In this chapter we are going to walk through the full program, how it is structured, what happens each week, and what it actually feels like to coach it.
In this chapter we are going to walk through the full program, how it is structured, what happens each week, and what it actually feels like to coach it.
In this chapter we are going to walk through the full program, how it is structured, what happens each week, and what it actually feels like to coach it.
Program Structure & Events
Program Structure & Events
Program Structure & Events
By the end of this chapter you will have a clear picture of how the four weeks unfold, what your athletes are working on at each stage, and what to expect emotionally as a coach.
By the end of this chapter you will have a clear picture of how the four weeks unfold, what your athletes are working on at each stage, and what to expect emotionally as a coach.
By the end of this chapter you will have a clear picture of how the four weeks unfold, what your athletes are working on at each stage, and what to expect emotionally as a coach.
Once we have done that, we will also quickly go through the events that run alongside the training.
Once we have done that, we will also quickly go through the events that run alongside the training.
Once we have done that, we will also quickly go through the events that run alongside the training.
These events are a big part of why this program works so well — they build the community that keeps people coming back.
These events are a big part of why this program works so well — they build the community that keeps people coming back.
These events are a big part of why this program works so well — they build the community that keeps people coming back.
As a coach, you do not need to organise them. You just need to show up.
As a coach, you do not need to organise them. You just need to show up.
As a coach, you do not need to organise them. You just need to show up.
That is it. Let's start with the program.
That is it. Let's start with the program.
That is it. Let's start with the program.
The first week is about one thing.
The first week is about one thing.
The first week is about one thing.
Your athletes are getting into a rowing boat for the very first time.
Your athletes are getting into a rowing boat for the very first time.
Your athletes are getting into a rowing boat for the very first time.
They do not know where to put their hands. They cannot feel the balance. They have no idea what the rhythm should feel like.
They do not know where to put their hands. They cannot feel the balance. They have no idea what the rhythm should feel like.
They do not know where to put their hands. They cannot feel the balance. They have no idea what the rhythm should feel like.
That is completely normal, and it is exactly what you are there for.
That is completely normal, and it is exactly what you are there for.
That is completely normal, and it is exactly what you are there for.
Arms, body, legs in slow motion.
Arms, body, legs in slow motion.
Arms, body, legs in slow motion.
Braking and backing.
Braking and backing.
Braking and backing.
Dragging the oars along the water.
Dragging the oars along the water.
Dragging the oars along the water.
How to correct balance.
How to correct balance.
How to correct balance.
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
Start with two people rowing while the rest hold balance — this keeps the boat stable and lets rowers focus.
Start with two people rowing while the rest hold balance — this keeps the boat stable and lets rowers focus.
Start with two people rowing while the rest hold balance — this keeps the boat stable and lets rowers focus.
Repeat yourself constantly — this is not a sign that something is going wrong. It is just how Week 1 works.
Repeat yourself constantly — this is not a sign that something is going wrong. It is just how Week 1 works.
Repeat yourself constantly — this is not a sign that something is going wrong. It is just how Week 1 works.
Keep instructions short and clear.
Keep instructions short and clear.
Keep instructions short and clear.
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
This will likely be the most intense week you have as a coach — and that is completely expected.
This will likely be the most intense week you have as a coach — and that is completely expected.
This will likely be the most intense week you have as a coach — and that is completely expected.
People are confused. Balance is all over the place. You will feel like you are saying the same things on repeat.
People are confused. Balance is all over the place. You will feel like you are saying the same things on repeat.
People are confused. Balance is all over the place. You will feel like you are saying the same things on repeat.
Do not interpret the chaos as something going wrong — it is just what Week 1 looks like.
Do not interpret the chaos as something going wrong — it is just what Week 1 looks like.
Do not interpret the chaos as something going wrong — it is just what Week 1 looks like.
Your energy and patience this week sets the tone for the entire programme.
Your energy and patience this week sets the tone for the entire programme.
Your energy and patience this week sets the tone for the entire programme.
Show up with enthusiasm, keep instructions simple, and make sure people leave the first session smiling.
Show up with enthusiasm, keep instructions simple, and make sure people leave the first session smiling.
Show up with enthusiasm, keep instructions simple, and make sure people leave the first session smiling.
The goal of Week 1: Everyone is having fun and able to row together in the boat.
