Join silver medalist Michelle Sechser and I in an engaging podcast episode as she delves into the world of rowing, sharing insights from her training journey with coaches like Josy and Casey Galvanek.

 Michelle brings transparency to the discussion, exploring thoughts on Worlds, The Charles, Fall Speed Orders, camps, and the unique bond among lightweight and open women athletes.

Discover the financial landscape and the commitment from US Rowing to the lightweight women's 2x. Michelle opens up about her rowing influences and the "GB rivalry," shedding light on efforts to close the gap and GB Crew's recognition as Crew of the Year by World Rowing.

Learn about Amanda's leadership and Josy's program, as well as the meticulous monitoring of training, recovery, and performance.

As the last dance for the lightweights approaches, Michelle discusses rowing for Tulsa, eyeing the next level, and the journey beyond. Uncover Michelle's sports loyalties, coaching aspirations, and the future of lightweight rowing, including potential pivots to beach sprint and more. 

The conversation extends beyond racing results, exploring life after the Olympics, both professionally and personally. Michelle shares her hopes and aspirations for the upcoming Olympic Games, offering a glimpse into the multifaceted world of an elite athlete with a passion for rowing.

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  

This weeks podcast is sponsored by The San Diego Crew Classic, this week the staff of Oxford Brookes, Director of Rowing Richard Spratley, Head Coach Henry Bailhache-Webb and Assistant Coach Chris Tebb . Likely the best program for of all University and Elite  Rowing.  Topics Recruitment process, GB University and Elite development, Recent racing, Crew Classic Expectations for men ands the women, Why they use the equipment they use , Boat Race fixtures, USA athletes and notable alumni, The culture , The Hype , The winning!  

Fan favorite, San Diego Crew Classic Associate Director Megan Kalmoe and Sean Wolf discuss the upcoming 2023 regatta.  Now a three day, event, practice times , Copley and Jessop- Whittier Cups, Texas, Stanford, Cal, UW, special invites , favorites heading into the collegiate season, West coast vs East Coast , Youth and masters events , club championship event, where to eat,  “drink’ and more 

A chat with Jeremy Ivey Rowing Canada National Team Coach, we discuss the unified Rowing Canada coaching front, the state and focus of the team,  working with legendary coaches ( Teti ,Tonks and others ), Canadian focus for Olympic qualification this year, the development ,  Trevor Jones, thoughts on the 8’s project from last cycle to this cycle ( men and women ) , lightweights