Tara is the leading world expert on para rowing coach education and inclusion for rowing clubs. Together we talk future plans, a conference and rowing coach certification.

Sponsor

NK is running the Speedcoach Summer Regatta series - virtual events everyone can take part in

https://rowing.chat/sponsor/speedcoach-summer-regatta-series/

Timestamps

02:50 Introduction and background in rowing. Known for founding Seize the Oar Foundation

04:00 Adaptive Team Training - outreach

05:30 Para Rowing Global Meetups during lockdown. Challenges with athletes to coach due to proximity issues. Return to rowing guidelines varied by country. We looked to Australia to their guidelines - Liam James at Balmain RC.

08:00 Essential Eligibility Criteria - EEC

10:00 70 people came to the first meetup from around the globe. Breakout sessions were working meetings. All resources and findings are on the website

http://www.seizetheoar.com/

14:30 Inclusive Coaching Conference - September 18-19. A Virtual event. The toolkit needs to be broadened and expanded. Topics

- Talk about para - how to assess your boathouse for disabled rowing

- Rows before Hoes - toxic masculinity discussion

- Coaches being furloughed - preserving institutional knowledge

- Know where you row - indigenous geography and history of your river / lake

25:00 Adaptive rowing Coaching Certification. The most successful clubs are those who have a flexible program with the goal of building coach confidence. We want to create trust. If you want to take the needs assessment survey, it's being mailed next week.

33:00 The difference between personal health and public health.