For Stars Podcast

On this week's episode of the For Stars Podcast, Hudson brings on Head Coach of Penn Heavyweight Rowing, Al Monte, a man who lives and breathes Philadelphia. Entering his third season this year with the Quakers, Al is back in the boathouse and ready to take on this next year. Hudson and Al discuss the 2023-2024 season where the team went neck and neck with Northeastern, inches apart from one another at the IRA National Championship closing in with nearly the same time to end the year. Al calls it somewhat of a rivalry, so we shall see how this year unfolds for both of the teams out East. The two talk about what makes Penn Rowing so unique, the maturation of the squad since his arrival, upgrades to the boathouse, what the process looks like of bringing on the right guys to the team, and more. Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Vespoli USAWhether you need one boat or a fleet, Vespoli USA has you covered, providing stability and comfort.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this week's episode of the For Stars Podcast, Hudson brings on Head Coach of Princeton Heavyweight Rowing, Greg Hughes, a staple in collegiate men's rowing. Entering his 16th season this year, Greg is ready to get back in the coaching launch and drive his team to another amazing season. Hudson and Greg discuss the 2023-2024 season where the team went undefeated in the regular season, and the unbelievable race at the Eastern Sprints that lead up to the IRA National Championship in New Jersey. The two talk about recruiting, land training, facilities, erging in the winter, the team's principles, media in the sport and where it's leading, the power of student-athlete development, what it means to row for Princeton, and more!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Vespoli USAWhether you need one boat or a fleet, Vespoli USA has you covered, providing stability and comfort.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to Episode 100 of the For Stars Podcast, where we bring you an individual who has impacted the lives of countless student-athletes, Jake Coert, Former Head Coach of Channel Islands Rowing Club, a junior rowing program nestled in Southern California. Hudson was under the tutelage of Jake in his early years as a coxswain, and only felt that it was right to bring on the coach that changed his life forever.Jake was a rower on the 2012 US Junior National Team before making his way over to row at Cal. He spent time coaching the Men's Team at UCLA, and shortly after began coaching on the Channel Islands Harbor where he helped start the Channel Islands Rowing Club (CIRC) in 2018. On this episode we discuss the importance of student-athlete development and how crucial it is for coaches to prioritize growth in a program. The two discuss what it takes to be an elite athlete and how many sessions on average that will take per week, in order to compete with the best of the best in the sport. We touch on the reality of small boat-clubs and competing against programs that suit a larger roster of athletes, with more financial support and better boats and equipment. In addition to that, suiting coxswains in programs that have a limited amount of rowers, and what to do with that predicament. Jake gives a plethora of advice to coaches out there from his personal experience coaching juniors and how rewarding it is to see his athletes continue to prosper in the collegiate sphere as well as post-rowing. Be sure to tune into this episode and reach out to him on Instagram @jakecoert with any questions or comments. 

There are very few people in this sport that continuously impact the lives around them, and fortunately, Hudson was able to speak with an icon in American Rowing, Mr. Bryan Volpenhein. The 10-time National team member, Bryan rowed the US Men's 8+ to two medals at the Olympics. Alongside his boatmates, Volp broke records like no other. He stroked the US Men's 8+ to a Gold Medal in 2004, while breaking a world-record time, and Team USA Rowing's first Gold Medal in nearly 40 years. His boat in 2008, got Bronze at the Summer Olympic Games, with an ambition to get back on the medal stand once again. To close out the month, Hudson brings Volp on the show to talk about his experience as an Olympic Oarsman and the realities of what it takes to be an elite athlete. Not only is Bryan a genetically-gifted individual, but he spends his free time cooking up five-course meals to suit his athletic endeavors and feed his family quality eats!Hudson and Volp make their way over to answering the Q&A, reflecting back on the training program for the Olympics, and to remember the importance of always being a solid teammate. Bryan explained his reasoning for feeling so removed from the sport since he left UPenn, the Olympics in 2000, as well as common misconceptions when pertaining to that cycle, and ultimately, what got him back into coaching, as it was recently announced that he was appointed Head Coach of the Men's and Women's Rowing team at Oklahoma City University, an NAIA school, home to the OKC High Performance Club. Be sure to tune into this episode, and hear about how one of the Greatest Walk-On's in American Rowing, never forgets the brotherhood that he had while rowing for the United States at the highest stage in sports.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing ShellsPocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Harvard Men's Lightweight Rowing, Billy Boyce. Coming off of an undefeated dual season, winning the Eastern Sprints and the IRA National Championship, the H150's made history this past season. Boyce shares his testimony with Hudson on what went into the season, his overall method to excellence and recruiting athletes to join the Crimson, managing a college lightweight rowing team, recent renovations to the historic “Newell Boathouse” home to the Men's Heavyweight & Lightweight teams, and the excitement for what's in store for the future of the program. Billy answered some of the questions in our Q&A, but made it clear of how proud he really is of his team, commending their success this season to hard work and pure discipline. The competitive culture of the squad, prompted each individual to reach their highest potential both on the water and off the water, setting some record-breaking standards across the team. Be sure to listen to this episode and hear more from Head Coach, Billy Boyce, as the squad makes their way over to the 2024 Henley Royal Regatta across the Atlantic.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Tim McLaren, Australian Sports Hall of Fame Olympic Coach and Director of UTS Haberfield, which became one of Australia's most successful clubs. A seasoned veteran of over 35 years in the coaching launch, Tim gives us a taste of what it means to coach a crew at the highest level in the sport. Hudson and Tim chat about the National Team system in both Australia and the United States, and what goes into running high performance clubs. In 1998, he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his work and service to coaching education. McLaren's passion for the sport is evident in the way he shares stories and reflects back on his career as an athlete and coach. Having coached the Australian Men's Eight in 2004, where his crew got Bronze in Athens, he shares the details of training plans and schedules to better explain the magnitude of elite-level rowing and preparing for the Olympic Games. Tim has spent time coaching crews from Tasmania (1981-1982), Sydney (1996-2006), China (2001-2005), Great Britain, and the United States. Having teamed up with Mike Teti in 2006 creating the California Rowing Club, which became the USA's first serious High Performance Training Center for post-college athletes. After the 2008 Olympics, McLaren took over the USA Men's Olympic Team serving as Head Coach all through the 2012 London Olympic Games. Tim helped coach the athletes that will be racing for the USA Olympic Team this summer in Paris. Since 1993, Tim has spent each year coaching Cambridge University for their annual Boat Race against Oxford.Prior to learning the sport of rowing, McLaren was a professional rugby star and national surf champion, but it was rowing where he saw success as an athlete at the Olympics, getting a Silver Medal in the 1984 Australian Men's Quad. He came 7th in the world in the Single Scull in 1983 after less than two years in the sport. Be sure to check out this episode, especially if you are interested in coaching!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing ShellsPocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Boston Men's Rowing, Tom Bohrer. In his 16th year at the helm of the program, Tom has significantly made an impact on the BU squad and the sport of rowing in general. The Former US National Team Rower competed at three World Championships and is a two-time Silver Medalist in the Men's 4- at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Bohrer brings an insight into what it means to row for the Terrier men's program and why he is still coaching the squad to this day. He highlights the power of recruiting, and the intricacies of what to look for, where essentially the prospective athlete has to buy in to the culture and really do something. Tom is a huge believer in student-athlete development and seeing the athletes really flourish during the duration of being on the team.Hudson and Tom go over the Q&A, and answer the vast majority of the questions on there for him. If you want to row crew for BU and Tom Bohrer, be sure to reach out, but most importantly, listen to the episode and see what it takes to be a Terrier.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing ShellsPocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast featuring Dr. Michael Toon, a Bronze Medalist at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, coxing the Australian Men's Eight.Hudson and Mike touch on what it is like to compete at an elite level, and the daily life of an athlete training for the Olympics. Mike shared some helpful advice and tips to improve in the coxswain seat, and what really matters. He also shared some more information about the atmosphere when he was coxing the Australian National Team, and the relationship he had with legendary rowing coach, Tim McLaren, who is now working alongside Mike Teti at the California Rowing Club. Be sure to tune into this episode to enhance your knowledge of what it was like to compete in the early 2000's, Australian Rowing history, and more!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing ShellsPocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Holy Cross Men's Rowing, Jim Barr, in his ninth year at the helm of the program. Hudson and Jim discuss the current climate of men's collegiate rowing, student-athlete development, power of team culture, recruiting the person as oppose to the fastest erg score, the facilities offered to the student-athletes, and pursuit of academics over athletics. Jim touches on the influence of Jim Harbaugh and a quote that keeps him going as a rowing coach, as well as answering Hudson's theory of college coaches in the East Coast aiming to recruit prep school kids as oppose to West Coast club athletes, along with other topics as well. Just shy of a few weeks away from the 2024 Eastern Sprints in Massachusetts which would qualify the team for the IRA National Championships, Barr elaborates more on what he is focusing on as a coach to well prepare the squad for the team's next race in Ithaca, New York, where the Crusaders will race Oregon State, Penn, and Cornell to win the "Madeira Cup". Be sure to tune into this episode and hear more about what it means to row crew for Holy Cross.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing ShellsPocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

