Coaching Skills for Rowing

Develop coaching skills to deliver more consistent results

Here are three facts you absolutely need to know if you want to improve your skills as a rowing coach:

1. Physical training can only get you so far.
2. Technical knowledge is not a determining factor in coaching success.
3. Everything you say and do (as well as don't say and don't do) as a coach impacts your athletes' performance.

The best way to improve your coaching skills is to understand what makes your rowers ‘tick’. Only then are you able to develop the most effective coach-athlete relationships to help them realize their true potential.

Every rower has their own personality with their own motivators, behaviors and values.  They are unique as individuals and understanding their mindset is crucial in helping them produce their best possible performances. Knowing how they combine as a crew is vital before they hit the water.

A profiling tool developed by a multi-medal winning Olympic Rower will help you to develop your rowing coaching skills

Athlete Assessments was founded and developed by a successful international rower - one of the few Olympic rowers who won medals in both sweep and sculling boats.  Developed by Bo Hanson, our sports profiling assessments change the way you coach. There are two sports profiling assessment products, one for athletes and one for coaches.

Sports profiling is now widely acknowledged as an invaluable tool in sports today (not just in rowing) - find out why in the article 'The Importance of Sports Profiling'.

As a coach, these assessments will provide you with detailed insight and analysis of not only how your athletes function, but also how you function as a coach. By harnessing this information you develop valuable coaching skills and understanding, and help your athletes realize their potential.

Develop the most valuable coaching skills of:

• Understanding what makes your rowers 'tick'.
• Identifying their individual needs, limitations and mental barriers.
• Becoming a more effective communicator and motivator for each individual athlete.
• Managing relationships and team dynamics for optimal performance.
• Being able to match your coaching style to your athletes’ requirements.
• Knowing your strengths as a coach, and areas for improvement.

Be a better rowing coach today!

If you are serious about being a better rowing coach and helping your crews be their best, find out more about Athlete Assessments' sports profiling.  There is one specifically for coaches and one designed for athletes.  It's quick, easy, affordable and all done online.

We particularly understand rowing so contact us to find out what more we can do for you.