Denise Aquino and Patricia Lyne started a podcast Rowing in Color to support equality of opportunity for athletes and to teach good practice.

Timestamps

02:43 Introductions and background in rowing

06:00 Why start the rowing in color podcast?

08:00 Issues we are trying to highlight. What are the ground rules for coaches and athletes?

10:00 Who you have interviewed. What's the one thing you want your white coach to know?

14:00 Common themes - how to vocalise your thoughts. Fear of backlash for having opinions.

20:00 Denise's story. Not getting seen as a coach.

23:00 Integration versus assimilation.

28:00 Actions to improve. First speak out; Second implement your own change. As a team form the solution. e.g. We don't take requests for lineups - we aren't DJs.

38:00 Diversity in Sport goal - have black male Olympic medalist in 2028

43:00 What can I do? Start with listening.

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