One week out from the 2024 San Diego Crew Classic, and we bring you another episode here at FSP, featuring the Head Coach of Notre Dame Women's Rowing, Martin Stone, a coach for the Fighting Irish since 1997.Hudson and Martin cover the prep for SDCC, events that happened last year at the event, and outlook for this year, along with the recent changes with conference realignment, and how he sees Cal, SMU, and Stanford being three great teams to compete against starting in the Fall throughout the season on a conference level, leading up into NCAA's. Stone has been coaching at Notre Dame since the late 90's and he touches on why he has been so loyal to the soil all these years. To learn more about the school, program, history, and what it means to row for the Fighting Irish, be sure to tune in, and hear from Coach Martin Stone!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing Shells Pocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Spring is here, and so is another FSP episode, featuring the new Head Coach of SMU Women's Rowing, Chase Graham. The former Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator of the Duke Blue Devils made his way over to the Hilltop in July of 2023, where he now sits at the helm of the program coaching the Mustangs in Dallas, Texas.Hudson and Chase elaborate more on the move from North Carolina to Texas and recent changes with conference realignment, and how he sees the role that SMU will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, better known as the "ACC" come the Fall of 2024. Having coached in the ACC for eight years, Graham covers how hard it will be to compete against the talent pool in the ACC now that Cal, Stanford & SMU will add on, his recruitment strategy, upgrade in facilities, and answering our "Q&A" from the supporters of the brand. Be sure to tune into the first ever interview of the new Head Coach of SMU Women's Rowing, Chase Graham!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing Shells Pocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

From Mic'd Up in the Erg Room to the podcast, Head Coach of Syracuse Women's Rowing, Luke McGee, joins us here at the For Stars Podcast for some fun. To close out the month of February, Hudson & Luke dive into the upcoming spring season, going over conference realignment and the three new powerhouses (Cal, SMU & Stanford) being added to the ACC next fall. We talk all things Syracuse Women's Rowing, answering a plethora of recruitment questions, going over how imperative strong team culture means to a squad, touching on the static and dynamic erg, and ultimately what Cuse has to offer to it's student-athletes. McGee graduated from Brown University where he rowed on the Men's Heavyweight team, along with the United States Under-23 National Team, and eventually on the Senior team, post-college rowing. A coach for the University of Washington for five years, as well as coming back to Rhode Island to coach for his alma-mater at Brown, McGee is dedicated to the sport of rowing. Nonetheless, the development of his athletes, an important quality in his coaching efforts. Be sure to tune in!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing Shells Pocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

As we approach the tail-end of the month of February, we bring you an episode with the Head Coach of Dartmouth Men's Lightweight Rowing, Trevor Michelson, who is also apart of the coaching staff for the United States Under-23 Men's Sweep Group. Hudson & Trevor get into several topics surrounding the team, overall team culture, recruitment for lightweight rowing, and the unfortunate cut of the program several years ago. Be sure to tune into this episode, especially if you are passionate about lightweight men's rowing at the D1 level and the upcoming season for the D150's.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing Shells Pocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

On this week's podcast we bring you the Co-Founder of AllMarkOne, Rory Cruickshank, former coxswain at Oxford Brookes University. We touch on the overall backstory behind the brand and taking the lessons learned from rowing into the inner workings of running a business. Rory's impact on UK Rowing has been monumental through creating more exposure (no pun intended) in his team's photography and media content as a whole. Cruickshank made his way through the Oxford Brookes Men's circuit (2018-2021) and coxed his crews at some of the largest regattas in the world, coming on top during his last year with the team. Hudson and Rory speak about his winning time at the British Universities and Colleges Sport Championships, "BUCS" with a time of 5:31.Devoting all his time and energy into AllMarkOne instead of going 50/50 with rowing and work ultimately skyrocketed his career to an entirely different dimension. Rory's determination to reign in his home country isn't hard to identify. Be sure to tune into this "Bucket of Bliss"!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing Shells Pocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

All eight, sit ready… ROW! A call you may hear from one in the 9th seat. Hudson decided to bring on one of the best and most successful coxswains in the history of American Rowing, Mary Whipple! On this week's episode on For Stars Podcast, we dive deep into the connection one has with their crew, taking the lessons you learn from crew into your family life and the workforce, but most important, truly loving what the sport has to offer to it's participants, and fighting for what you want both in sports and ordinary life. Mary competed in three Olympic Games, winning Gold in 2008 & 2012 in the Women's Eight, and Silver in 2004 at the Athens games. Winning five world championships (‘02, ‘06, ‘07, ‘10, and ‘11) she cemented herself as a LEGEND. A Sacramento Native, Mary coxed with her twin sister, Sarah, at Capital Crew up until college where she joined the University of Washington Women's Rowing Team, winning a National Title in 1999, 2000, and 2001, as well as a victory from the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in the year 2000.Mary has stepped into the role as a Sports Broadcaster, announcing over several NCAA Women's Rowing Championships, and being the founder of the “9th Seat” an organization set on giving young coxswains a chance to learn how to improve one's skills in the saddle through knowledge and confidence.This episode is extremely insightful, so sit back and tune into what Mary & Hudson dive into!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Pocock Racing Shells Pocock Racing Shells has been building boats for America's fastest crews since conception in 1911.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

