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Listen "023: Kevin Sauer | University of Virginia - “Passion” vs “Obsession” and an athlete first culture"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode we have Kevin Sauer, who is the head coach for the University of Virginia women’s rowing program, a two-time NCAA national champion coach, college coach of 10+ Olympians, and one of the most admired coaches in rowing!
This episode is a must listen for athletes and coaches, as we dive into…
Building UVA rowing from the ground up (literally!) and the evolution of NCAA women’s rowing and fully supported programs
How Kevin encourages athletes to be “passionate” about rowing, but not “obsessive” about rowing, and how that athlete first culture has driven their success
How Kevin “assesses” the success of his coaching by who his athletes become as people versus just winning races
You can learn more about Kevin and the UVA women’s rowing program on Instagram by following @UVArowing
ATT Offer: SAVE 50% on the ATT Collective
For High School Rowers who aspire to row in college, use the code “ATTCOLLECTIVE24” at checkout for 50% off your first month!
Check out the ATT Collective Here
Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Follow ATT on Instagram: At The Thousand
Stay up to date with our Free Newsletter
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
This episode is a must listen for athletes and coaches, as we dive into…
Building UVA rowing from the ground up (literally!) and the evolution of NCAA women’s rowing and fully supported programs
How Kevin encourages athletes to be “passionate” about rowing, but not “obsessive” about rowing, and how that athlete first culture has driven their success
How Kevin “assesses” the success of his coaching by who his athletes become as people versus just winning races
You can learn more about Kevin and the UVA women’s rowing program on Instagram by following @UVArowing
ATT Offer: SAVE 50% on the ATT Collective
For High School Rowers who aspire to row in college, use the code “ATTCOLLECTIVE24” at checkout for 50% off your first month!
Check out the ATT Collective Here
Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Follow ATT on Instagram: At The Thousand
Stay up to date with our Free Newsletter
Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com
Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
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