The goal of Week 1: Everyone is having fun and able to row together in the boat.
The goal of Week 1: Everyone is having fun and able to row together in the boat.
WEEK 2 — OAR CONTROL & FEATHERING
WEEK 2 — OAR CONTROL & FEATHERING
WEEK 2 — OAR CONTROL & FEATHERING
By Week 2 your athletes are starting to feel more comfortable in the boat — and that is great.
By Week 2 your athletes are starting to feel more comfortable in the boat — and that is great.
By Week 2 your athletes are starting to feel more comfortable in the boat — and that is great.
But with comfort comes confidence, and with confidence comes speed on the slide.
But with comfort comes confidence, and with confidence comes speed on the slide.
But with comfort comes confidence, and with confidence comes speed on the slide.
Feathering is the central focus this week. It is one of the most important technical skills in rowing and needs to come up in every single session — not just during drills.
Feathering is the central focus this week. It is one of the most important technical skills in rowing and needs to come up in every single session — not just during drills.
Feathering is the central focus this week. It is one of the most important technical skills in rowing and needs to come up in every single session — not just during drills.
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
Feathering drills at the catch and finish.
Feathering drills at the catch and finish.
Feathering drills at the catch and finish.
Keep coming back to feathering throughout the session — not just when you run the drill.
Keep coming back to feathering throughout the session — not just when you run the drill.
Keep coming back to feathering throughout the session — not just when you run the drill.
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
Week 2 feels more controlled than Week 1 — but feathering will test your patience.
Week 2 feels more controlled than Week 1 — but feathering will test your patience.
Week 2 feels more controlled than Week 1 — but feathering will test your patience.
Some athletes will get it quickly. Others will still be struggling by the end of the week.
Some athletes will get it quickly. Others will still be struggling by the end of the week.
Some athletes will get it quickly. Others will still be struggling by the end of the week.
That is completely normal.
That is completely normal.
That is completely normal.
Celebrate every time someone gets that clean click.
Celebrate every time someone gets that clean click.
Celebrate every time someone gets that clean click.
Your job is to stay persistent without making anyone feel bad about it.
Your job is to stay persistent without making anyone feel bad about it.
Your job is to stay persistent without making anyone feel bad about it.
Keep making feathering feel like a fun challenge rather than a correction.
Keep making feathering feel like a fun challenge rather than a correction.
Keep making feathering feel like a fun challenge rather than a correction.
The athletes who feel rewarded for progress are the ones who keep trying.
The athletes who feel rewarded for progress are the ones who keep trying.
The athletes who feel rewarded for progress are the ones who keep trying.
By Week 3 your athletes have the basics and are starting to feel like a crew.
By Week 3 your athletes have the basics and are starting to feel like a crew.
By Week 3 your athletes have the basics and are starting to feel like a crew.
Now the focus shifts to rowing longer distances, synchronising movements, and beginning to apply real power.
Now the focus shifts to rowing longer distances, synchronising movements, and beginning to apply real power.
Now the focus shifts to rowing longer distances, synchronising movements, and beginning to apply real power.
And your athletes will start noticing their own progress.
And your athletes will start noticing their own progress.
And your athletes will start noticing their own progress.
Use that.
Use that.
Use that.
This is the week the boat starts to feel like it is actually moving.
This is the week the boat starts to feel like it is actually moving.
This is the week the boat starts to feel like it is actually moving.
The goal of Week 2: People start to feel that they have real control over their oars.
The goal of Week 2: People start to feel that they have real control over their oars.
The goal of Week 2: People start to feel that they have real control over their oars.
Reward every small win — feathering takes time and athletes need to feel the progress.
Reward every small win — feathering takes time and athletes need to feel the progress.
Reward every small win — feathering takes time and athletes need to feel the progress.
Do not move on until the majority of the group has a real feel for it.
Do not move on until the majority of the group has a real feel for it.
Do not move on until the majority of the group has a real feel for it.
The click drill.
The click drill.
The click drill.
Quick feathering back and forth.
Quick feathering back and forth.
Quick feathering back and forth.
Watch for that.
Watch for that.
Watch for that.
If they had fun, you did your job.
If they had fun, you did your job.
If they had fun, you did your job.
You are. That is exactly what you should be doing.
You are. That is exactly what you should be doing.