A little over 26 weeks away from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Hudson sat down with Mike Grady, a 2020 Tokyo Olympian competing on the US National Team.Grady graduated from Cornell University in 2019, where he rowed under Todd Kennett ‘91, on the Men's Heavyweight team. The connection that he shares with his teammates is evident when surrounded by each other… brotherhood, as some coin it. Nonetheless, the bonds he has created with the guys that he's been able to row with along the years, whether that be at Central Catholic, Cornell, the U19, U23, and even Senior National Team, is one to none.Everyone has their own favorite qualities of crew, but for Mike, it is the opportunity to race. We discuss the overall dynamics of California Rowing Club, coached by Mike Teti, Skip Kielt & Tim McLaren, impact of Justin Best (a pair partner and boatmate of his prior to college), and more! Be sure to tune into this week's episode, “Gritty Like Grady”!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Two years of FSP, and we want to wish you all a Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be filled with exciting content and expansion! On today's episode, Hudson brings on Head Coach of Cornell Men's Heavyweight Rowing, Todd Kennett '91. Coach Kennett, currently in Orlando on his team's Winter Training Trip, dives deep into recruiting and scouting talent along with the search for coxswains, along with reminiscing on the talent of athletes he has coached, even assembling a roster of guys who could assemble an exceptional eight! We answer the questions from the supporters in our Q&A, along with where the IRA could be going in the near future.Kennett has been at the helm of the Heavyweight program since 2008, but started coaching at Cornell since 1992, where he started as a Volunteer Assistant for the Women. In 1994, he became the Assistant Coach for the Heavyweight Men's team, then in '95, was the Assistant for the Lightweight team until 1998. In '99, he was elevated to his first Head Coaching position of the C150's until 2008. It's easy to say he is surely loyal to the soil.Tune into a great conversation highlighting the start to the Spring Season for Men's Collegiate Rowing!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Embarking on another episode here at For Stars Podcast, we bring you an insightful pod featuring USRowing's Chief High Performance Officer, Josy Verdonkschot, a highly-touted rowing coach leading boats to Gold on the Olympic stage. Starting coaching in 1987, Josy grew up in the Netherlands, but came to the United States in 2022, working full-time for USRowing. He oversees all of the high performance clubs such as, California Rowing Club (CRC), Princeton Training Center, and all others in the US, even including the Under-19 and Under-23 National Teams.Hudson & Josy discuss several topics, including the rowing stroke, current role with USRowing and Pathways program, LA 2028, the 2023 Senior World Championships turnout, advice to coxswains eyeing the circuit, responding to questions from our supporters here at FSP, and more. Be sure to tune in!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Head Coach of the Lady Vols, Kim Cupini, joins us here at For Stars Podcast. In her first year of coaching the Tennessee Volunteers, Cupini and her supportive coaching staff, took the Fall 2023 season to "amp up the volume" and focus on bringing all of the athletes together as one. Cupini is well-suited to lead the Lady Vols, being arguably one of the most decorated coaches in collegiate rowing. Spending over twelve years coaching the Toreros at the University of San Diego, ten as the Head Coach, she developed the women so much that prior to her culmination at the helm of the program, the women at USD finished with the highest ranking in the history of the program. Similar to USD, Kim coached up the Knights at UCF, and just recently Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas from 2017-2023.Cupini's impact to each program she has lead is truly astronomical --- so much so that fifteen athletes from SMU, along with an additional five from other institutions, entered the NCAA Transfer Portal during the summer of 2023, in following Kim to Tennessee. Similar to the athletes, her coaching staff chose to travel to the Rocky Top as well, even including the Boatman, Randy Duffy.Hudson and Kim speak on a variety of topics regarding her transition to Tennessee as well as clarification to several widespread rumors and thoughts from rowing enthusiasts. Cupini's primary focus is student-athlete development, seeing the progression of the person as a whole, which is completely evident in the way she speaks about her team on this episode. Be sure to tune into Head Coach of Tennessee Women's Rowing, Kim Cupini!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Getting to a certain point in your life, you realize the gifts that are offered to you along the way, and for Porter Collins, rowing was one of them. The three-time World Champion, two-time Olympian (1996 & 2000), 1994 Henley Royal Regatta Champ, Eastern Sprints & IRA National Champion, Collins cemented himself as a significant, generational talent in United States Rowing. A 1998 Brown University Graduate, Porter was apart of undisputedly, the best freshman class in the history of men's collegiate rowing.A rower in the Mike Teti National Team Era, Porter learned first hand what real work ethic and passion looks like. These fundamentals, along with others, propelled not only Porter, but his teammates to reach success and make it to the highest stage in rowing. Hudson and Porter sit down and discuss what really happened during the buildup to the 2000 Olympic Games, the documentary, importance of Pete Cipollone, power of Steve Gladstone and how excellent he is as a rowing coach and recruiter, inspiration from Xeno Muller, and the purpose of failure. We even dive into Porter's occupation in stocks and working for hedge funds, being one of the subjects in "The Big Short" a movie correctly predicting the market crash in 2008. Collins firmly stands by "the greatest challenges offer the greatest rewards, and how we meet that reveals the truth in all of us". It is evident how this quote follows Porter throughout his daily life and experiences competing for Brown, and the US National Team. People did not believe in Porter and he was cut from certain teams, but that did not stop him from reaching his goals and making history. Be sure to tune in!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify PMOFM MediaPlay Me or Fade Me Daily Sports Betting PicksXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

For Stars Podcast brings you an insight into Syracuse Men's Rowing, featuring longtime Head Coach, Mr. Dave Reischman. Hudson and Dave dive deep into what it takes to "have the juice" in order to be a Division 1 Rowing team, discussing team culture, structure, and most importantly, having fun. A monumental figure within collegiate rowing, Reischman's high regard amongst his peers is worthy to note, so Hudson made sure to highlight the man at the helm of the Orange, entering his 22nd year as Head Coach.Dave started rowing at Gonzaga University during his junior year of college. A farm boy from Washington, Reischman joined a new sport with no boathouse or coach but learned the fundamentals. Post-university, Dave began coaching for a local youth crew team during the summer. Through connections, Dave made his way to Harvard by knocking on the door at Newell Boathouse, being confronted by the legendary coach, Harry Parker. After the two began conversing the field of farming, Parker gave Reischman an internship based on two reasons: he had good luck with western farm kids, and that the boats he coached at CRI followed the traffic pattern on the Charles River. Here we are years later, Dave continues to inspire the next generation of young men and women. Be sure to tune into this solid episode!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

