Listen "040: Trevor Michelson | Dartmouth College - What it takes to become an Ivy League Lightweight"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Trevor Michelson, Head Coach for the Dartmouth College Men’s Lightweight Rowing Program, dives deep into what it actually takes to breakthrough and compete as an Ivy League lightweight rower who is looking to row at the highest level!
Key Takeaways:
Competitiveness of Lightweight Rowing - Why lightweight rowing has the closest races in the sport
Selectiveness of Lightweight Recruiting - The number of seats available versus the demand for those spots
Being Successful as a College Rower - Why passion and drive come before talent
Follow Coach Michelson and the Dartmouth College Lightweights:
D150’s Rowing - @dartmouthlights
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Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
Row Faster with the Erg First, Row Second Online Course
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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:
Competitiveness of Lightweight Rowing - Why lightweight rowing has the closest races in the sport
Selectiveness of Lightweight Recruiting - The number of seats available versus the demand for those spots
Being Successful as a College Rower - Why passion and drive come before talent
Follow Coach Michelson and the Dartmouth College Lightweights:
D150’s Rowing - @dartmouthlights
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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