Masters rowing is very different from club and youth rowing. So much so that finding a “mission” or “vision” for a rowing club that includes masters has stumped many clubs and groups.
We masters know what we want from our rowing.
Mostly it’s these 5 things (grow membership, more regattas, social events, get coaching, & good boats to use).
Our frustrations are often due to mis-alignment of club mission with the aims of the masters training group.
James Dundon coaches at 612 Endurance in Minnesota, USA and got in touch to share the detailed mission statement that his group has crafted.
My interest in it stems from the incorporation of expected aspirations, behaviours and also the concept of a “Non-Zero Sum Game”. Read the full mission statement below.
If your masters rowing group hasn’t yet got a vision or mission, ask us how to craft one. We have a couple of articles which we can share to help you ask the right questions of the group members so what you come up with suits your unique situation.