What gives chicken wings the flavor… the sauce, well good for you, Hudson made sure he brought some extra! With Head of the Charles approaching in a few days, FSP brings you the one and only Philly native, Mr. Pete “Cipp” Cipollone, 2004 Men's 8+ Olympic Gold Medalist Coxswain, and ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 World Champion.Pete attended St. Joseph's Prep for his high school years, and later on graduated from Cal Berkeley. An avid 9th seat, Cipp was apart of the most iconic and legendary eras of United States Rowing, coining him to be one of the greatest coxswains of all time. After months of playing the waiting game, FSP finally brings you a solid episode of what it means to face adversity head on, and be the best at one's craft. With tons of life lessons shared from the man himself, Pete elaborated more on his personal experience being involved in Mike Teti's coaching era for the US National Team. The articulation, respect, and pure leadership involved in the team during those years was one to none, most of those gentlemen being some of his best friends still to this day.We talk about all things coxing, tips and tricks for HOCR and his course record along with viral row2k recording, the three most imperative skills a coxswain must have to be successful, memories coxing at the Philadelphia Catholic League Championships, Stotesbury Cup, and being invited back to Prep's boathouse this past spring meeting the next generation of US athletes. This episode does get quite emotional, bringing up some sensitive topics that Pete endured during his Olympic years (both personal & athletic), but overall, it made him into the man he is today. Be sure to tune into this epic episode, a true “Bucket of Bliss” featuring Mr. Pete Cipollone. Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Go Bruno All Day, Everyday! Featured on FSP is the one and only, Mr. Paul Cooke ‘89 from the esteemed Brown University, Head Coach of the Men's Crew team for over 30 years! Paul does a great job of creating a solid team culture bringing in the right people for the job at hand.We discuss topics such as how to establish competitiveness within a program, resources for mental health of athletes, well-known Brown alumni, our new addition of FSP supporters submitting questions for Coach Paul, influence of Great Britain coaches on the staff, how useful social media can be for a program, and more! Be sure to tune into Hudson & Coach Paul Cooke ‘89 from Brown Men's Crew! Go Bruno!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode featuring Head Coaches around the world, where this week we get an opportunity to hear from, Mr. John Graves, current Head Coach of Dartmouth Women's Rowing and former Associate Head Coach of the Men's Heavyweight team. An avid rower from a well-known family in crew, John (the youngest of three) reflects on his time rowing in college at Trinity, following up on the legacy left by his relatives and the impact his brother Peter made on the program (Olympian & Head Coach of Trinity Women's Rowing) & Tom (Current Head Coach of Long Beach Junior Men's Crew).On this episode, we speak on the “meat and potatoes” of the rowing stroke, move from coaching the men at Dartmouth to the women & the recent changes in recruitment through the NCAA, 2023 Under-23 Selection Camp, along with the amazing facilities available to the athletes on the team and how sculling is still a valued art of rowing, filtered within the program. Dartmouth's fall season starts off this weekend at the Head of the Housatonic, leading into the infamous Head of the Charles Regatta the 20th-22nd of October this year. Be sure to be on the lookout of the Big Green as they embark on the 2023-2024 season together as one!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify I Said What I SaidJoin your hosts Brad and Tyson on the unapologetic I Said What I Said Sports Podcast!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Another episode of the For Stars Podcast is here, and today we are proud to bring you a solid episode featuring the Head Coach of Harvard Radcliffe Women's Crew, Ms. Claire Ochal. This Crimson Coach is a Massachusetts Native, walking on to row for Boston University on their Women's Rowing team in 2008, graduating from BU in 2012, impacting the program on a positive note. Attending Graduate School at Temple University, Ochal coached the Owls Women's Rowing team as a Graduate Assistant, as her first introduction to coaching a Division 1 Crew team, learning the fundamentals. Coming down to California, Ochal coached for the well-known SoCal rowing program, Long Beach Junior Crew for a few years before being brought up to coach at Syracuse University, coaching the Women's Rowing team there for five years, departing in the role of Associate Head Coach, along with Recruiting Coordinator. During the summer of 2019, she assisted USRowing in the Under-23 Women for the Development Camp located at PNRA Mercer in New Jersey.On the 31st of July this year, Ochal was appointed the Head Coach of the Crimson Women's Crew team, after her stint coaching the Orange. Announced this week, were the new additions of her coaching staff will be added forces into creating and improving the Radcliffe Women for years to come. We talk about all things rowing-related at Harvard, her first two months at the helm of the program, goals for this season, along with more topics shared. Coach Claire Ochal is well-suited for the job and is set on impacting the lives of these young women to be the fullest, and richest form of themselves that they can be. Be sure to tune into this wonderful episode. Go Crimson!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Director of Rowing for the US Naval Academy, Mr. Robert Friedrich, who also stands at the helm of the Men's Heavyweight program as Head Coach. Friedrich attended Rutgers University, while rowing for the Men's Rowing team, and spent sometime rowing on the US National Team, figuring out along the way that he was destined to be a collegiate rowing coach. In this episode we talk all Navy-rowing-related questions and topics, with our addition of the “Q&A”, and getting to know more about what it means to be a Midshipman. The Naval Academy is such an interesting program with many different requirements and standards set to where student-athletes are apart of a military-based organization preparing themselves to graduate and serve the United States of America. Coach Rob Friedrich loves what he does and is so blessed to be in charge alongside staff of this amazing rowing program featured at one of the top institutions in all of America. Tune into this solid episode, and get to know more about what it means to row for the Navy. 

Welcome everyone to another episode featuring the "Man of the Hour" and arguably the most comedic Head Coach in the history of rowing, Mr. Chris Clark, Director of Rowing at the University of Wisconsin. The former Head Coach of the Badgers Men's Rowing Team, Clark cemented himself as a legend in the rowing world. His overall demeanor, way of communicating and being to the point, is unlike any other. This man has absolutely no fear. A man of dignity, Coach Clark emphasizes the importance of team culture, the brute force of power needed to propel a rowing shell, and laying down the basics to affirm success on the water, as he once learned as a walk-on for the Pirates at Orange Coast College. OCC, most commonly known as Coast, a two-year junior college in sunny Costa Mesa, California, the men of OCC train down in Newport Beach, where Clark first took his rows as a young man, advancing himself to row for a year at Stanford Men's Rowing, then transferring across the way to the University of California, Berkeley where he completed his collegiate rowing career. Eventually rowing for the United States National Team, Clark knew that somehow along the lines he was meant to coach rowing, leading him to coach at the US Naval Academy, and then entering the doors of Porter Boathouse, calling it home since then. This podcast is one for the books, not only was it filmed in Coach Clark's legendary "mobile office" away from the wife and kids, and the boathouse entirely... it was on the side of the road, as he believed has better internet connection. We discuss the state of the recent World Championships in Belgrade, influence of Steve Gladstone, coaching Beau Hoopman, coxswains on the team, the walk-on culture at Wisco, becoming the new Director of Wisconsin Rowing from being the former Head Coach of the Men's Rowing team for many years, answering the posted "Q&A's", how to establish a team that is fully invested with one sole purpose, along with more topics. Stay tuned, sit back, and listen to intelligence. Go Badgers, and On Wisconsin!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Rutgers Women's Rowing, Mr. Justin Price. This episode entails all of the characteristics involved within running a NCAA Division 1 crew team, and how he as a coach aims to influence his athletes in a positive manner. Price resembles one who genuinely cares about the overall health of the athlete, and being a great teammate to one another to not only advance the team, but the betterment of the individual in all avenues while at Rutgers and graduating from the university.Price spent his college years studying and rowing for UCLA, going back to coach the Bruins this time on the Women's Rowing front after his time in the role of a Graduate Assistant at Notre Dame while in Law School. He was the Head Coach at LMU on the Women's Rowing team for one year before leading the Scarlet Knights where he has been for quite some time, and doing great things!We discuss how important team culture is to his staff and program as a whole, his take on recruiting, metrics are not everything, future of rowing in America, how his program scouts athletes from all around the world, conference realignment within intercollegiate athletics and the Big 10, as well as the addition of powerhouses USC, UW, and his own alma mater, UCLA, now apart of the conference, answering questions asked by the viewers in our Q&A, goals and schedule for the upcoming 2023-2024 season, and more. Be sure to tune into this podcast featuring Coach Justin Price as he takes on another year at the helm of the program...This is one to listen to!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we have the privilege of speaking to a Future Hall of Fame Rowing Coach, the highly-esteemed, Mr. Dave O'Neill of Texas Women's Rowing. It was about time that we had the Seven-Time Big 12 Coach of the Year, 2022 USRowing Man of the Year, 2022 Rowing News Coach of the Year, and '21 & '22 NCAA National Championship Head Coach along with Five-Time CRCA National Coach of the Year, with a plethora of other accomplishments and award recognitions... O'Neill cemented himself as an icon in this sport.After speaking with newly Assistant Coach, Alexa McAuliffe '22, on the podcast earlier this year, Longhorn Legends - Kate Knifton '23 & coxswains Rachel Rane '23, Z Romero '23, the Texas Women's Rowing podcast with the middle four of the 2023 Varsity 8+, and Alexa Matos '26 prior to her start in the Fall of 2022, we have had the honor of hosting podcasts with much of the Texas Rowing roster, so we only felt that it was right to host Coach Dave O'Neill, who stands at the helm of the program.This episode was one for the books, as we covered many different topics, speaking closely on the state of the squad this past spring season in 2023, elaborating more on his coaching strategy, coming to Texas after spending 16 years at Cal, benefits of being a Power-5 Conference rowing team and as a student-athlete, what being a Texas Teammate means to him and the coaching staff, Day in the Life of a Longhorn, responding to an incredible Q&A providing more depth on the program and how he (along with the coaching staff) operate on the daily.Dave spent four years studying at Boston College, while rowing on the Men's Rowing Team. O'Neill resides in Austin, Texas with his family. This podcast is truly not one to miss out on, and we at the For Stars Podcast hope you sit back, click "play" and listen in on one of the greatest rowing coaches in history, Mr. Dave O'Neill. Last but not least, Hook 'Em Horns!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we have the absolute pleasure of speaking to the Head Coach of UCLA Women's Rowing, Mr. Previn Chandraratna. After speaking to the 9th seats of the squad during their season last year, we were able to get an idea for how the coxswains impact the program and aim for improvement, but most of all how much they love their teammates and university. The Bruins are up for an exciting season after the PAC-12 Conference released that they will be joining the Big 10 Conference for the upcoming 2023-2024 athletic year. Shocked at the news, fans from all over had apprehension for the change in conference realignment... so, Hudson sat down with the Bruin Head Coach to discuss what this really means for the university, let alone the rowing team's racing schedule and overall adjustment. Chandraratna gathers his thoughts on an array of topics centering the Bruins and how he (along with the coaching staff) operates the program and fosters strong athletes with hearts for service.We discuss how "rather than significance, go for excellence, and make the most out of everyday, but most of all being grateful for all things". Additionally, we talk about the typical Day in the Life of a student-athlete on the rowing team at UCLA, answer some Q&A's, move from junior rowing to becoming a collegiate athlete, perks of being an athlete in Westwood and rowing on the water in Marina del Rey. Chandraratna emphasizes how important team culture is to the squad and even gives examples of the athlete's true character encompassing the squad, helping grow each other day by day. We also cover the recent passing of Amy Fuller-Kearney, who sadly lost her life to cancer, and coached the Bruins for over 20 years, cementing herself as a historic part of the university impacting student-athletes for over two decades. Previn spent four years studying at Columbia University, while rowing on the Men's Heavyweight Team, where he found himself going back and coaching the Lions for several years, along with some other local rowing clubs in the New York area. Previn resides in Los Angeles, with his wife and son, who is an avid Star Wars fan! Be sure to tune into this epic podcast episode bringing a heavy, "Bucket of Bliss" to the scene!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we hear from Southern California rower, 10-Time US National Team Member, and well-known sports filmmaker, Nick Trojan. We talk about his impact on Long Beach Junior Crew, the United States National Team, rowing at seven World Championships, and even spending a year rowing with Orange Coast College (the only junior college in America to have a competitive rowing team). Nick has always loved visual arts, even dating back to high school, so when he decided to take sports filmmaking to the next level, passion took over... and now paving the way for making rowing and the people involved more visible to the world. He currently has three documentaries available to the public featuring teams such as Harvard & Yale Heavies, as well as Cal Men's Rowing, with more in the books! Some of the documentaries he was working on, would have had an average joe quit and move on to something else, but Nick stuck with it and kept chasing his goal to put out superior work.The lessons that Nick learned at Long Beach Junior Crew was monumental, and in his words, "saved his life"... being taught foundations such as structure, commitment, and setting standards for himself in order to be elite. Rowing lightweight in high school and on the US National Team, Nick dabbled rowing heavyweight when it was available to him. We talk about the absence of lightweight rowing, meaning behind his nickname, living with host families, rowing at OCC instead of a four-year university, the simplicity of rowing, along with other subjects and future projects, so tune into this "Bucket of Bliss"!Be sure to follow him and check out his work!Instagram: https://instagram.com/sneeky_____YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sneeky_Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

