Racing at the Head of the Charles: Is it worth it?
October 13, 2024
The Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) is often hailed as one of the most iconic rowing events in the world. Held annually on the
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Author: John Wojtkiewicz
John Wojtkiewicz
Is 2,000 Metres Holding Us Back?
August 22, 2024
Exploring the Potential for More Competitive Distances in Rowing WorldRowing.com states that the 2000-meter race distance in competitive rowing was established in 1894. Before this,
Ten Professional Standards For Coaches
January 28, 2024
Having been a coach for over 30 years, I have seen coaches and athletes at their very best. I’ve also seen them at their very
The Future of Athlete Training Subsidization
December 20, 2023
Personal Brand Marketing and Social Media Influencing Every athlete with a dream knows that the journey to a National, World, or Olympic Championship starts a
Saying Goodbye to the Boats That Got Us There, Part Two: Responsibly Disposing of Old Rowing Shells
October 21, 2023
In Part One, I covered the culture of rowing shells, and how modern design, materials and production have evolved beyond the idealized, organic vision of
Saying Goodbye to the Boats That Got Us There, Part One: How to Retire Old Rowing Shells
September 8, 2023
From the earliest days, athletes, coaches and craftspeople have endeavored to design and build rowing shells that would be comfortable, fast, and light. When the
The end of the racing season for seniors: “You Never Stop 2K Testing”
July 16, 2023
As coaches, we are challenged again with finishing another season of mixed emotions; some of us are finished at the regional and conference level, some
What Kind of Coach is the Best Kind of Coach? – Part One
March 31, 2023
So, your organization is on the hunt for a new coach. Regardless of whether it is a new head coach, full time assistant, or a ten
Rowing as a Zero Billion Dollar Industry: LA 2028
March 5, 2023
LA 2028 – The Threshold to New Opportunities LA2028 has determined that the venue for rowing will be in Marine Stadium in Long Beach, CA.
The Time I was Fired from my Coaching Job. This is What I Learned – Part Two
December 27, 2022
In part one, I detailed the circumstances of my dismissal from my position as the Head Coach of a collegiate rowing team, and introduced some
The Time I was Fired from my Coaching Job. This is What I Learned – Part One
October 13, 2022
Professional coaches live with the reality that coaching is typically “at-will” employment. That is, their employer (club, school etc) can at any time terminate their
Three Smartphone Apps Every Rowing Coach Needs to Have.
September 9, 2022
It is a cliche at this point to say, “There is an app for everything.” Even in our community of competitive rowing, there are always
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