Learn from the Legend: Paul Thompson Olympic Rowing π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯ – Inside the AUS, UK and China Programs
In this exclusive 1hr13min video, you will learn from one of the most successful rowing coaches in the world, Paul Thompson MBE, who has coached crews at 8 Olympic Games and won 3 Gold and 5 Silver medals. He shares his insights and experiences from Coaching for the Olympic programs of Australia, Britain and China, and reveals the secrets of their technique, training and coaching methods.
You will learn:
- The best ways to connect technique, training and coaching for optimal performance
- The steps to set goals and design training programs for different types of rowers and events
- The strategies to adjust to the competitive landscape and prepare for different race scenarios
The importance of distance per stroke, boat acceleration and average velocity - The principles of how a boat moves and how to optimise it for speed and efficiency
- The skills required to master the rowing rock over, the backbone behind the British rowing technical model
- The tips to prevent injuries and improve speed by balancing the body rock and the power application
- How to engage the glutes and quads at the catch and where to sit on the seat for optimal force transfer
- The tools to use technology and data to enhance technique and performance
- The guidelines to follow for safe erg training and injury avoidance
- The areas and muscles that need to be strong and flexible at the catch
- The quality of suspension of the rower on the handle and the importance of flexion and extension ratio for preventing back pain
- The adaptation you are looking for and how to develop the long front loaded leg driven rowing stroke
- The key parts to a good rockover and how to apply horizontal foot force during the drive
Drills and exercises to teach posture and rock over on the ergo and on the water - How the UK, Australia and China create gold medal crews and what makes them different and similar
- The stories from coaching in China, the United Kingdom and Australia on Olympic Programs and what itβs like living and coaching elite rowing in China
This video is a rare opportunity to learn from a world-class rowing coach and gain access to the secrets of Olympic rowing. Whether you are a coach, a rower, or a rowing enthusiast, you will find valuable tips and advice that can help you improve your technique, training and performance. You will also gain a deeper appreciation of the sport and the culture of rowing in different countries. Donβt miss this chance to watch this members only Decent Rowing Video and learn how to train and coach like the champions from Australia, Britain and China!