You are. That is exactly what you should be doing.
Be fun and high energy outside of the boat — first impressions matter enormously.
Be fun and high energy outside of the boat — first impressions matter enormously.
Be fun and high energy outside of the boat — first impressions matter enormously.
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
Do not rush technique. The goal this week is comfort and confidence, not perfection.
Do not rush technique. The goal this week is comfort and confidence, not perfection.
Do not rush technique. The goal this week is comfort and confidence, not perfection.
Making people feel safe and confident in the boat.
Making people feel safe and confident in the boat.
Making people feel safe and confident in the boat.
WEEK 1 — BASIC ROWING TECHNIQUE & BALANCE
WEEK 1 — BASIC ROWING TECHNIQUE & BALANCE
WEEK 1 — BASIC ROWING TECHNIQUE & BALANCE
THE PROGRAM — WEEK BY WEEK
THE PROGRAM — WEEK BY WEEK
THE PROGRAM — WEEK BY WEEK
But your role at every single event comes down to three things:
But your role at every single event comes down to three things:
But your role at every single event comes down to three things:
1. Bring high energy.
2. Talk to people.
3. Help people talk to each other.
1. Bring high energy.
2. Talk to people.
3. Help people talk to each other.
1. Bring high energy.
2. Talk to people.
3. Help people talk to each other.
You will not need to guess or improvise, it is all here.
You will not need to guess or improvise, it is all here.
You will not need to guess or improvise, it is all here.
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WEEK 3 — PACE & POWER APPLICATION
WEEK 3 — PACE & POWER APPLICATION
WEEK 3 — PACE & POWER APPLICATION
WEEK 4 — HIGH STROKE RATES & RACE PREPARATION
WEEK 4 — HIGH STROKE RATES & RACE PREPARATION
WEEK 4 — HIGH STROKE RATES & RACE PREPARATION
Legs only.
Legs only.
Legs only.
Pause at the finish.
Pause at the finish.
Pause at the finish.
The swing.
The swing.
The swing.
Pause at the release.
Pause at the release.
Pause at the release.
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
Run technique exercises in groups of four.
Run technique exercises in groups of four.
Run technique exercises in groups of four.
Reward the crew whenever the boat moves well together.
Reward the crew whenever the boat moves well together.
Reward the crew whenever the boat moves well together.
Stay patient with crew-level work before diving into individual corrections.
Stay patient with crew-level work before diving into individual corrections.
Stay patient with crew-level work before diving into individual corrections.
Remind them to take it easy — relaxed rowing is faster rowing.
Remind them to take it easy — relaxed rowing is faster rowing.
Remind them to take it easy — relaxed rowing is faster rowing.
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
Week 3 is when the programme starts to feel rewarding — for both you and the athletes.
Week 3 is when the programme starts to feel rewarding — for both you and the athletes.
Week 3 is when the programme starts to feel rewarding — for both you and the athletes.
People begin to see how far they have come from where they started.
People begin to see how far they have come from where they started.
People begin to see how far they have come from where they started.
Let them feel proud of what they are building.
Let them feel proud of what they are building.
Let them feel proud of what they are building.
The final week is about bringing everything together and sending your athletes out on a high.
The final week is about bringing everything together and sending your athletes out on a high.
The final week is about bringing everything together and sending your athletes out on a high.
The focus moves to higher stroke rates, race scenarios, and explosive rowing.
The focus moves to higher stroke rates, race scenarios, and explosive rowing.
The focus moves to higher stroke rates, race scenarios, and explosive rowing.
But here is the most important thing about Week 4.
But here is the most important thing about Week 4.
But here is the most important thing about Week 4.
It is about making sure every single person in that boat leaves the programme feeling proud, capable, and hungry to keep rowing.
It is about making sure every single person in that boat leaves the programme feeling proud, capable, and hungry to keep rowing.
It is about making sure every single person in that boat leaves the programme feeling proud, capable, and hungry to keep rowing.
It is not really about performance.
It is not really about performance.
It is not really about performance.
The goal of Week 3: People start to feel that they have come a long way.
The goal of Week 3: People start to feel that they have come a long way.
The goal of Week 3: People start to feel that they have come a long way.
That feeling is powerful. Point it out.
That feeling is powerful. Point it out.
That feeling is powerful. Point it out.
