Rower Academy, San Diego, CA (2026)

10/27/2024

Discover how to master your rowing machine by understanding its inner workings! Learn why efficient power application is key to improving your performance and avoid the pitfalls that lead to fatigue. Let's get you rowing smarter, not harder!

08/20/2024

Smart work / Hard work

Willingness to Do the Work: Good rowers thrive on doing hard things. While smart work is crucial, it must be supported by relentless hard work. There are no magic bullets, shortcuts, or hacks. You can refine your training, your race strategy, your mentality. But rowing will never not be hard (yes, a double negative for effect).

You simply cannot outsmart the work.

Success in rowing, or anything for that matter, is built on a foundation of sweat, determination, and intelligent strategies. Push your limits, work smart, AND work hard!

08/19/2024

Interviews with have us thinking about the concept of success

Success in rowing doesn’t happen by chance; it’s cultivated through specific qualities, consistently nurtured and developed

1. Ownership of Process
Being proactive and embracing responsibility are at the heart of owning process. Rowers understand success isn’t handed to them; it’s earned through diligent, intentional effort. Take charge of your training schedule, set personal goals, and continuously seek ways to improve. When you own the process, you’re not waiting for someone else to push you; you’re driving yourself forward. Create a personal roadmap to success and become accountable for every aspect of your rowing journey

2. Willingness to Do the Work
Rowing is a sport which demands smart strategies and hard work. While efficient technique and clear training methods are vital, they are nothing without the backbone of relentless hard work. Successful rowers thrive on the challenge of pushing their limits. There are no shortcuts to success. This quality fuels a rower’s determination to consistently improve their performance, ensuring that they are not just working hard, but also working smart. As reminded us in a recent interview, “Good rowers like to do hard things”

3. Champion’s Mindset
The path to success in rowing is rarely smooth, and it’s the champion’s mindset that keeps rowers moving forward despite obstacles. This mindset is characterized by resilience and determination. Successful rowers view failures not as setbacks but as opportunities to learn and grow. No matter how many times they fall, they get back up, stronger and more committed than before. A champion understands that true success is not defined by the number of victories but by the ability to overcome challenges and continue progressing

Reflect and Cultivate
Do you possess these qualities? Are you taking ownership of your process, actively planning and taking responsibility for your progress? Are you willing to do the hard work, pushing through the tough times and finding joy in the effort? Do you have a champion’s mindset, viewing failures as stepping stones rather than roadblocks?

06/27/2024

Grit: Do you have it?

In rowing, and life, grit stands as a cornerstone of success. It’s unwavering determination and resilience which propels you and your teammates through every stroke. Grit fuels the commitment to early mornings, grueling workouts, and pushing past limits on the water. Embracing grit not only cultivates personal growth but also paves the way for triumphs both on and off the water. As rowers harness their grit, they embody the spirit of perseverance that sets them apart in the pursuit of excellence.

05/28/2024

6 Key Principles for Success: Guidelines for Champion Rowers
Embrace these essential principles to elevate your performance and mindset as a champion rower:

1. Discipline: Stay committed to your training, even on days when you don’t have the motivation.
2. Unyielding Determination: Let nothing stand in the way of your rowing goals with unwavering resolve.
3. Attitude and Effort: Level and steady your mindset and put in the hard work needed to excel.
4. Consistent Excellence: Transform from average to exceptional through consistent dedication.
5. Incremental Progress: Small adjustments in technique and training compound into exponential improvements over time.
6. Passion: Fuel your rowing journey with a deep passion for the sport, driving you towards success.

Embody these foundational principles in your rowing endeavors to meet and exceed all your rowing goals.

05/22/2024

Embrace each day with unwavering commitment to your rowing. It’s starts with showing up… not just on time, but early. Arrive with determination and readiness to conquer the challenges of the day. Infuse the boathouse with positivity, uplifting your teammates with genuine encouragement. Give of yourself to the team, to its mission, to its higher purpose. Remain open to feedback from your coaches. Consider feedback an opportunity for growth and improvement, not a personal attack. Engage with your coaches, seek knowledge, ask questions, and absorb their rowing wisdom. Push yourself beyond your limits as you understand them today. Put in the extra work which sets you apart. Activate your dedication and commit to purpose with each and every stroke, rowing towards success on through perseverance and passion.

05/20/2024

Focusing on the process of rowing rather than fixating solely on the outcome can significantly enhance rowing performance. By immersing oneself as a student of the sport, athletes can cultivate a mindset that prioritizes growth, learning, and skill development.

When rowers concentrate on perfecting their technique, building endurance, and honing their mental resilience, they not only improve their chances of achieving success but also derive greater satisfaction from the sport. Emphasizing the process allows athletes to set incremental goals, track progress, and make necessary adjustments along the way, leading to consistent advancements in performance… and far fewer setbacks and mental blocks when things don’t go right. Process builds resilience.

