A feature story on Carmel and Nadia Zahran '08 in their local paper in Illinois.
http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/sports/highschools/1182890,ch-rowing-092508-s1.article
A story on Amanda Kulik '08 from her local paper in Massachusetts.
http://salemnews.com/pusports/local_story_255005052.html
Racing season is set to begin with the Head of the Riverfront and we hope to see some significant progress from our cadre of younger rowers.
If you have any other news stories please don't hesitate to send them along!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Friday / Saturday Practice & Do It Day
Watching some the opening day of the NFL season and its fascinating to see the differing levels of success that teams are experiencing. The intensity of organized team activities, training camp, and pre-season games doesn't seem to match up to what we're seeing on the field for many squads. We were on the water on Friday during a pretty windy day and got out before the storm hit on Saturday morning. Both days were incredibly humid and I thought the team looked good. Some of the younger rowers looked a little serious but I hope in time they'll try to relax and keep learning some of the new skills we're asking them to work on in practice.
After Saturday's practice, we got back to campus in time for the beginning of Do-It Day, a campus-wide community service initiative. We had nearly the entire squad including our newest freshmen rowers head over to the Hartford Hospital to plant mums. With such a large group we were able to work quickly and intelligently while getting to know one another better. My hope is that we'll have other opportunities to volunteer in the near future.
After Saturday's practice, we got back to campus in time for the beginning of Do-It Day, a campus-wide community service initiative. We had nearly the entire squad including our newest freshmen rowers head over to the Hartford Hospital to plant mums. With such a large group we were able to work quickly and intelligently while getting to know one another better. My hope is that we'll have other opportunities to volunteer in the near future.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Boathouse Opening Day
We had another split squad workout with rowers in the tanks and rowers at the boathouse for a combination of training stimuli. We went over some of the basic movements and training ideas that we'll utilize to improve our fitness over time. There's a feeling of satisfaction that comes from seeing a workout successfully executed (and of excitement generated by the enthusiasm of the rowers for the work) and I'm going to be highly interested in the progress we make in this first cycle of training.
One of the things of which we need to be highly cognizant is an escalation of volume and intensity that does not allow for adequate recovery and adaptation. I'm highly encouraged by the 'attack' that our younger rowers are putting in and tomorrow we'll most likely be indoors based on our new Thursday Common Hour schedule. Impressions of that to come later.
One of the things of which we need to be highly cognizant is an escalation of volume and intensity that does not allow for adequate recovery and adaptation. I'm highly encouraged by the 'attack' that our younger rowers are putting in and tomorrow we'll most likely be indoors based on our new Thursday Common Hour schedule. Impressions of that to come later.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
First Day of Practice
What an amazing start to the season - we did a split squad of returning rowers and recruited rowers doing some indoor fitness evaluations and walk-on rowers trying out rowing in the tanks and I was amazed at the positive energy from all involved. I think it's often hard to keep perspective on how much fun it is to have people working toward a common goal.
I was particularly impressed by the willingness of many of our recruits to try new things and take risks...also to those sophomores and seniors who made huge strides in fitness over the summer even after putting so much time and emotional energy into Henley (it took me a good month to recharge for this season after Henley).
From the walk-on perspective I saw some great athleticism and a lot of faces with huge smiles about what this sport could do for them...I'm sure there are many people who tried it that find rowing too challenging but I urge them to keep going with it if for nothing else than to prove to yourself that you can take on a hard task and succeed.
First day at the boathouse tomorrow!
I was particularly impressed by the willingness of many of our recruits to try new things and take risks...also to those sophomores and seniors who made huge strides in fitness over the summer even after putting so much time and emotional energy into Henley (it took me a good month to recharge for this season after Henley).
From the walk-on perspective I saw some great athleticism and a lot of faces with huge smiles about what this sport could do for them...I'm sure there are many people who tried it that find rowing too challenging but I urge them to keep going with it if for nothing else than to prove to yourself that you can take on a hard task and succeed.
First day at the boathouse tomorrow!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Team Meeting Tonight 6:30 PM LSC
Please join us for a meeting tonight at 6:30 PM in the Life Sciences Auditorium - all interested parties are welcome! Training room medical forms will be filled out immediately following for all recruited freshmen and returning varsity rowers.For the varsity rowers we'll go over some scheduling ideas, expectations, and keys to success. For freshmen we want you to feel comfortable in the adjustment to balancing academics and athletics but also that in these first few weeks it makes the most sense to challenge yourself and your capabilities.
Freshmen like yourselves can win Olympic medals without having rowed in high school - think about it!
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