Tell them how much better the boat looks compared to Week 1.
Tell them how much better the boat looks compared to Week 1.
Tell them how much better the boat looks compared to Week 1.
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
Rowing without feathering.
Rowing without feathering.
Rowing without feathering.
10 power strokes.
10 power strokes.
10 power strokes.
Feathering in sync and at rating.
Feathering in sync and at rating.
Feathering in sync and at rating.
Race starts.
Race starts.
Race starts.
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
What you are teaching:
Tell athletes how much they have improved — they need to hear it, often.
Tell athletes how much they have improved — they need to hear it, often.
Tell athletes how much they have improved — they need to hear it, often.
Make sure no one gets left behind or feels like they are falling short.
Make sure no one gets left behind or feels like they are falling short.
Make sure no one gets left behind or feels like they are falling short.
Keep the tone positive and celebratory throughout.
Keep the tone positive and celebratory throughout.
Keep the tone positive and celebratory throughout.
Make the race starts feel like a big moment — build it up.
Make the race starts feel like a big moment — build it up.
Make the race starts feel like a big moment — build it up.
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
What to keep in mind:
Week 4 has a different energy. People know it is the last week.
Week 4 has a different energy. People know it is the last week.
Week 4 has a different energy. People know it is the last week.
There is excitement in the air — but also a little pressure, especially for those who feel they are not as far along as others.
There is excitement in the air — but also a little pressure, especially for those who feel they are not as far along as others.
There is excitement in the air — but also a little pressure, especially for those who feel they are not as far along as others.
Celebrate the crew as a whole. Let the 10 power strokes be the highlight of the session.
Celebrate the crew as a whole. Let the 10 power strokes be the highlight of the session.
Celebrate the crew as a whole. Let the 10 power strokes be the highlight of the session.
By the end of this week your athletes should be tired, proud, and already thinking about when they can get back on the water.
By the end of this week your athletes should be tired, proud, and already thinking about when they can get back on the water.
By the end of this week your athletes should be tired, proud, and already thinking about when they can get back on the water.
Your job is to make sure that gap does not matter.
Your job is to make sure that gap does not matter.
Your job is to make sure that gap does not matter.
That is the result you are going for.
That is the result you are going for.
That is the result you are going for.
The goal of Week 4: Make sure they have fun and leave hungry for more.
The goal of Week 4: Make sure they have fun and leave hungry for more.
The goal of Week 4: Make sure they have fun and leave hungry for more.
The four weeks of training are only part of what makes this programme work.
The four weeks of training are only part of what makes this programme work.
The four weeks of training are only part of what makes this programme work.
Running alongside the sessions are three events that build the community, create shared memories, and give your athletes a reason to stick around beyond the course.
Running alongside the sessions are three events that build the community, create shared memories, and give your athletes a reason to stick around beyond the course.
Running alongside the sessions are three events that build the community, create shared memories, and give your athletes a reason to stick around beyond the course.
You do not need to organise any of this alone; you will be working together with the other coaches/volunteers on this event.
You do not need to organise any of this alone; you will be working together with the other coaches/volunteers on this event.
You do not need to organise any of this alone; you will be working together with the other coaches/volunteers on this event.
Your job at every event is the same three things:
Your job at every event is the same three things:
Your job at every event is the same three things:
EVENT 1 — OPENING CEREMONY
EVENT 1 — OPENING CEREMONY
EVENT 1 — OPENING CEREMONY
EVENT 2 — BARBECUE NIGHT
EVENT 2 — BARBECUE NIGHT
EVENT 2 — BARBECUE NIGHT
This is the most important event of the entire programme — and it requires your highest energy.
This is the most important event of the entire programme — and it requires your highest energy.
This is the most important event of the entire programme — and it requires your highest energy.
It is the very first impression participants get. Not just of the course, but of the club and of you as a coach.
It is the very first impression participants get. Not just of the course, but of the club and of you as a coach.
It is the very first impression participants get. Not just of the course, but of the club and of you as a coach.
Here is how it runs: participants are welcomed, split into small groups, and rotated between stations every 12 minutes.
Here is how it runs: participants are welcomed, split into small groups, and rotated between stations every 12 minutes.
Here is how it runs: participants are welcomed, split into small groups, and rotated between stations every 12 minutes.