Moreover, valuing the process instills a sense of ownership over one’s performance, fostering a deep sense of commitment and dedication. This approach encourages rowers to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and stay motivated even in the face of adversity. By embodying a mindset that embraces the journey of growth and development, rowers can ultimately unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results consistently.

05/08/2024

Performance is not solely tethered to your immediate feelings; rather, it is deeply intertwined with thecognitive landscape you create and cultivate. In the realm of athletic endeavors, there will inevitably be moments when fatigue, lack of motivation, soreness, or exhaustion color your initial perspective. However, it’s crucial to recognize that these sensations are not definitive measures of your potential performance; they merely represent your current mental state in advance of physical engagement.

Amidst the ebb and flow of emotions, it becomes important to deliberately steer your mental outlook towards a more empowering trajectory. Prior to starting any workout, test, or race, devote the necessary time to recalibrate your mindset.

Just as your body benefits from a warm-up routine to prepare for physical exertion, so too does your mind require a pre-activity tune-up to prime itself for optimal performance.

By acknowledging the transient nature of feelings and proactively engaging in mental prep, you equip yourself with a powerful tool which can enhance your overall athletic performance. Embrace the journey to mental fortitude alongside physical training, knowing that a well-prepared mind and body sets the stage for achievements in your athletic pursuits.

05/06/2024

*Link in Bio* to learn more about the application process

The knowledge that top rowing coaches and their athletes possess is often only accessible to a limited number of people.

You will have access to in-person, on-water and in-classroom instruction that will provide you with the knowledge, strategies, and first-hand experiences from those individuals who have achieved at the highest level.

You will learn all this from one of the most celebrated and successful coaches in American rowing history, and his colleagues.

Coach Gladstone’s 50+ year coaching career has resulted in 14 IRA National Championships – Cal (6), Brown (5) and Yale (3). His career includes 9 Pac-10 Championships and 15 Eastern Sprints titles. Gladstone has also received the US Rowing Medal and earned a trifecta of Coach of the Year honors from the IRA, Ivy League and the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges (EARC).

The young men and women who have been coached by Gladstone will affirm that he measures their success not so much by the accumulation of their awards or recognitions. Rather, their success has been measured by their endeavoring to bring full measure to each practice every day. That mindset continues to inform their lives long after their rowing careers are over.

Gladstone is known for his unique ability to guide his athletes to the highest levels of competition. He does this by focusing on cultivating a passion for rowing. He recognizes that it is trust amongst the athletes that allow his teams to compete at the highest level on race day. Steve’s legacy as a coach and mentor continues to inspire and shape the world of rowing.

*Link in Bio* to learn more about the application process

05/04/2024

In the realm of rowing, the essence of Theodore Roosevelt’s powerful words holds profound significance. The notion that “It is not the critic who counts” speaks directly to the grit and determination required in rowing. It highlights the valor of those who push themselves to the limits, embracing the challenges, failures, and setbacks that come with the sport. And in rowing, it further highlights the valor of those who do it together, as a team.

Rowers embody the spirit of being in the arena, facing the grueling physical demands with unwavering dedication. Through each stroke, each race, each result, they experience both triumphs and defeats, knowing that true growth and achievement stem from daring greatly and persisting in the face of adversity. Just as Roosevelt describes the one who “strives valiantly” and “spends himself in a worthy cause,” rowers exemplify these qualities as they push past their limits, fueled by passion and a relentless pursuit of personal and team excellence.

In rowing, as in life, it’s not about avoiding mistakes but rather about courageously taking on challenges and striving for greatness despite the risks. The journey of a rower mirrors the path to personal growth and empowerment, where every effort, every struggle, and every victory contribute to the legacy of those who dare to venture into the arena and emerge stronger, more resilient, and ultimately triumphant.

05/01/2024

Applications Due by 5/13
*Link in Bio* to learn more about the application process

The knowledge that top rowing coaches and their athletes possess is often only accessible to a limited number of people.

You will have access to in-person, on-water and in-classroom instruction that will provide you with the knowledge, strategies, and first-hand experiences from those individuals who have achieved at the highest level.

You will learn all this from one of the most celebrated and successful coaches in American rowing history, and his colleagues.

Coach Gladstone’s 50+ year coaching career has resulted in 14 IRA National Championships – Cal (6), Brown (5) and Yale (3). His career includes 9 Pac-10 Championships and 15 Eastern Sprints titles. Gladstone has also received the US Rowing Medal and earned a trifecta of Coach of the Year honors from the IRA, Ivy League and the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges (EARC).

The young men and women who have been coached by Gladstone will affirm that he measures their success not so much by the accumulation of their awards or recognitions. Rather, their success has been measured by their endeavoring to bring full measure to each practice every day. That mindset continues to inform their lives long after their rowing careers are over.

Gladstone is known for his unique ability to guide his athletes to the highest levels of competition. He does this by focusing on cultivating a passion for rowing. He recognizes that it is trust amongst the athletes that allow his teams to compete at the highest level on race day. Steve’s legacy as a coach and mentor continues to inspire and shape the world of rowing.

*Link in Bio* to learn more about the application process

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