Broad focus for 2015 World Rowing Coaches Conference

To be held from 19-22 November 2015, a taste of the conference programme includes Wyc Grousbeck, the managing partner of the Boston Celtics who were the NBA (National Basketball Association) winners in 2008. Grousbeck was a rower while at university and his topic will be ‘everybody needs to aim to raise a banner.’

Dr LaNise Rosemond will talk about avoiding stress and burnout. Rosemond is an assistant professor in exercise science at Tennessee Tech University and has also been a basketball coach, associate athletic director and physical education teacher.

Canada’s Nick Clarke is speaking on how to develop an endurance athlete. Clarke was recently appointed as the lead strength and conditioning coach at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific as well as being the sports physiologist for the Canadian heavyweight men’s rowing programme. Clarke’s PhD is in sports physiology and mentoring. As well as rowing, Clarke has worked with field hockey and judo.

The topic of leadership in high performance sport will be covered by Dr Angus Mugford and Captain Chaby from IMG, while IMG nutritionist, Kate Burkes’ topic is performance fuelling and hydration to maximise training effect. Wayne Diesel from the Miami Dolphins will talk about using monitoring data to affect performance sport.

The coach in the spotlight (still to be confirmed) will be available for questions. Olympic Champion, Bryan Volpenhein who is the US Rowing senior team coach will cover the topic of transitioning from university to international rower.

“We are very excited about hosting the 2015 Coaches Conference here in Sarasota-Bradenton,” says COO of Nathan Benderson Park, Nicole Rissler. “We believe it is an excellent opportunity for coaches and team managers to become familiar with the 2017 World Rowing Championships host community and venue while attending a robust conference.”

The  conference will include the opportunity to get a close-up view of the 2017 World Rowing Championships venue including the start line, wave attenuator and regatta island. Organisers will also be putting together some ‘excursion packages’ of the area. These may include a round of golf at one of the region’s top golf courses. Or an eco adventure at one of the eco-friendly parks. Or maybe a sunset cruise prior to the opening reception.

A highlight of the conference is the gala dinner where the recipients of the 2015 World Rowing Awards will be announced and presented with their awards.

Registration deadline is 30 October 2015, register at www.2015FISACoachesConference.com or call +1 505 346 0522

More details here.