051: 2k Testing and Why Rowers Always Set Themselves Up for Failure
In this episode, Kevin dives into everyone’s favorite topic… 2k testing! The importance of 2k’s, why athletes set themselves up for failure, the strategy for 2k success, and more! This episode provide...
20 Feb 202529min
050: Tyler Nase #2 | Cornell Lightweights & 2016 Olympian - Hard Ergs and Overcoming 2k Testing
In this episode we have Tyler Nase, 2016 Olympian and Head Coach for the Cornell Men’s Lightweight Rowing Program, and we are deep diving into training hard, how to get the most out of the erg, and ma...
4 Feb 20251h 13min
049: Kit Bennett #2 | Head Coach & Director - Creating a Positive Erg Culture for Winter Training
In this episode we have Kit Bennett, Head Coach and Program Director for both Skyline Crew and the Washtenaw Rowing Center, and we dive deep into creating a positive erg culture that makes the erg app...
28 Jan 20251h 21min
048: Nick Goode #2 | PhD in Sport and Exercise Science - How Strength Training Improves “Rowing Economy” for Faster Rowers
In this episode we have Nick Goode, PhD in Sport and Exercise Science, back for Round 2 and diving into the importance of strength training for rowers. Nick provides an in-depth breakdown of why rower...
22 Jan 20251h 12min
047: Lindsay Shoop | 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist - “Better Great Than Never”, and the path from Walk-On to Champion
In this episode, Lindsay Shoop, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and author of Better Great Than Never, shares her story from college walk-on to Olympic Champion, as well as practical tips on performance an...
16 Jan 20251h 16min
046: Delaney McGuire #5 | Eastern Michigan Rowing - Fast Start to 2025 in both Training and Recruiting
In this episode, Coach Delaney and Kevin dive into how to start the new year off right with both maximizing recruiting and communicating with coaches, and your relationship with the erg as you jump in...
7 Jan 20251h 8min
045: Bryan Volpenhein | 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist - Olympic Success and Being “Ignorant” To Your Limits
In this episode, Bryan Volpenhein, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time Olympian, dives into the rowing career that went from a walk-on for the Ohio State University Club Rowing Program, to a mas...
19 Des 20241h 21min
044: Why some rowers will "drop 30 seconds off their 2k this winter..." but most won't.
In this episode, Kevin tells us how he would advise rowers who want to “drop 30 seconds” off their 2k this winter, and the realities that come with setting out for a goal of that magnitude. He also ta...
13 Des 202423min
