Tag Archives: Sculling

Are Girls Different?

Should one coach a girl’s eight differently than one would a boys crew? Continue reading

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Greg Searle’s Olympic comeback video

The BBC has a video diary shot by Greg Searle on training camp in Portugal Continue reading

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Speed5 Interview with Stesha Carl, US W4x

Is there a ginger bias in rowing? Continue reading

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Data overload and coaching – how can an athlete ‘process’ all your instructions?

The mind can handle seven pieces of information in its short-term memory and can generally deal with only four concepts or relationships at once. Continue reading

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Chapters 4 & 5 – How to run a learn to scull course

Finally we draw to a close with the final two chapters on Running the Course and After the Event is over, an after word and a list of skills drills and exercises. Continue reading

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Chapter 3 part four – How to run a learn to scull course

We get to the end of chapter 3 with sections on Publicity and promotion, the training plan for the course and foul-weather alternative training plans. Continue reading

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Chapter 3 part three – How to run a learn to scull course

This part deals with the sections on Different ways to teach beginners, Other facilities you’ll need, People you’ll need, Safety and Child protection. Continue reading

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Chapter 3 part two – How to run a learn to scull course

More bits for the juicily large third chapter follow including Charging attendees, How to get the money in and Facilities. Continue reading

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Writing about running a club learn-to-scull programme

Rowperfect has a small side project going which is to write an e-book about how to run a learn to scull programme for your club. Continue reading

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Dreher Debuts new designs

The DreherAero is a revolutionary design- the first oar that attempts to overcome speed decreases on the recovery. The result – a shaft shaped like an aerofoil. Continue reading

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