COACHING

The programs listed below are available to all ARC members, whether beginner or elite rower, young or older (we're a sensitive bunch...).  Individual goals may range from staying fit to competing in local, regional or national regattas.

The duration of the various programs vary, but they usually run from March through November, with more limited schedules for the winter months.

See below for details of each program;  for more information regarding a particular program, please contact the coach or the team captain.  If you have any other questions/comments/suggestions, please contact the 1^st VP responsible for coaching programs at coaching@atlantarow.org;  we use the Yahoo Group message board for most communications.

Target Group:
All ARC members, specifically LTR graduates;  some rowing experience and/or completion of the LTR program is required.

Program Description:
Conditioning/Technique Rowing (CTR) is a venue for those who are looking for conditioning and technique work and for those who wish to work up to the competitive level. Training will not be as intense as the Competitive Teams, but you will be physically challenged.  A major part of our goal is to better skills, while having fun and enjoying each others company.  There is no minimum attendance, but expect promptness at practice once you are scheduled to attend. Practice will be three times a week, typically Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.; Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.  Practices are two hours long. (After Daylight Savings time ends, the Thursday night practice will be on the erg machines).  Invitations to practice will be sent via e-vite, so having a valid e-mail account is necessary.

Target Group:
All ARC members with adequate technical rowing ability, good fitness and strength, and a strong commitment to practice and race;  at least one year of rowing and racing experience is recommended.  Acceptance into the program is at the discretion of the coach.

Program Description:
An environment and structure to promote competitive rowing:  focused on training and technique; providing competitive opportunities for all participants; racing the most competitive line-ups in major regattas.   Boats will be formed by the coaches, based on the individuals' availability, skill, performance and experience;  boats may be set up in different categories (masters A, B, lightweight, open, etc), and training will be done together as groups;  the coaches will be in charge of training schedules and structures.  Both sculling & sweep are included in this program. Practices will be rigorous and focused on strengthening, conditioning, and advanced technique. There will be erg tests and if necessary, seat racing during the season.

Target Group:
All ARC members;  some sculling experience and/or completion of the LTR program is required.

Program Description:
Provide coaching for individuals or small boats to improve technique, boat feel, stroke execution and boat movement.  Primarily focused on sculling, sessions are offered in various blocks each month and individuals/boats sign up for coaching in small groups.  No training program is included in this program.

Target Group:
ARC members and other regional, national rowers targeting national or sub national team levels of competition.  Selection to be completed by the coaches based on experience and erg scores.

Program Description:
Develop high performance rowing in the southeast and take advantage of the ideal year round rowing climate to better represent rowing capabilities in the SE and develop national team caliber athletes.  This program has a summer camp and year round training program.  Training primarily in 1xs.  Download current information for this program by clicking here.