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Listen "036: Kari Hughes | Washington College - Coaching as a profession and Long Term Athlete Development"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Kari Hughes, Head Coach for the Washington College Women’s Rowing Program and USRowing Coaching Certification Instructor, dives into the importance of continuing education for coaches, focusing on long term development for athletes, and her advice for athletes who aspire to row at the college level!
Key Takeaways:
Coaching Education - We discuss the professionalization of coaching and USRowing’s steps to better educate coaches
Long Term Athlete Development - Why athletes don’t need to specialize in high school to be successful, and the value in playing multiple sports
Athletes Success - Kari’s advice for athletes who want to be successful at the college level, and long term after their college career
Follow Coach Hughes and Washington College:
Instagram - @washcollwrow
Evolve your Training with our Free Newsletter
Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: At The Thousand
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!
Key Takeaways:
Coaching Education - We discuss the professionalization of coaching and USRowing’s steps to better educate coaches
Long Term Athlete Development - Why athletes don’t need to specialize in high school to be successful, and the value in playing multiple sports
Athletes Success - Kari’s advice for athletes who want to be successful at the college level, and long term after their college career
Follow Coach Hughes and Washington College:
Instagram - @washcollwrow
Evolve your Training with our Free Newsletter
Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
Follow ATT on Instagram: At The Thousand
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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