Boat Club (RUMS): Senior Men's Captain

The progression we have made this year has been staggering, despite being unable to flaunt our prowess at UH head, its been obvious the improvements we’ve made. I want to further the amazing base the Lewis and John have built and push squads to make further improvements cementing in this athletic excellence for the future. My previous boatswain experience and rowing experience has let me work closely with senior captains and coaches, building up a close relationship with our Coach, and recognising the practicalities of captaincy and coaching. It also taught me skills to maximise potential in difficult situations, minimising disruptions to training when they may arise. Coming from a different role I want to add my own perspective to the mix, focussing on benefits of team sports for everyone’s, fitness, health, and wellbeing, helping everyone reach their potential (and win some bloody medals). By continuing to build upon the great mentality towards land training and improving fitness. Working on weekly training schedules to facilitate more group ergs, and explore resistance training as a squad to really make those gains… I know the massive positive impact fitness and club sports has had for my own mental health. I want to work with this and encourage others to reach their own training and fitness goals. Medals are one of the key reasons we all work so hard for this club, and my goal is to continue the momentum we have for our inevitable landslide at UH head next year.

Coaching the Novice Men has been a dream. As a team, we've come incredibly far, bonded so much, and brought novice rowing to new heights (fours, water tanks, you name it!). Above all, I created a cohesive, supportive, and encouraging squad that provided a framework for members to thrive on and off the water. With this approach, I plan to continue Lewis' inspiring legacy and create the most united Senior Men's squad we've ever had.

To do this, I will:

• Nurture a sense of community, friendship and belonging where every rower has space to shine - the sky (or the PLA) is the limit
• Continue providing quality circuits, stretching, plus guidance sessions on weight training to support resilience and prevent injury
• Give 110% to every squad, channelling raw power into progress and pushing teams to new heights with 1-on-1 attention only weekly coaching can provide
• Dedicate my time as a coach, whether I row or not, to make every member feel like I notice their development and that if they keep pushing, they can go further!

For all this to be a reality, you need a captain who can be there on that launch week in and week out, understands how to create a thriving team, and can react dynamically to an ever-growing, ever-progressing squad. 

Having the privilege to coach our future senior rowers and row alongside M1 and M2 means I understand better than anyone how dedicated attention and collaboration with John can enhance our performance at races and beyond!

I promise to give it my all!