In this bonus episode Adrien is joined by Dave Cusano, fellow UB crew alumni.  This episode is the prequel to episode 26 before Kate arrives to the conversation.  Please enjoy!  Dave discussed his search for riggers for his varsity 8 Resolute boat, which was damaged last spring. He explained that the riggers are unique to the year of manufacture and have specific alignment requirements, making it challenging to find compatible ones. Dave shared updates about his athletes, who are competing at U23 trials, and their recent achievements in rowing events.Adrien and Dave discussed their experiences with rowing boats, sharing challenges and solutions related to boat maintenance, storage, and rowing conditions. Adrien mentioned issues with his double scull, including a damaged rudder support and a crooked fin, and decided to postpone repairs until after the rowing season. Dave shared his approach to removing rudders for training and highlighted the challenges of rowing in busy waters. Both expressed a desire to row more but acknowledged time constraints and logistical challenges.Dave and Adrien discussed the challenges of managing a rowing program, including volunteer work, scheduling conflicts, and adapting to unexpected events like injuries and weather. Dave shared the success of his team's performance at the Scholastic Regatta, highlighting the progress of junior boats and the need to plan for the future. They also talked about the logistics of the fall program, the difficulty of securing bids for prestigious regattas like the Charles, and the decision to attend the Mohawk Fall Classic instead of the Lift Bridge Regatta.Please follow our podcast on your preferred listening platform and check us out on social.This Podcast- @rowingfriendspodAdrien- @rowingonthesquareKate- @ collegeadvisingbykate.For rowing -specific exercises check out Adrien's YouTube Channel @rowingonthesquare, like and subscribe!Want to follow more podcasts from Adrien, check out Rowing on the Square https://open.spotify.com/show/2iVuobwdL5OCnPJS4DQyzZ?si=cHIox8lWRG2_q4Ubnv9IBw

Ver todos los episodios