A fighter - that would be name for Dr. James Clark, a Washington native who spends his time breaking the barrier and defeating the odds day in and day out. Clark, a graduate and professor at the University of Washington, who was a member of the Men's Rowing Team on Carnegie Lake, took on the challenge of competing with the most historical and well-known crew team located in the Pacific Northwest. A large Power-5 conference school in the PAC-12, the UW is known for excellence both on and off the water. James was and still remains to be a positive influence on the world around him adding to the initiative of overcoming obstacles in order to live an ordinary life filled with enjoyment and the willingness to succeed in tough situations.At just 17 years of age, Clark was hit in a head on collision that led to his leg needing to be amputated. All through that, and shortly years later he found himself trying out for the men's crew team. Nothing was going to stop Clark from chasing his goals, and one of them was to be a member of the Husky Rowing team. As time went on and cuts needed to be made, Clark was faced with having to adapt his rowing stroke as he wore a prosthesis. We talk about how to take on adversity and the mindset of living a fulfilled life even with the absence of a leg. Clark hones in on his thoughts on international rowers on US Collegiate teams, as well as his new book that he has been working on diligently, which he aims it to be called, "In The Hunt". Tune into this inspirational episode comprised of wisdom and love for the sport of rowing!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify PMOFM MediaPlay Me or Fade Me Daily Sports Betting PicksXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we hear from Olympic Gold Medalist '04, Beau Hoopman (Wisconsin Rowing '03) & Assistant Coach of Wisconsin Men's Rowing. Coach Hoopman is an established men's collegiate rowing coach, coaching the Badgers for going on 12 years. Former US National Team member (2001-2009), National Rowing & Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame athlete, Hoopman won two Olympic medals (Gold in 2004 & Bronze in 2008). Beau was not a recruited athlete out of high school, but a walk-on freshman found at Wisconsin's Freshman Year Orientation referred to as, “SOAR”. Beau was captain of the Badgers and helped lead the Badgers to win its fourth consecutive Ten Eyck Trophy as team champion at the 2002 IRA National Championships, along with a 2002 Eastern Sprints Varsity 8+ Title, something the Badgers had not achieved since 1946. On the US National Team, the Hoopman was apart of the US Men's 8+ that set a world record at the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece, being the first men's athlete from the University of Wisconsin to win a gold medal. In the summer of 2008, he was apart of the US Men's 8+ that got Bronze in Beijing, China at the Olympic Games.In this podcast episode, we talk about the process bringing on walk-on athletes to a highly ranked Division 1 competitive men's rowing team, thoughts on Men's Rowing not being a NCAA sport, the responsibility of D1 athletes, living in his car for the National Team, and more. With more discussed in the episode, be sure to check out this true "Bucket of Bliss" featuring the “Doctor of Rowing” Coach Beau Hoopman.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode featuring Maritime Rowing Club's Hall of Fame athlete, Mr. Will Legenzowski, of USRowing & Brown Men's Crew '23. Will, also known to his peers as "Leggo" continues to inspire a fleet of athletes dreaming about getting to the highest level in rowing, and just know that this podcast won't be the last time you will hear from Will... we have some things cookin'!! Legenzowski, hails from "The Big Apple" where he attended New Canaan High School while rowing for their crew team, but decided it was time to travel to Connecticut to compete with Maritime Rowing Club. After tearing his ACL in high school, Will and his family felt it was best to try a high intensity but low impact sport, so rowing was just a no-brainer. The Legenzowski family are up there with top-tier elite athletes with Will's two sisters, Carly, a coxswain for the University of Texas, and Brooke, a rower for Stanford Lightweight Women.Will is a two-time National & Northeast Regional Champion in the Men's Youth Quad. He holds a 1st Place finish and current course record-holder for the Under 19 Men's Single Sculls at Canadian Henley (2017) and Head of the Charles in the Men's Youth Coxed Quad. Nonetheless, Legenzowski and his team traveled across the country to compete at the San Diego Crew Classic, winning their event in the Men's Youth Quad as well. To close out his high school campaign, Will was a runner-up for the 2018 USRowing Under-19 Athlete of the Year, which used to be called "USRowing Fan's Choice Junior Athlete of the Year Award". Legenzowski committed to row D1 Crew for the Bruno, where he acclaimed the title of "IRCA First Team All-American Rower", "Second Team All Ivy League", and dabbles with the Brown Women's Gymnastics team as their Team Manager and Lead Actor in a feature film! Leggo got 8th in the Men's 1x at 2021 USA U23 World Championships, and 2nd in the Men's 8+ at 2022 USA U23 World Championships, along with high finishes at Head of the Charles and Eastern Sprints in the Varsity 8+. Taking a gap semester off of school to compete for the Green Racing Project, Will was and remains to be as committed to rowing as the boat is to water, the two just work hand in hand. So many different topics were discussed and covered, so be sure to tune into this exceptional "Bucket of Bliss" and see how this avid rower continues to make waves in this sport and life as well!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring the Head Coach of Oregon State Men's Rowing, Gabe Winkler, who has made a lasting impact not only on the Beavers program but the US National Team as well. From graduating Cornell University and rowing on the Big Red's Lightweight Men's Rowing team, and then coaching the Scarlett Knights' Men's Rowing team at Rutgers University, Winkler emphasizes the power of creating a strong, healthy team culture wherever he goes. On today's episode, we talk about the true embodiment of rowing at Oregon State, the #1 college town in all of the PAC-12, and how being a Beaver is not only a part of being a student at Oregon State, but rather a lifestyle with endless opportunities to grow and strive athletically, academically, and overall. Tune into how Coach Winkler talk about his program, backstory on this past spring season, goals for next year and beyond, and how the river they row on has a mind of it's own. Go Beavs!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

