien and Kate discussed their personal routines, challenges, and recent experiences related to rowing, including the impact of weather on their activities. They explored various strategies to promote and improve rowing as a sport, addressing issues such as accessibility, recruitment, and event organization. The conversation also touched on different types of rowing boats, training approaches, and upcoming events and podcast guests. They hope you enjoy the episode.

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This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

Rowing Friends welcomed Matt Logue, UB Crew Alumni to the podcast.  The group caught up on personal updates and discussed Matt's current roles, including his position as executive director at 3 Rivers Rowing Association and his work on the US Rowing Safety Committee. They explored safety concerns in rowing, with Matt highlighting the importance of life jackets, swimming abilities, and heat guidelines, while emphasizing the need for a conversational approach to safety rather than a punitive one. The conversation shifted to the unique challenges of rowing compared to other sports, and Kate shared her perspective as a new parent in the rowing community.  Discussions touched on indoor training facilities, ergometer testing, and the challenges faced by returning rowers. The group also explored plans for future events, including a potential UB alumni boat for the Head of the Ohio race and the organization of a "Return to Row Day" in 2026.

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This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

In this bonus episode Adrien is joined by Dave Cusano, fellow UB crew alumni.  This episode is the prequel to episode 26 before Kate arrives to the conversation.  Please enjoy!  Dave discussed his search for riggers for his varsity 8 Resolute boat, which was damaged last spring. He explained that the riggers are unique to the year of manufacture and have specific alignment requirements, making it challenging to find compatible ones. Dave shared updates about his athletes, who are competing at U23 trials, and their recent achievements in rowing events.

Adrien and Dave discussed their experiences with rowing boats, sharing challenges and solutions related to boat maintenance, storage, and rowing conditions. Adrien mentioned issues with his double scull, including a damaged rudder support and a crooked fin, and decided to postpone repairs until after the rowing season. Dave shared his approach to removing rudders for training and highlighted the challenges of rowing in busy waters. Both expressed a desire to row more but acknowledged time constraints and logistical challenges.

Dave and Adrien discussed the challenges of managing a rowing program, including volunteer work, scheduling conflicts, and adapting to unexpected events like injuries and weather. Dave shared the success of his team's performance at the Scholastic Regatta, highlighting the progress of junior boats and the need to plan for the future. They also talked about the logistics of the fall program, the difficulty of securing bids for prestigious regattas like the Charles, and the decision to attend the Mohawk Fall Classic instead of the Lift Bridge Regatta.

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Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

We are pleased to welcome Dave Cusano a fellow UB Crew Alumni to the Rowing Friends podcast.  Dave discussed the challenges and successes of his rowing team's season, highlighting the impact of weather and other factors on their performance. He noted that despite the difficulties, the team maintained a positive attitude and achieved some success at nationals. David also shared his philosophy on coaching, emphasizing the importance of producing good humans through rowing rather than focusing solely on competitive results. Additionally, he mentioned his plans to coach a small group of college athletes over the summer and expressed hope for the success of two alumni at U23 trials.  Dave shared his 25-year coaching journey, starting at UB and moving to Ohio before returning to Fayetteville, where he became the head coach of FM's rowing team. Dave noted that the boathouse, located next to SU, hosts around 350 rowers in the spring, and he appreciates the opportunity for his teams to learn from SU's successful rowing style. Dave reminisces about his college rowing experiences, sharing various memories from his time at UB. He recalls specific locations like the Augusta hotel during spring break, a pub called King George's, and several bars on Main Street. David also mentions memorable moments with teammates, including naming their boat "Hustle Stack" (later changed to "Muscle Lack" by the heavyweights) The discussion concluded with a reflection on alumni rowing events, noting that while there was strong interest, finding enough alumni participants to fill boats had been challenging.  We plan to reach back out to Dave in the future to catch up.  Hope you enjoyed the episode.

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This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

Adrien and Kate celebrated their 25th podcast episode and discussed their progress toward reaching 25 reviews across their podcast platforms. They reflected on their podcast journey, shared memories of rowing experiences, and discussed plans for future episodes including guest coordination and exploring rowing topics. The conversation covered personal memories of college life at UB, including uniforms, study habits, and the sense of community created through rowing, while also planning a return-to-row event for alumni in Rochester.

Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social.

This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

Adrien and Kate discussed Adrien's regatta attendance at Pittsford Regatta in Pittsford NY. They shared updates about their respective rowing teams' recent competitions, including Kate’s daughter experience at Youth Nationals, SRAA Scholastic National Championship Regatta, Cooper River, Pennsauken, NJ, and local races.  They talked about the  benefits of live streaming and cross-training for athletes. Kate and Adrien also spoke about rowing programs and learn-to-row initiatives, including alumni boats and community rowing activities in different regions.

Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social.

This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

Adrien and Kate discussed their experiences at a rowing event, including their children's participation and performance, as well as their own busy schedules and commitments. They explored various aspects of competitive rowing, such as summer programs, coaching challenges, and the importance of building strong relationships with coaches and teammates. The conversation also touched on balancing rowing with other life activities, the need for flexibility in coaching arrangements, and potential future podcast topics.

Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social.

This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

In this episode Kate expressed frustration about the changes to the live streaming service at the Saratoga Invitational rowing event, particularly the shift from a free to a paid service. She speculated that this change might be due to US Rowing contracting with a specific company for all rowing event live streams. Kate appealed to the organizers to reconsider this decision, given the importance of the live stream for remote viewers and the limitations of on-site viewing. They also shared their experiences with food tent setup, the importance of proper planning and organization for regatta events, and the challenges faced by coxswains in rowing boats. The conversation ended with their plans for the upcoming week, including finding someone to talk about food tents and coxins, and discussing the live stream issue and the need for easy access to it.

Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social.

This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

In this episode Kate expressed frustration about the changes to the live streaming service at the Saratoga Invitational rowing event, particularly the shift from a free to a paid service. She speculated that this change might be due to US Rowing contracting with a specific company for all rowing event live streams. Kate appealed to the organizers to reconsider this decision, given the importance of the live stream for remote viewers and the limitations of on-site viewing. They also shared their experiences with food tent setup, the importance of proper planning and organization for regatta events, and the challenges faced by coxswains in rowing boats. The conversation ended with their plans for the upcoming week, including finding someone to talk about food tents and coxins, and discussing the live stream issue and the need for easy access to it.

Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social.

This Podcast- @rowingfriendspod

Adrien- @rowingonthesquare

Kate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.

For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!

Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square