If the weather is good:
If the weather is good:
If the weather is good:
Sitting in a rowing boat — seating position and balance.
Sitting in a rowing boat — seating position and balance.
Sitting in a rowing boat — seating position and balance.
Getting to know each other — team-building and conversation.
Getting to know each other — team-building and conversation.
Getting to know each other — team-building and conversation.
Rowing machine — basic technique and movement pattern.
Rowing machine — basic technique and movement pattern.
Rowing machine — basic technique and movement pattern.
Boat setup — how to adjust the boat and its equipment.
Boat setup — how to adjust the boat and its equipment.
Boat setup — how to adjust the boat and its equipment.
If it rains:
If it rains:
If it rains:
Social activity — building a positive group dynamic.
Social activity — building a positive group dynamic.
Social activity — building a positive group dynamic.
Traffic rules and lifting technique — safety on the water and boat handling.
Traffic rules and lifting technique — safety on the water and boat handling.
Traffic rules and lifting technique — safety on the water and boat handling.
Each coach is responsible for one station.
Each coach is responsible for one station.
Each coach is responsible for one station.
You demonstrate first — clearly and with energy.
You demonstrate first — clearly and with energy.
You demonstrate first — clearly and with energy.
Then you step back and let participants do it themselves.
Then you step back and let participants do it themselves.
Then you step back and let participants do it themselves.
Keep your station moving, keep the energy up, and make sure every group that passes through leaves feeling like they learned something and had a good time.
Keep your station moving, keep the energy up, and make sure every group that passes through leaves feeling like they learned something and had a good time.
Keep your station moving, keep the energy up, and make sure every group that passes through leaves feeling like they learned something and had a good time.
After one of the training sessions, everyone gathers for a joint barbecue evening.
After one of the training sessions, everyone gathers for a joint barbecue evening.
After one of the training sessions, everyone gathers for a joint barbecue evening.
The club provides hot dogs and soda for everyone, so people can come, join in, and enjoy the event.
The club provides hot dogs and soda for everyone, so people can come, join in, and enjoy the event.
The club provides hot dogs and soda for everyone, so people can come, join in, and enjoy the event.
Training is done. The pressure is off. It is just people enjoying themselves together.
Training is done. The pressure is off. It is just people enjoying themselves together.
Training is done. The pressure is off. It is just people enjoying themselves together.
The friendships formed at this event are what bring people back after the programme ends.
The friendships formed at this event are what bring people back after the programme ends.
The friendships formed at this event are what bring people back after the programme ends.
Do not spend the evening talking only to other coaches.
Do not spend the evening talking only to other coaches.
Do not spend the evening talking only to other coaches.
Your role here is the same as always — mix in with the participants, move around the group, make sure no one is standing alone.
Your role here is the same as always — mix in with the participants, move around the group, make sure no one is standing alone.
Your role here is the same as always — mix in with the participants, move around the group, make sure no one is standing alone.
The final event is the send-off — and it follows the same station format as the Opening Ceremony.
The final event is the send-off — and it follows the same station format as the Opening Ceremony.
The final event is the send-off — and it follows the same station format as the Opening Ceremony.
If the weather is good:
If the weather is good:
If the weather is good:
Rowing machine competition — timed event where participants challenge themselves.
Rowing machine competition — timed event where participants challenge themselves.
Rowing machine competition — timed event where participants challenge themselves.
Info session — opportunities to continue training after the course.
Info session — opportunities to continue training after the course.
Info session — opportunities to continue training after the course.
Quiz — a quiz about rowing and everything covered in the programme.
Quiz — a quiz about rowing and everything covered in the programme.
Quiz — a quiz about rowing and everything covered in the programme.
Rowing race — group races on the water.
Rowing race — group races on the water.
Rowing race — group races on the water.
Try a single — the chance to row a single sculling boat for the first time.
Try a single — the chance to row a single sculling boat for the first time.
Try a single — the chance to row a single sculling boat for the first time.
If it rains, the rowing race and single are postponed to the next sunny day.
If it rains, the rowing race and single are postponed to the next sunny day.
If it rains, the rowing race and single are postponed to the next sunny day.
At the end — medals are awarded, a group photo is taken, and the programme is officially closed.
At the end — medals are awarded, a group photo is taken, and the programme is officially closed.
