The Swing Of Things

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with four Team USA Paralympic rowers: Saige Harper and Todd Vogt from the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls, PR3 Mixed Coxed Four stroke Ben Washburne and cox Emelie Eldracher. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with Team USA Olympic champion Meghan Musnicki. Meghan is a five-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist – part of the historic USRowing women's eight dynasty. After Tokyo, Meghan hung up her oar and started life-after-rowing, but now stands on the cusp of her fourth Olympic Games. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with Rowing Australia's first female CEO, Sarah Cook. They discuss funding, staffing, what keeps them up at night, “the totally random things” that hit their desks and safety in the sport. Also on the show, USRowing's Josy Verdonkschot reveals the latest update from the USA rowing team as they close-in on the perfect taper before Paris 2024. Go USA! Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with the Executive Director of World Rowing Vincent Gaillard. They discuss a near-miss disaster from Tokyo, the risk of over-dependence on Olympic revenue, World Rowing's ten year plan, and why sacrificing 500 meters puts rowing at the heart of the Los Angeles Games. Also on the show, Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley discuss the strong USRowing performances at Lucerne. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus breaks new ground with USRowing's Director of High Performance Pathways Brett Gorman. This debut episode of season three features an international rowing update from Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, and USA world silver medallist Justin Best looks ahead to Paris 2024. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with New York Times bestselling author, Daniel James Brown, who wrote The Boys in the Boat which has been adapted for the silver screen by Hollywood superstar George Clooney. It is an inspirational true story of Joe Rantz and the Depression-era University of Washington crew, who overcame many obstacles to race for the United States and take a shot at the Olympic Gold medal at Hitler's 1936 Games in Berlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus and Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot take a deep dive into USRowing's high performance plan. Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley review the 2023 World Rowing Championships, and there's an update from Jesse Foglia, the Head Coach of USRowing's Princeton Training Center. Enjoy the show. Be sure to subscribe to this rowing podcast and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rowing podcast by USRowing! Amanda Kraus speaks with USRowing's Chief Community Engagement Officer Jennie Trayes and Kirsten Feldman who co-chaired USRowing's DEI committee. Also in the episode Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, discuss the 2023 World Rowing Championships, and USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot gives his take too. Enjoy the show, and please send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rowing podcast by USRowing! Podcast host Amanda Kraus takes a look under the hood of USRowing and speaks with USRowing's Rich Cacioppo and Chris Furlow. This episode features an exclusive update from the editors of Row360, Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, who reveal the latest and greatest stories from across the pond. And USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot reveals the next big thing for the USA rowing team. Enjoy the show, and please send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Arbor Rising co-founder Sammy Politziner, who helped guide the creation of the USRowing strategic plan. They discuss what lies ahead for USRowing and the reasons behind USRowing's newly launched strategic plan. This debut episode of season two features an all-new rowing segment presented by Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, and introduces a regular slot for USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot. Enjoy the show, and please send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus introduces Season 2 of The Swing of Things with Amanda Kraus of USRowing. The pre-launch teaser hints at the all-new rowing news, rowing column, and rowing segments, and reveals a regular slot for USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot. Be sure to send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with USRowing Beach Sprint medallists Chris Bak and Morgan Hummel. Beach Sprints are an exciting and entirely new format likely to debut as an Olympic sport in LA 2028. It is the fast growing wild cousin of traditional, flatwater rowing. At Saundersfoot, Wales, last October, Chris won the USA's first ever Beach Sprints gold medal, in the men's solo. And together with Morgan won a bronze medal in the mixed coxed quad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus catches up with USA LW2x Tokyo 2020 Olympians Michelle Sechser and Molly Reckford in the wake of their silver-medal-winning performance at the 2022 World Rowing Championships in Racice, Czech Republic. Talking tactics, emotional intelligence, and decks; the conversation meanders from the upcoming Golden Oars awards night in New York City (Sechser has been voted Female Athlete of the Year by her teammates) to the unfinished business of Tokyo and Paris. Listen now to discover the impact of a badly timed bagel comment, pothole-filler