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#USRowCon2020

WELCOME - Let’s Get Better! USRowing’s 2020 Annual Convention is going virtual this December! Although all of us would rather be meeting in person, COVID-19 had other plans. No worries though. In fact, this year’s convention promises to be bigger than ever with brand new diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) training that will be available free of charge to all of our members along with our ever-popular Para/Adaptive, Coaching Education, Business of Rowing and Referee tracks. And the best part is all of this great content is available from the convenience of home!

We’ll focus on getting better across the spectrum -- improving as coaches, creating more inclusive boathouses, strengthening our organizations as we come back from COVID-19, enhancing our physical and mental well-being, and more. While 2020 has been a challenging year, this year’s Annual Convention serves as a springboard to start 2021 off stronger, healthier, wiser … and better! Register now!

USRowing is excited to announce that VESPOLI USA will be sponsoring the 2020 USRowing Annual Convention, and as part of the sponsorship, convention goers will have the chance to win a new Vespoli SD single. Click Here to Register!

Click link for the Official Rules. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, void where prohibited. 16+, U.S. Residents only. Begins 12/8/20; ends 12/13/20. Operated by United States Rowing Association, 2 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

Kate Hebdon

Hebdon Hammers
Director of Rowing, Head Masters Coach
Olympia, WA

HebdonHammers.com

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I started my rowing career at Belmont Rowing Center in my late 20s by being placed into the coxswain seat not knowing bow from stern nor port from starboard. I even counted to 11. In only 6 years, I've moved around a lot: 2 years coxing to learning how to sweep (1 year), (poorly) teaching myself how to scull (I've gotten better over 3 years with some stellar coaches), to coaching (2 years), to running my former small club. Started as the Director of Rowing at Olympia Area Rowing in August and it's been a whirlwind ever since. These days, I get to row once in a while, but hopefully C2's Holiday Challenge will get me back on the right track!

So I'm new on the block and eager to improve and learn more. A graphic designer by trade with a heavy dose of project management, I'm very happy to listen and learn from those more experienced/knowledgeable than myself.

www.Strava.com/athletes/kate-hebdon

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11:00am EST

KEYNOTE : Making Our Youth and Collegiate Rowing Programs More Diverse and InclusiveChris Chase • Liam Miranda • Malcolm Doldron • Craig White • Row360

12:45pm EST

Practice: Science & Art of Changing the BrainKristen Betts

2:00pm EST

Supportive Coaching: Utilizing Understanding and Self-Awareness to Promote a Positive EnvironmentChris Chase • Lonnie Sarnell

3:15pm EST

Innovation in Coaching: Bridging Research to PracticeBettina Callary, PhD

4:30pm EST

The Different Styles of Coaching & LeadershipChris Chase • John Gartin • HBC Event Services

11:00am EST

KEYNOTE : Optimizing Endurance TrainingChris Chase • Dr. Stephen Seiler • Row360

12:45pm EST

Training for Life - Masters RowingMarlene Royle • Heartline

2:00pm EST

Types of Interval SessionsChris Chase • Dr. Stephen Seiler

3:15pm EST

The Puzzle of Strength TrainingChris Chase • Will Ruth • Blake Gourley • Joe DeLeo

4:30pm EST

Coaches Conference (Day 2) : Training - Panel DiscussionStuart McGill • Chris Chase • Marlene Royle • Will Ruth • Blake Gourley • Joe DeLeo • Karen Calara

6:00pm EST

Rowing Related Microaggressions That Need to StopDenise Aquino • Patricia Destine

9:00am EST

Yoga for RowersChris Chase • Laura Terry

11:00am EST

KEYNOTE : Rigging & TechniqueDr. Valery Kleshnev • Volker Nolte • Row360

12:45pm EST

Biomechanics of Rowing Efficiency and LoadDr. Valery Kleshnev • Mike Moniz and Pete Davidson

2:00pm EST

What is Important to Understand About Biomechanics? : Avoiding Myths and MisinterpretationsVolker Nolte • Traveling Teams

3:15pm EST

Effective Rigging AnalysisMike Purcer • Chris Chase

4:30pm EST

Which comes first? Debating Technique, Rigging and BiomechanicsChris Chase • Tom Terhaar • Mike Teti • Tim McLaren • Nielsen-Kellerman

12:00pm EST

USRowing Annual MeetingAmanda Kraus • Traveling Teams

1:00pm EST

A Healthy BoathouseJules Zane • Assured Partners • Wes Ng • Beatrice Sims • EZ Dock

2:45pm EST

Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkJules Zane • Meghan O'Leary • Derek Blazo • Schuylkill Navy • Patrick Johnson

4:45pm EST

Maximizing the Financial Wellness in Your BoathouseAmanda Kraus • Tiffany Macon • Kathy Frederick • Sharon Wienbar • Team Travel Source

6:30pm EST

Oars for EveryoneJules Zane • Bryce Chung • Dave Miller • Mike Connors • Liz Greenberger • Sarah Low • Adam Kreek

8:00pm EST

KEYNOTE : Looking Back at 2020 & Lessons from the Boathouse with Arshay CooperArshay Cooper • Row360

10:00am EST

Para Athlete ClassificationJudy Morrison

11:00am EST

Adaptive Rigging : PR1 & PR2Dr. Anthony J. Matan • Alice Henderson

1:30pm EST

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion TrainingRichard Butler • Nicole Smart

3:45pm EST

Intersection of Inclusion: LGBTQIA* in RowingTara Morgan • Patrice Jackson • Jason Beagle • Lyss Villablanca • Brian Todd • Imran Malik

5:15pm EST

DE&I Panel with Arshay CooperArshay Cooper • Jessica Smith • Richard Butler • Tymir Green-Ellis • Kadee Sylla • Denise Aquino

10:00am EST

USRowing Domestic UpdateSusan Smith

2:00pm EST

Insurance in the Age of CovidAssured Partners • Howard Meisner