Rowingwolf7 podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Josy Verdonkschot shares his thoughts on the 205 Henley Royal Regatta, highlighting standout performances from NYAC’s Collins and Wanamaker and offering praise for rising talent Fin Hammill. He reflects on the USA  team’s current form following recent World Cup Regattas and racing, he previews key takeaways from standout performances in the men’s single, men’s quad, women’s four, and eight. Josy discusses expectations heading into Selection Camp 2, the integration of lightweights into the open squad, and early impressions of the mixed eight. He also touches on the beach sprints as the sport expands .

Kim Cupini – Tennessee Rowing

In this episode, Kim Cupini, head coach of Tennessee Women’s Rowing, talks with Sean about the team’s steady climb up the rankings and what it’s taken to stay competitive. She reflects on how the rowing landscape has changed, how her squad has handled rising expectations, and the pressure of being in the spotlight.

Cupini highlights the strength of the varsity eight and how that performance is driving higher standards across the team. She shares insights into Tennessee’s team culture, the unique challenges and advantages of coaching in the SEC, and gives props to top programs like Texas and Yale.

She also discusses what’s next for Tennessee and names the SEC school she’d love to see go all-in on women’s rowing. A sharp, honest look at a program on the rise.

Casey Galvanek and Rowingwolf delve into various topics, including reflections on speed orders, coaching the men's four to silver, changes in the selection process and lineup, progressing from World Cup to final selection, insights into the men's eight, mechanics of GB men's four and eight, coaching the lightweight women's 2x with considerations on lineups and athlete thoughts, assessing the depth of the talent pool, comparing USA vs international competition, connecting with athletes and refining techniques like tossing the handles. They discuss nuances like avoiding cheating at low rates while maintaining stroke integrity, potential medal counts, collaboration with Josy, Jesse, and the coaching staff, the journey of coaching Clark Dean, experiences with juniors, Olympians, and the world's best hulls, exploring common denominators, achieving gold medal speed, and contributing to the system through consistent support.

Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Coach Charley Butt and Sean delve into this podcast, covering topics from the current season and expectations to the dynamics of the Harvard Yale race/relationship, coaching changes on the Charles, coaching philosophy, transitioning from a young coach to an older statesman/battle axe on the river, and being the acclaimed sculling guru for athletes like Guerette, Campbell, Gevvie, Tucker, and others. They also explore “Why  Harvard” and the coaching of heavyweights versus lightweights.

Join Greg and I as we delve into a wide-ranging discussion about Greg's preparations for the Head of the Charles Regatta. We'll explore topics such as:

- Greg's collection of Charles medals and course records.
- His recent training regimen, including insights into tapering in the last few weeks.
- The impact of wake and wave energy, as well as any experiences with injuries.
- The quest for better beer!
- The nuances of Friday racing versus the weekend events.
- Different approaches to tapering and training for Elite and Masters categories.
- Detailed insights into the racecourse, optimal distances, and strategies (power vs. positioning).
- The evolving diet in the final weeks leading up to the race.
- Essential gear for racing, including considerations for boat, oars, and weight distribution.
- The significance "Magic Rate of 33" .
- The importance of the warm-up area and breathing rhythm.
- Dietary considerations, including a low residue diet.
- Year-round training and the challenges of maintaining racing weight. 
- Strategies for training through Masters events.
- An overview of events oriented for Masters rowers.
- Off-season training and its relevance to overall performance.

A chat with Jimmy Catalano, coxswain of the USA men’s eight team. Jimmy talks about his coxing experience in the US system, coaching alongside Alex Perkins at NU, his time as a coxswain at Wisconsin, the development of the men’s eight crew, their journey to qualify for the Games, the selection process, collaboration with Josy, nuances between NU and Wisconsin, overcoming being cut from soccer, his personal style, and planning outfits for parties.

Fresh  off his first NCAA Championship, Stanford’s Head Women’s Rowing Coach Derek Byrnes in his one and only podcast and everything is on the table to discuss.  Crew Classic to NCAA Champions , culture , the feels , women’s coaching , Ivy programs,   KG and more .  

The return of Olympic Gold & Silver Medalist Xeno Muller.  Xeno discusses his gold medal race ( his rigging ) , thoughts on Ollie , the Greek and Irish , and stoke efficiency, He opens up on Drew Ginn’s technique. 545 erg progress in college rowing , Larry Gluckman , Harry Mahon, Josy and so much more. Another can’t miss with Xeno!  

One year into the US Rowing HPD position and Josy breaks down Speed Orders , the results, the camps, the coaches,  erg scores, priority boats. Also the eight working with CRC, time standards , qualification year and the clubs and his lost passport .  

Olli and Sean sit down to discuss Olli’s recent wins at the World Indoors,  his winning 1x performance at World Rowing Championships, winter training, the men’s single feild, the ups and downs of the single , Tokyo , his equipment , his rig ,  2018 - 2022 , his rowing stroke,  forgetting his shirt for  his instagram following and his motivation. A podcast you don’t want to miss