steady state podcast

Steady State Podcast reframes the popular, yet limited narrative about rowing culture. We celebrate the expansive array of rowers, coaches, and coxswains in a podcast designed to savor real-life experience from launch to cox seat at every level. 

SPECIAL SERIES:

Heart Attacks, Emergency Preparedness, and Response

culture, clubs, safety, coaching, racing Rachel Freedman culture, clubs, safety, coaching, racing Rachel Freedman

[S2] Ep. 16 - Coach Tom Rooks on Vulnerability, Resiliency, and Saving Lives

On [S2] Ep 16 of Steady State Podcast, hosts Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan are joined by Tom Rooks, Williamsburg Boat Club Head Coach. This episode buzzes with authenticity as Tom shares his "fun first" mantra and how he prepares his juniors athletes to be better humans beyond the boathouse. We get philosophical about saving lives, being well-rounded, and finding your calling. We also slide into tangents about Dave Grohl, ultimate frisbee, and vikings.

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culture, travel, clubs, racing, training, coaching, safety Rachel Freedman culture, travel, clubs, racing, training, coaching, safety Rachel Freedman

[S2] Ep. 10 - Club Spotlight: Oak Ridge Rowing Association

ORRA – built on the passion and enthusiasm of its community, coaches, and volunteers – successfully navigated COVID, keeping all of their programs in-tact, healthy, and thriving. Guests: Head Coach JD Davis, Board President Jim Rogers, and masters rower Jen Bon.

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[S2] Ep. 9 - Napoleon Griffin: From Track to Power 10s

A decorated middle distance track runner who learned to scull as an adult, Napoleon beat male breast cancer and today strives to get as much out of life as possible. He also survived Hurricanes Irma and Maria which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. Motivated by a desire for more training and racing opportunities, Napoleon relocated to Texas, where he now splits his time between Austin and Dallas.

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