coaching, and how Broadbridge Financial Solutions are helping the Olympians evolve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second of two episodes focusing on walk-ons. Amanda Kraus speaks with three athletes to get their take on walk-ons. Amanda is joined by Tokyo 2020 Paralympic silver medallist Dani Hansen; Clemson Tiger Eleonor Wright; and current USRowing men's quad sculler Kevin Cardno. Find out who loves a grilled blueberry muffin; who finished "dead last" in their freshman year; and whose mum was a secret two-time national championship winner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of two episodes focusing on walk-ons. Amanda Kraus speaks with three stellar coaches to get their take on walk-ons. Joining Amanda is longstanding Michigan Rowing Women's Head Coach Mark Rothstein; Williams College's Women's Head Coach Paula Thoms; and Penn A.C.'s High Performance Head Coach Bill Manning. Find out who loves a post-row trip to the local Amish bakery; why swimmers make the best recruits; and how concussion led one guest to the boathouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host and London 2012 Olympian Sara Hendershot speaks with Jacob Hudgins, Margaret Hedeman, Kevin Sauer and Jesse Foglia ahead of the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Varese, Italy. Two-time world silver medallist Jacob Hudgins is set to compete in the men's eight. Former Under 19 world champion Margaret Hedeman returns to sweep for her second Under 23 world championships, this time in the women's eight. Sara is also joined by women's eight coach Kevin Sauer and lightweight women's single and men's eight coach Jesse Foglia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host and London 2012 Olympian Sara Hendershot speaks with Elenna Seguin, John Patton and Elsa Hartman from USRowing's 2022 World Under 19 team. Greenwich Crew cox, Elenna Seguin shares her excitement ahead of making her international debut with the men's coxed four. 2021 World Under 19 champion Elsa Hartman provides an insight into the women's eight preparations. While John Patton who is set to defend his 2021 men's eight world title, reveals the joys of a "mega-bed"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Amanda chats to the USRowing Athlete Council leadership team; Chair Sara Hendershot, Vice-Chair Dariush Aghai and Secretary Grace Latz. The Athlete Council act as a liaison between national team athletes and the board and staff of USRowing. They address confidential athlete issues and provide athlete feedback to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus discusses how best to support college rowers and their mental health. She speaks with Brenda Lilly and Meg Willette. Brenda Lilly, is the mother of Brian Lilly JR, the young UC San Diego rower who died by suicide at the age of 19 in January of 2021. Brenda shares Brian's story in the hope of bringing guidance and resources to collegiate athletes and the parents, coaches, and teammates who surround them. Meg Willette is a licensed mental health counselor from Harvard University who works with student-athletes. Willette provides insight into her work and speaks about the issues surrounding the mental wellbeing of high achieving student-athletes. Please note this episode contains content relating to depression and suicide that some people may find disturbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Amanda Kraus chats to four athletes and their coaches as they prepare to race Youth Nationals. Joining her on the show are Marrisa Chow, Charlotte Jett and Beth Anderson from NorCal Crew, and Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club's Lucy McGee, Callie VonderHaar and Kevin McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Amanda Kraus discusses ADM – the American Development Model. Joining her on the show are Chris Chase, Director of Youth, Masters, and Safety at USRowing and Kenzie Coning, Coordinator, Coaching Education and ADM at United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus explores the topic of junior rowing in the United States and the path to the senior national team. She speaks with two-time world champion Felice Mueller from the women's eight, two-time junior world champion and Tokyo Olympian Clark Dean from the men's four, and U19 Head Coach Casey Galvanek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind the scenes at Tokyo 2020: Josy Verdonkshot describes the pressure cooker environment in the Olympic village and the extra stress caused by Covid. For the full episode head to Ep.10 'Welcome Verdonkschot'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host and London 2012 Olympian Sara Hendershot speaks with USRowing's new Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot. The former Dutch women's Head Coach shares his ambitions for Paris 2024 and LA 2028, and how he hopes to supercharge the US Rowing Team. Verdonkschot reveals his biggest regrets, proudest moments (not what you might expect) and the frustration of testing positive for Covid during Tokyo 2020. Plus, why Concept2 can expect a call from the Dutchman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and Michael Phelps are among the growing number of sports stars opening up about their struggles with mental health and the pressures of elite sport. Amanda Kraus explores the topic of mental health and how best to support our athletes. Joining the conversation is Li Li Leung and Kate Johnson. Leung is the Chief Executive Officer of USA Gymnastics. A former competitive gymnast-turned-business woman, she returned to her sport after a successful