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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

Leonti Dailis

Hopkins School
Asst. Coach
New Haven, CT

Professional software engineer, like to tinker and learn the technology, body, and mind. Rowing with New Haven Rowing Club and coaching Hopkins novices. Interests include all aspects of rowing sport: training masters and juniors, coaching, nutrition, technology, rigging, etc.

12:45pm EST

Practice: Science & Art of Changing the BrainKristen Betts The Language of CoachingChris Chase • Nick Winkelman

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 Safety of the Athletes When You Aren’t AroundRachel Le Mieux • Kim Degutis • Ruth Macnamara • KC Dietz • Chris Chase

4:30pm EST

From Summer to Winter - Elements of High Performance Coach DevelopmentNadine Dubina • row2k 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

REPETITION: Training the Whole Athlete in a Repetitive Movement SportChris Chase • Frank Clayton Training for Life - Masters RowingMarlene Royle • Heartline

2:00pm EST

Taking Care of Your Body - Masters Pre-HabKaren Calara Types of Interval SessionsChris Chase • Dr. Stephen Seiler

3:15pm EST

Enhancing Resilience and Performance in the Back - Pained RowerStuart McGill 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 Technique, Training and Culture: YNC 5-peat and still goingChris Chase • Gordon Getsinger • row2k

2:00pm EST

The Differences in Coaching Sweep & ScullingChris Chase • Dr. Richard Hull What is Important to Understand About Biomechanics? : Avoiding Myths and MisinterpretationsVolker Nolte • Traveling Teams

3:15pm EST

Effective Rigging AnalysisMike Purcer • Chris Chase The Transition to Coaching ScullingLaurel Korholz • Hilary Gehman

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

8:00pm EST

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

9:00pm EST

What are Trials and Who Works Them?Rachel Le Mieux • Ruth Macnamara • Howard Meisner

11:00am EST

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

7:00pm EST

Coastal Rowing Happy HourJim Dietz • Bob Ernst • Alice Henderson • Sharon Wienbar • Hannah Wayment-Steele • Coastal Rowing USA

10:00am EST

USRowing Domestic UpdateSusan Smith