After a month's absence without podcasts, please welcome another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we hear from legendary and highly accomplished rowing coach, Will Porter, Head Coach of Yale Women's Crew. Coach Porter has been coaching the Bulldogs for going on 26 years, being at the helm of the program for quite some time. Former US National Team member and Rutgers Men's Rower, Porter mixes his love for rowing and value of what it means to be a family into his coaching style creating the ultimate group of athletes and true teammates, bringing in the right people for the job at hand.We talk about how vital recruiting is to a team, the outreach of both the coaches and prospective student-athletes working together to create that bond in that process, and how to stay on a coach's radar. Nonetheless, we talk about this past spring season with some great racing and performances from Yale, and how Coach Porter goes about pre-race day conversations. With more discussed in the episode, be sure to check out this true "Bucket of Bliss" featuring the ultimate family-man, Mr. Will Porter!Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyXeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we feature the ultimate rowing team, at the University of Texas-Austin, the two-time consecutive NCAA D1 Rowing National Champions, with an abundant of athletes competing for World Championships, a good amount winning as well! We here at FSP, have featured a plethora of athletes at Texas Rowing, but today we got to hear from Anna Jensen, Sammie Schalk, Sophie Calabrese, and Etta Carpender!On this episode, we talk about Texas' winning streak for the past couple of years, recent races against Princeton & Yale, goals and ambitions for the future, elaborating more on that "Texas Teammate" bond and connection as discussed in prior Texas episodes, and nonetheless, how rowing for Texas changed the course of each of these driven, and elite-level athletes lives! From small boat clubs, to winning National & World Championships, these girls gave and continue to put the work in everyday, because after all... each one of them treat everyday like it's NCAA's! Tune in, and of course.. Hook 'Em Horns!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we feature Jack Burns, a rowing coach out of Scotland! This podcast has been in the works for quite some time, and we finally got some time to talk shop about ALL THINGS Jack Burns... from what rowing means to him and going back to rowing for Great Britain.Although there were a plethora of positives for being apart of the GB Rowing National Team, Jack felt it was out of his best interest to part ways from the organization, and so today, we speak on his reasonings and thought process behind his decision. Jack also talks about his love for coaching athletes, and where he hopes to see his mission/program turn into in the near future! Be on the lookout for any new updates from Jack. You can find him best on Instagram @jackburnsrowcoach, where he gives ideas, training plans/workouts, and more! Make sure to tune into this episode!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we bring you the infamous and well-known rowing coach, Mr. Casey Galvanek (Head Coach of Sarasota Crew & the USA Junior National Team)! It was only right that we had this episode drop a week after one of his upper-echelon and top apprentices, Clark Dean, was featured! We talk today about a plethora of topics revolving around United States Rowing, in particular, the youth scene, as well as his entire journey coaching at one of the most premier rowing clubs in the world, Sarasota Crew, home of over 200+ competitive junior athletes.Galvanek grew up in Northern Virginia, going to Garfield High School, rowing both in middle school as well as high school - he has been coaching rowing for quite some time! He then started coaching at Woodbridge High School, as his first job as a rowing coach, where FSP alum & Associate Head Coach for the Men's Heavyweight Crew team at Princeton University, Mr. Matthew Smith, attended. Five years after Sarasota Crew was founded in 2002, Galvanek originally became a coach for the sculling program, but shortly after branched out into all things rowing. He took leadership of the program in 2008/Spring of 2009,  making an impact ever since, developing Olympic athletes, National Champions, and future leaders in this country.Our longest episode yet, ahead of the Rane Family's podcast, covered subjects surrounding the 2020 year, recent Rowing News article, all things centering the USA Junior National Team system and the protocols/knowledge of how the system functions, trust in a coxswain, critique and analysis, as well as the importance of coach recommendations, rankings and surpassing barriers, opinions on gap years, goals for the future of USA Rowing, having competitive athletes and pushing each of them to be the best, team meetings with athletes during season, impact of certain athletes, laying down the “Sarasota Tree Trunk” myths, and last but not least… gives us our first ever draft of all the athletes he has coached at Sarasota Crew, developing a roster of athletes he would choose to be in the ultimate Hall of Fame. Originally, the intent was to create an eight's worth of rowers but he extended some more into the equation… possibly for spares?? I guess we shall never know… be sure to tune into Coach Casey Galvanek's podcast, you definitely do not want to miss out on this one!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Many of you may or may not have heard of a man by the name of Clark Dean, the 6'5" USA Olympian and Harvard Men's Heavyweight from the town of Sarasota, Florida. Well, fortunate for you, and here at the For Stars Podcast, we got him spotlighted, talking about United States Rowing as a whole both at the junior, collegiate, and olympic level. Clark has made a lasting impact on the past, present, and future of the USA with his intellect and skill in the rowing shell. During his 8th grade year (2014), Clark took his first challenge in rowing at Sarasota Crew, the nationally-ranked youth rowing program here in the States, leaving middle school with a 5th place in the nation competing in the Lightweight Youth 8+ at just 14 years of age. Freshman year of high school, Clark and his team got 7th in the Men's Youth 8+ (2015), 3rd in 2016 & 2017, leaving high school with a Gold Medal at the national stage in 2018. All while, competing with and for the United States Junior National Teams, during the summers of 2016-2018. Clark spent the summer of 2016 after his sophomore year making the USA U19 World's 4x, (having 3 Sarasota boys in that boat) and getting Bronze that year. The following year (2017), Clark got Gold in the USA U19 World's 1x amongst all countries, also competing in the 4+ with a 6th place finish. In 2018, Clark continued the streak of Gold Medals in that event going undefeated in the USA U19 World's 1x.Going into his freshmen year of men's collegiate rowing, Clark signed with Harvard, getting 2nd at Eastern Sprints and 3rd at IRA's. That summer of 2019, Clark skipped the U23 level and went right to the Senior National Team, stroking the straight four. He qualified the boat for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which was taken place in 2021, also stroking the straight four. Clark's journey is not done in the sport of rowing, and although this is his last year of racing for the Crimson, he is eager to help the next generation of rowers get to the next level, so be sure to reach out to Clark on Instagram @clark_dean to get some coaching/instruction.We talk about injury prevention, where he sees US Rowing in the next several years, the lack of funding in America for the Senior National Team level rowing (which is the only non-government funded rowing body in the World), reasoning to enroll at Harvard, and his experience with Mike Teti over at the California Rowing Club. Be sure to tune in!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

