S3 Episode 2: The State of the Junior Rowing Union
Episode description
Fergus, Ed and Tom welcome Will to Season 3. This week's interview is with Performance Director at Headington School, Ryan Demaine. Tom and Ryan talk about how Headington have adapted to this year's challenges, the balance between academics/sport and some of Ryan's favourite coaching memories. We also discuss the importance of squad morale, how to remove the taboo of recreational rowing and Fergus takes a trip down memory lane with his school rugby days. Ed has done this week's quiz.
This Episode is sponsored by Fulham Reach Boat Club. Fulham Reach Boat Club is a charity that exists to deliver Rowing for All. They believe that everyone in society should have the chance to get on the water and learn the true meaning of teamwork, focus and confidence. Each year they help over 1,000 local state school children, ex-prisoners from five institutions and more than 200 members of the local community get onto the water and take part in this incredible sport. If you would like to help support their vision by becoming a Friend of FRBC please do head to the website and check out www.fulhamreachboatclub.co.uk/friend.
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