Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe discuss language in coaching and how to be more specific in what you say; our pet peeves for coaches - what drives us crazy and how to get the most out of going on a rowing camp.
Timestamps to the show
0:00 Royle Row camps are happening at Florida Rowing Center during April
02:00 Training side by side is a great early season aide to steering and getting used to having a crew alongside
04:00 Language in rowing coaching - be specific. Tell the athlete HOW to do it not just WHAT you want done.
08:00 Geographical reference points in the rowing stroke. When the principles are in place, the flaws go away.
13:00 Pet peeves in coaching -
Stick near the launch if you want coaching, don't turkey off into the distance and then complain.
Turn up on time.
Emphasising upper body reach for length instead of compression.
Stay "long" which tends to make the athlete lay back too far versus a focus on keeping the pressure on the blade longer.
A focus on early roll up when there are bigger issues like posture, sequencing and stability for the athlete to get.
You need to be on time at the blade entry, not exceptionally early.
Defining "layback" of degrees and considering it "length" versus being part of the swing and knowing when you lose suspension.
Take notes - write down exact key words that helped you
Have fun, experiment and try new things to make comfort in your boat
Prepare ahead of time by doing some extra rowing and stretching
Get enough rest between sessions, stretch often
Focus on one thing at a time, watch the demonstrations, record / film the explanations on your phone
Ask questions if you are not clear about something a coach says
Be open to video feedback, coaches aim to be constructive (!)
You are learning ew skills so there is a process involved
27:00 After camp learning - the process continues
Refer to your notes for drills or key words
Work on one thing at a time
Each day pick one point or drill to focus on
Blend any drill into your regular rowing
Faster Masters Podcast March in which Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe discuss Head Racing and training for long distance races.
Events coming up: Head of the River (Masters, Women and Men) and the Heineken Regatta including 2,500m, 250m, 5k.
On-water trials for crew selection - focusing on eights Tapering for the head race Head Race Guide free ebook offer www.fastermastersrowing.com register for your ebook
Faster Masters Podcast February in which Marlene and Rebecca discuss
Race plans for ergs,
How to coach yourself for an erg race,
Using watts or splits for training on the erg
The 20 minute erg test to assess your training zones.
The 6 training zones and how to calculate your 500m split or watts for each.
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Faster Masters Podcast January in which Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe discuss:
How to make winter erging fun. Using the ergometer as a technique tool as preparation for going back on the water. Tip #1 create an inspiring environment. Here's Marlene's home ergo studio
Marlene's winter visitor - a deer looking in the window
Erg Studio set up with inspirational view, good music and easy to use.
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