At the end — medals are awarded, a group photo is taken, and the programme is officially closed.
Just like the Opening Ceremony — demonstrate first, then let participants take over.
Just like the Opening Ceremony — demonstrate first, then let participants take over.
Just like the Opening Ceremony — demonstrate first, then let participants take over.
This is also the moment to plant the seed for what comes next.
This is also the moment to plant the seed for what comes next.
This is also the moment to plant the seed for what comes next.
Participants who hear about the continuation course from a coach they have spent four weeks with are far more likely to sign up than those who just see it on a poster.
Participants who hear about the continuation course from a coach they have spent four weeks with are far more likely to sign up than those who just see it on a poster.
Participants who hear about the continuation course from a coach they have spent four weeks with are far more likely to sign up than those who just see it on a poster.
Both the programme structure and the events are important enough that we will be bringing them up again on our calls — so you will have the chance to ask questions and make sure everything is clear.
Both the programme structure and the events are important enough that we will be bringing them up again on our calls — so you will have the chance to ask questions and make sure everything is clear.
Both the programme structure and the events are important enough that we will be bringing them up again on our calls — so you will have the chance to ask questions and make sure everything is clear.
For now, head to the next video to find out what your next steps are.
For now, head to the next video to find out what your next steps are.
For now, head to the next video to find out what your next steps are.
That is the full programme.
That is the full programme.
That is the full programme.
Four weeks on the water. Three events alongside it.
Four weeks on the water. Three events alongside it.
Four weeks on the water. Three events alongside it.
And at the end of it — if you have done your job —
And at the end of it — if you have done your job —
And at the end of it — if you have done your job —
a group of people who feel proud of what they built and want to keep going.
a group of people who feel proud of what they built and want to keep going.
a group of people who feel proud of what they built and want to keep going.
Make the most of it.
Make the most of it.
Make the most of it.
Keep your energy high. These people have just completed four weeks of rowing from scratch — and that deserves to feel like a real occasion.
Keep your energy high. These people have just completed four weeks of rowing from scratch — and that deserves to feel like a real occasion.
Keep your energy high. These people have just completed four weeks of rowing from scratch — and that deserves to feel like a real occasion.
Do not just explain — show them, then hand it over.
Do not just explain — show them, then hand it over.
Do not just explain — show them, then hand it over.
Rowing machine — technique training indoors.
Rowing machine — technique training indoors.
Rowing machine — technique training indoors.
Boat setup — adjustments and equipment.
Boat setup — adjustments and equipment.
Boat setup — adjustments and equipment.
Carrying a boat — basic handling on land.
Carrying a boat — basic handling on land.
Carrying a boat — basic handling on land.
Get it right and they will show up to Session 1 excited.
Get it right and they will show up to Session 1 excited.
Get it right and they will show up to Session 1 excited.
Get it wrong and you are already fighting an uphill battle.
Get it wrong and you are already fighting an uphill battle.
Get it wrong and you are already fighting an uphill battle.
The friendships formed here are what make people stay.
The friendships formed here are what make people stay.
The friendships formed here are what make people stay.
1. Bring high energy — your attitude sets the tone. If you are excited, they will be excited.
2. Talk to people — get to know your athletes outside of coaching mode. Ask questions, be curious, be human.
3. Help people talk to each other — introduce athletes to each other, create small conversations, pull quieter people in.
1. Bring high energy — your attitude sets the tone. If you are excited, they will be excited.
2. Talk to people — get to know your athletes outside of coaching mode. Ask questions, be curious, be human.
3. Help people talk to each other — introduce athletes to each other, create small conversations, pull quieter people in.
1. Bring high energy — your attitude sets the tone. If you are excited, they will be excited.
2. Talk to people — get to know your athletes outside of coaching mode. Ask questions, be curious, be human.
3. Help people talk to each other — introduce athletes to each other, create small conversations, pull quieter people in.
Retention does not just happen on the water — it happens at these moments too.
Retention does not just happen on the water — it happens at these moments too.
Retention does not just happen on the water — it happens at these moments too.
THE EVENTS
THE EVENTS
THE EVENTS
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
What this week actually feels like:
EVENT 3 — CLOSING CEREMONY & REGATTA
EVENT 3 — CLOSING CEREMONY & REGATTA
EVENT 3 — CLOSING CEREMONY & REGATTA
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