stint as the Vice President for Global Partnerships at the NBA. Kate Johnson is the Integrated Marketing Director of Sports, Media and Entertainment at Google. A former USRowing world champion and Athens 2004 Olympic silver medalist Kate knows firsthand the challenges faced by athletes transitioning into the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Ransley MBE, the Deputy Editor of Row360 and former Olympic, double world, and European champion stands in as guest host for Amanda Kraus. Tom speaks with Fred Schoch, the Executive Director of The Head Of The Charles, and delves into Fred's extensive collection of rowing stories. Fred shares his insights into the "multi-headed monster" that is The Head Of The Charles. The world's largest two-day (about to become three-day) regatta makes its return this coming Friday after a coronavirus-forced cancellation in 2020. Fred reveals the challenges his team faced preparing for the comeback regatta. Fred also shares his own rowing roots that link to the 'The Boys In The Boat'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Will Bott the Executive Director of STEM to Stern. STEM to Stern is a national rowing program that addresses major barriers to participation faced by many students from underserved communities. Amanda and Will trade ideas on our sport's future and reveal their ambition to make rowing clubs bigger, faster and more representative of the cities they come from. And don't miss the mid-show big announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Blake Haxton, Hallie Smith and Charley Nordin as they prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.Blake Haxton is Team USA's two-sport star for the Tokyo Paralympics. Blake Haxton will compete in rowing and sprint canoe. At Rio 2016 Paralympics he finished fourth and his teammates and coaches voted him USRowing's ‘Male Athlete of the Year' - the first para-athlete to achieve this honour.Hallie Smith will make her Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020. World medallist Smith has represented the US at three consecutive world rowing championships and won the gold medal at the 2018 World Rowing Indoor Championships.Charley Nordin is a two-time world championship silver medallist and a world cup winner and will make his Paralympic debut at Tokyo in the mixed coxed four. He hopes to usurp the British dynasty in this boat class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Katelin Guregian, Ben Davison and Austin Hack as they prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.Olympic Champion Katelin Guregian coxes the US women's eight. Katelin joined a crew with a history of winning, the US eight had a winning streak dating back to 2006, Katelin extended the golden era from 2013 to 2016 and coxed the eight to a world record of 5:54.16 at the World Cup in Lucerne in 2013. Katelin looks to finish her coxing career with another Olympic gold.Ben Davison will make his Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 in the US men's eight. He helped qualify the eight at the 2019 World Rowing Championships in Linz.Austin Hack is also part of the US men's eight and is intent on reaching the Olympic podium at Tokyo 2020, five years ago he raced at Rio 2016 and finished fourth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Meghan O'Leary and Clark Dean as they prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Meghan O'Leary is a two-time World medallist and Rio 2016 Olympian and will compete in the US women's quadruple scull at Tokyo 2020.Clark Dean is a rising star on the international rowing circuit and is ready to lead the way at Tokyo 2020 in the US men's coxless four. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Tom Terhaar, Ellen Minzner, Tim McLaren and Mike Teti, as they prepare their athletes for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Tom Tehaar is the Women's Head Coach and masterminded an 11 year winning streak for the US women's eight that saw them take three consecutive Olympic gold medals. Ellen Minzner is the Para High Performance Director and has over 35 years of rowing experience as a two-time World Champion athlete, coach, and program director.Tim McLaren is the Men's Coach and an Olympic silver medallist who was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to rowing as a coach of Australian crews at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games.Mike Teti is the Men's Head Coach and is a three-time Olympian and the first person to be inducted into the U.S. National Rowing Hall of Fame as both an athlete and a coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Kristi Wagner, Gevvie Stone, Kara Kohler, Michelle Sechser and Molly Reckford. As they prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, America's finest small boat scullers share all. London 2012 and Rio 2016 single sculler Dr. Gevvie Stone has teamed up with Kristi Wagner to compete in the women's double sculls. Fresh from racing in Europe, World Champion and Olympic Bronze Medallist Kara Kohler takes aim at the women's single sculls Olympic Gold. Michelle Sechser and Molly Reckford are set to make their Olympic debut after qualifying the US women's lightweight double sculls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Kraus speaks with Patricia Etem, Daphne Martschenko, Arshay Cooper and Kevin Harris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sneak Preview: Amanda Kraus speaks with four fabulous guests who all share a love for rowing and have experienced the sport as people of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.