


Rowers Choice believes a rowing conference should include the opportunity for hands on learning and not be limited to a classroom.
Hands on learning.
In the boathouse training.
On the water coaching.
Built for coaches that want hands on learning from the best.
Boathouse education
- Rigging
- Boat and Oar Adjustments
- Learn how to do basic boat repairs
Business of Rowing
- Fundraising
- The importance of Alumni Engagement
- Equipment Management and Fleet Turnover


On the water coaching
YOU WILL ACTUALLY BE ON THE WATER IN A LAUNCH!
- Skills and Drills
- Making the most out of practice
- Practice management
Off the water training
- Training Plan Development
- Appropriate cross training
- Athlete Health
Rowing Expo
See rowing manufacturers set up and demo their newest equipment!


Friday – August 18th
- 8-830am – Attendee Check in – Coffee/Snacks
- 9-10am – Session 1
- 1030-1130 – Session 2
- 12-1 – Lunch Break
- 1:30-230pm – Session 3
- 3pm – 4pm – Session 4
- 4:30pm – 6:30pm – Round Table and FREE Happy Hour at Crescent
Topics Include:
On the Water – Training with a sculling focus
Business of Rowing – Alumni and Fundraising
Boathouse Education – How to fix a small puncture
Off the Water – Team Culture and Mental Health
Saturday – August 19
- 8-830am – Coffee/Snacks
- 9-10am – Session 1
- 1030-1130 – Session 2
- 12-1 – Lunch Break
- 1:30-230pm – Session 3
- 3pm – 4pm – Session 4
- 5pm – Provided Dinner at the Castle Ringstetten
Topics Include:
On the Water – Sweep focus
Business of Rowing – Program Development
Boathouse Education – Boat and Oar Rigging
Off the Water – Building a training plan


Sunday – August 20
- 830-9 – Coffee/Snacks
- 9-10am – Session 1
- 1030-1130 – Session 2
Topics Include:
CPR Certification [everyone gets this]
Water Rescue
Planned Schedule
Friday – August 18th
- On the water [Sculling] –
- Pre Practice Structure
- Communicating with Athletes
- Drills and Benefits
- Business of Rowing –
- Alumni and Fundraising
- Boathouse Education –
- FLSR – Repairing Boats
- Off the Water –
- Team Culture and Mental Health
- Everyone end of day – Round Table and Happy Hour
Saturday – August 19th
- On the water [Sweep] –
- Pre Practice Structure
- Communicating with Athletes
- Drills and Benefits
- Business of Rowing –
- Fleet Turnover Plans
- Boathouse Education –
- Rigging Boat and Oars
- What the measurements mean
- Getting your athletes set up in the boat correctly
- Rigging Boat and Oars
- Off the Water –
- Training Plan
- Everyone end of day – Dinner
Sunday – August 20th
- CPR Cert / On the Water Rescue
Coaches involved include:
(coaches subject to change based on availability)

Greg Hughes
Princeton

Megan Cooke Carcagno
Duke

Brian Conley
Old Dominion

Glenn Putyrae
Alabama

Amy Giddings
Temple University

Cathy Coffman
Albermarle

James Konopka
Malvern Prep

Matt Smith
Princeton

Rob Weber
Robert Morris

Scott Waters Temple Univ

Aaron Preetam
Conshohocken Rowing Center

Greg Doyle
Croker Oars
Boathouse Row
Philadelphia, Pa
Date:
August 18 – 20, 2023
Details and Specifics
Anyone is welcome to attend.
This conference is built to benefit coaches at all levels, but specifically the college assistant coach and all high school coaches.
This conference is 2.5 days long.
All attendees will attend the same classes.
Friday and Saturday will include 4 sessions. Each attending coach will participate in all 4 sessions.
- On the Water
- Off the Water
- In the Boathouse
- Business of Rowing
Sunday will be offer a few round table conversations.
Take Over the Row 2023 will be located at boathouses along Boathouse Row.
August 18 – August 20, 2023.