Listen "041: Bill Manning | University of Pennsylvania - What actually separates successful Ivy League Rowers from others"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Bill Manning, Head Coach for the University of Penn Women’s Rowing Program, dives deep into rowing for a top Ivy League program, being successful athletically and academically, and what coaches are actually looking for in recruits!
Key Takeaways:
The Ivy League Rowing Experience - Being successful at an elite academic university AND elite rowing program
Recruiting *Athletes* - Why coaches want multi-sport athletes and where the erg fits into the college process
Standing out as a Recruit - The importance of making yourself seen and getting in contact with coaches
Follow Coach Manning and the UPenn Women’s Rowing Program:
UPenn Women’s Rowing - @pennwomensrowing
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Learn about our Coaching for Rowers
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Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming!
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Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!
Key Takeaways:
The Ivy League Rowing Experience - Being successful at an elite academic university AND elite rowing program
Recruiting *Athletes* - Why coaches want multi-sport athletes and where the erg fits into the college process
Standing out as a Recruit - The importance of making yourself seen and getting in contact with coaches
Follow Coach Manning and the UPenn Women’s Rowing Program:
UPenn Women’s Rowing - @pennwomensrowing
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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