You heard it right folks… welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we had the pleasure of hearing the story and pearls of wisdom from Austin, Texas' very own, Kate Knifton, the (currently) two-time consecutive NCAA national champion in the Women's 8+ (stroking both of those boats), 2022 USRowing Under-23 Female Athlete of the Year and World Champion in the Women's 4-, Kate has a story and it's worth discussing! Knifton's impact on the squad at the University of Texas-Austin is truly one of a kind, and after having podcasts with a plethora of her current & past teammates, it was only fitting to get her highlighted! Kate's way with the boat is almost like Yoda with the Force… the two mesh well together! Like many rowers and coxswains, the introduction to crew or anything in life, is never one to put to the side and not discuss as it is an essential part of any career for that matter. Kate took her father, Matt Knifton's advice (Founder of the Texas Rowing Center and Texas Crew alum), and started peaking into the art of rowing, shortly after her dance career in the Fall of 2015. Kate committed to row and study at the University of Texas during her junior year, and from that moment on, everything changed. After many trials and tribulations, Kate made her way to compete for the United States, where she was invited to Selection Camp in 2017 - one of the pinnacles in rowing for the nation. Originally, was moved to the High Performance Group but that called up last minute to the World's group, where she then raced the U19 Women's Pair. Fast forwarding to her senior year, her and her pair partner, Kate Burns, got 2nd at Youth Nationals, competing for her home club of the Texas Rowing Center and later that summer got 3rd at U19 Worlds, in the Coxed Four. After Texas Rowing won the 2022 NCAA National Championship, Kate and her teammates made their way to U23 Selection Camp, where her and three of her teammates competed in the Straight Four during trials, and advanced onto the World Rowing level, securing a World Championship in Italy. It was a great summer, but all while she was doing great things, she was rowing through an injury, more specifically a herniated disk and had to get spinal surgery that Fall, which took her out of the seat for quite some time, but rowing never escaped her mind or daily activities one bit. We speak on what to do when one is faced with injuries, moving forward from it, and other topics as well. Kate made it clear that what you see online is not always what it appears to be. This past year after all of the success that Texas Rowing has had, upgraded into a new Locker Room and Rowing facility! Kate and Hudson talk about what it means to be a Texas Teammate and the true sportsmanship the team has, the Hook ‘Em culture, stroke seat and coxswain relationship and when/how to develop respect for each other, daily life as a UT student-athlete, their tradition of “UT Rowing - Black Friday”, the influence of the coaching staff and more specifically Head Coach Dave O'Neill, the importance of implementing cross-fit into training, going hard every workout so the future ones won't be as difficult, advice for 2k prep and workouts in general, the influence her parents and teammates has had on her life, more specifically coxswain, Rachel Rane. Kate couldn't imagine getting to this point in her career, and let me tell you - none of this was as easy as it sounds, one has to put their foot forward and work!Be sure to tune into Kate's journey and although this is her last year of racing for the Longhorns, she is pumped to inspire future athletes to never give up! Last but not least, Hook ‘Em Horns!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring the sophomores of Rutgers Women's Rowing ‘25, Catherine Montgomery (Merion Mercy ‘21), Natalie Davis (St. Louis Rowing Club ‘21) and Julia Kennedy (Oak Neck Academy ‘21).On today's podcast, we discuss what it's like to be D1 athlete at Rutgers, the Spring of 2023 season, recruitment to college during the pandemic, and how impactful Head Coach, Justin Price, is on the girls and team overall. Tune into another episode of FSP!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring captains and super-senior, Grace O'Connor & Iris Cotrupi of Northeastern Women's Rowing. You may have heard of an “O'Connor” on the podcast in the past, and you are correct, as we had the pleasure of speaking to Grace's sister, Lauren O'Connor, so it's going full circle here at the For Stars Podcast!These girls have that “dynamic duo” teammate connection, which is evident here on the episode today! On today's podcast, we discuss what it's like to be a D1 athlete at Northeastern, especially on the Women's Rowing team, transferring schools, the Spring of 2023 season, recruitment to college, Iris' infamous “Pipsqueak Radio Show” where her and her friend get some time to chat together about their life and partake in some good old “goonery”! The girls also focus on the overall culture on the team and the success that it will have in the near future! Be sure to tune into another episode of FSP! Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from Syracuse Women's Rower & Kent School Boat Club '19 alum, Haley Uliasz! Previously an elite ice hockey player for 18 years, Haley took up rowing in high school and absolutely crushed it - giving her a chance to row for a Power-5 conference school at the Division 1 level!Today we discuss some of the reasonings for her taking rowing seriously in high school, talk about the Concept 2 erg, experience rowing for PNRA/Mercer's summer conditioning camp (realizing this was her sport) and committed to row for Cuse, and kickstarting her rowing influencer lifestyle on social media (specifically Tiktok)! Be sure to tune into this episode!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from the Youth over in the Midwest of the United States, coxswains on the Varsity Men's team from New Trier, Chicago & St. Ignatius - Cleveland, Kannan Alford (Stanford Men's Rowing 2027), Chas Knittel (UW Men's Rowing 2027), and Ellen Ariathurai (USC Women's Rowing 2027).These athletes LOVE the sport of rowing and to be honest have so much passion that it might knock your socks off, but not just for rowing, but their appreciation and knowledge of the river of which they spend their days in almost everyday - so don't be surprised if you may think you are reclining back with your pencil and paper back in US History class, learning about river ways and such.Graduating from their programs this spring, Kannan, Chas, and Ellen, have lots to touch on and reflect throughout their time coxing, and get ready to take on their next adventure in the fall coxing for all Division 1 Men's or Women's Rowing teams, all in the SAME conference - hard to tell if they all LOVE the Midwest, when they are all shipping out West in August!!Hudson and the Midwest Coxswain Squad talk about their racing schedule for the spring, competition around the nation, what it looks like rowing for a high school team versus a club team atmosphere, and in Ellen's case, being a woman on a men's team. In addition to this, the 9th seats chat about their reasonings for signing with their prospective teams and how they aim to make a positive impact there. Be sure to tune into this Midwest 9th Seat podcast with FSP and how rowing brought them all together!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from rower, coach, and overall team player, Trevor Phillips. Graduating from the Newport Aquatic Center Varsity Men's team in 2017, Trevor left as a United States Rowing Youth National Champion in the Men's Varsity 8+. After Youth Nationals, Trevor enrolled at UCLA where he joined their Men's Rowing team. Meanwhile, his outlook on rowing changed instantly, and quite honestly, did not know what he was getting into, being a member of arguably one of the most successful youth rowing clubs in the nation, with one of the most elite and profound rowing center's to train in, to a collegiate club team not funded by the university. Despite the challenges, Trevor was ready to take on the challenge of being a Bruin and add onto the history of the UCLA Men's Rowing team for not just four, but five years of collegiate racing. While at UCLA, Phillips and his teammates won the 2019 Head of the Charles in the 4+, as well as many other races during his time there.After UCLA, Trevor circled back to his roots at the Newport Aquatic Center, where he once trained in high school, and is now a Varsity Women's Rowing coach. Hudson and Trevor discuss the high school rowing scene changes not just at NAC but in the world as a whole (more specifically the USA), collegiate club rowing - what goes into it all, the struggles and benefits, the backend, at which not too many people get to see, and why he chose UCLA over Northeastern (a highly-ranked and competitive D1 crew team). In addition to this, the boys chat about the overall benefit of rowing, history of UCLA Men's Rowing, the difference between Good Rowing and Great Rowing, and the COVID Year (which granted Trevor and his classmates an extra year of eligibility). Unfortunately, Trevor had a partial stint in his career at UCLA where he actually quit the team, which is discussed in the podcast episode as well.Trevor aims to give student-athletes guidance on the entire college recruitment process, ACT/SAT prep, and more, so be sure to reach out to him @rowingtrev on Instagram, and tune into Trevor's podcast with FSP and how rowing ultimately changed his life for the greater good.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Headsweats USE CODE: "FORSTARS25" for 25% OFF!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from Samantha Smart, who is a Marin Rowing Association Varsity Women's team alumni, and apart of the 2022 US Junior National Team where she competed in the 2022 USA Junior World's 4- in Italy, this past summer. Sam rowed at Marin for four years, and is attending Princeton University to row for the Tigers on their Open-Weight Women's Rowing team. Sam's impact on this sport has been quite extravagant, and she continues to inspire her peers on a daily basis, whether that be on the water, erg, or even completing ultra-marathons (with no preparation) that took 15 hours, a total of 62 miles, running non-stop.Hudson and Sam discuss her experience at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships where she unfortunately caught a severe crab in the A Final of the Women's Youth 8+, how she handled it, her teammates, friends, and coaches support. We touch on her reasoning for taking a gap year, race at the 2022 Head of the Charles, where she competed in the Women's Champ 1x racing under Marin, language barriers mid-race, and so much more! Be sure to tune into Sam's podcast with FSP and how this past year completely changed her life!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Headsweats USE CODE: "FORSTARS25" for 25% OFF!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from coxswain, Jack DiGiovanni, a Brown University Men's Crew All-American 9th seat. Jack competed at the 2022 U23 World Rowing Championships this past summer in Italy, where he coxed the USA BM8+ to a 2nd place finish. Probably a historic moment in rowing and in Jack's words, “a once and a lifetime experience” matched up against his rowing coach back at Brown, Scotty Cockle, of Great Britain, where he placed 1st. Hudson and Jack discuss their experience as coxswains, being a student-athlete at Brown, the coxswain recruitment process, how Jack wasn't originally going to Brown, and more!We also touch on the triad of a race where Brown, Yale & Washington go neck and neck in Sarasota, Florida this spring, and Jack's preview on how it's going “to come down to the last 30 seconds”. Be sure to tune into Jack's podcast with FSP and how rowing ultimately changed his life for the greater good.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Headsweats USE CODE: "FORSTARS25" for 25% OFF!

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast! Featured here on FSP is arguably one of the best youth men's rowing coaches in the game, Mr. John Fife, Head Coach for St. Joe's Prep in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Coach Fife graduated from the Prep back in 1998, where he rowed for the crew team during his four years at the school. Fife received an offer to row at the University of Pennsylvania '02, on their Men's Heavyweight Rowing team. He was then offered to Intern at Brown University under current head coach, Paul Cooke where he was there for around the span of a month, but decided to take up another offer to coach the Freshman Lightweight Men at UPenn, coaching there for four years. He spent some time coaching at Georgetown for one year, went back to the Prep for around two years. He then went to Rutgers University - Law, graduating from Law School. After coaching at the Prep for a minor stint and law school, he went to coach at Dallas Jesuit College Prep from January 2011 - August 2017. Fife decided it was time to go back to his roots, where he is now currently coaching the Hawks over at the iconic, St. Joseph's Preparatory School since the 2017 academic school year. Fife coached a plethora of the FSP family, including Connor Neill, Paddy McNamara, and the entire group on the St. Joe's Prep podcast.The thing about Coach Fife, is that his journey in the sport comes full circle, 360º to the tee, and it all revolves around Philadelphia! His rowing career started at the Prep, and he is now coaching at the program, that changed his life for the greater good, inspiring hundreds of student-athletes everyday. Coming off on winning the United States Youth National Championships in 2021, the scholastic rowing team made a lasting impact on the club rowing squads around the entire nation. The Prep Really Mean Business and there is no shadow of a doubt that they will continue to make history for eternity! He has so much love for the sport and loves coaching his athletes to be the best version of themselves. Like Coach Wallin's podcast, a Prep alum as well, we talk about his athletes and inner "WHY".... the overall journey coaching, his thoughts on Men's Rowing becoming an NCAA sport down the road, why we need to spread the news of rowing to the youth much more, along with an abundant of topics surrounding his team and goals for this season. Be sure to grab your popcorn for this one, you definitely do not want to miss out!YEAH PREP!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Headsweats USE CODE: "FORSTARS25" for 25% OFF!

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from Fergus Mainland. The man behind the mic for “The End of The Island Podcast”, also apart of the Junior Rowing News media accounts, Mainland has always had his foot somewhere in the sport of rowing, whether that be podcasting, writing, researching, or even commentating for British University Championships and Henley Women's Regatta. Fergus attended Newcastle University for five years, where he rowed for their crew team; yet, had to part ways when he was diagnosed with Glandular Fever. He chose to not let his illness get to him, and with the love he has for this sport, decided he could start coaching and being the President for the club team there at Newcastle. Him and some of his friends, established “The End of the Island Podcast” in April of 2020, which is affiliated with Junior Rowing News (JRN) during the world shutdown, and it has been an absolute hit, with people listening internationally! Mainland has been involved with Junior Rowing News for the past six years, but the actual organization, has been around for over a decade. JRN, a company of 40-50 people, partnered with British Rowing, is comprised of race previews that are volunteered-based from junior rowing athletes, where athletes get to preview races all around the UK. Hudson and Fergus discuss the overall impact and initiative that Junior Rowing News and “The End of The Island Podcast” has had on rowing as a whole, the differences that we see in rowing in the United States and the United Kingdom, how he has dealt with his illness, the naming behind his podcast, and even his love for football and the dynamic of collegiate rowing and all sports in the United States overall. Be sure to tune into this epic episode and Fergus' show “The End of the Island Podcast”!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Headsweats USE CODE: "FORSTARS25" for 25% OFF!

Welcome to another episode of FSP, and today we highlight the iconic, Mr. Matthew Smith, better known in the rowing community as "@tigermattsmith" the Associate Head Coach on the Men's Heavyweight Rowing team at Princeton University. Coach Smith is a University of Wisconsin Graduate (Class of 2000), receiving an Army ROTC Scholarship, while also participating on the Men's Rowing team there as well. He was his team's captain for three years, medaling at both Eastern Sprints and IRA National Championships, and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten Selection candidate. Smith competed for the United States Under-23 Men's National Team as well.Smith was commissioned as an officer for the U.S. Army, promoted twice, which eventually lead him to the rank of a Captain, and graduating from the United States Army Ranger School and Airborne School. Being the elite athlete he is, he was also apart of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, which we touch on here in the episode. In addition, Smith was awarded a Bronze Star and a Meritorious Service Medals.Nonetheless, he was also a seven-time member on the United States Senior National Team, who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Smith was apart of the Lightweight Men's Spare 2- at the 1998 World Rowing Championships, medaling at the Pan-American Games, World Championships, and National Championships. He also coached for Cornell University Men's Heavyweight Rowing from 2008-2014, while coaching the USRowing Under-23 Men's National Team during the summers of 2012-2014.We discuss about what it means to be a Tiger at Princeton University, his adventure in rowing, why coaching means so much to him, and much more! This episode was truly special to say the least, so be sure to tune in!Biography Courtesy of Princeton University Men's Heavyweight Rowing.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing Coach Make your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $100 OFF on your desired training package!Headsweats USE CODE: "FORSTARS25" for 25% OFF!