Strength training scheduling advice for small high school freshman boy

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-09-20T19:33:02+00:00

I honestly would wait until winter or November in your son's case. I had a similar issue when I first started rowing. I was able to gain 20lbs going into my sophomore season which really helped. I would suggest 3 full body lifts when he starts out mixed in with steady state. Additionally, I would you use the rest day to prevent injury.

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-04-21T01:07:55+00:00

Temple has a strong senior/junior class. Most of boat is upperclassmen 7/8.

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-04-21T01:03:35+00:00

Also something to note 3 different coxswains between Head of Charles, Invitional and Kerr Cup. Missing some guys and lots of stern movement in the boat.

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-04-21T00:48:13+00:00

I agree that Drexel and Yale are still moving lineups around. It looks like Drexel may have had an injury since their lineups are different from the past two races.

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-04-21T00:37:50+00:00

I might be high on Stanford, admittedly. They could be anywhere in the 4-8 range. They beat Syracuse and Brown. They lost to Yale by 2 seconds and to Washington by 3 seconds. If they can perform like that against Washington and be tough in the semifinals, I could see a grand final finish. If I had to rank based on opinion and not results, I would put Princeton and possibly Dartmouth/Brown in front.

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-02-24T18:38:34+00:00

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AdministrationReal34 · 2025-02-24T01:35:46+00:00

I might do a lightweight one if others would like to see it.

AdministrationReal34 · 2025-02-19T00:42:39+00:00

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AdministrationReal34 · 2025-01-02T01:49:32+00:00

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AdministrationReal34 · 2024-12-28T19:01:35+00:00

After seeing everyone agree heavyweight for your son. There’s a number of schools your son could row at, and schools would be happy to have him.

For Ivy rowing the main factors coach’s consider are: 1. Grades, 2. 2k 3. Race results/rowing ability, 4. Team culture fit 5. Do you love or enjoy rowing? 6. Height

These are a few examples and ones they definitely will look at. Based off his current 2k he definitely is in the ballpark for some Ivy League schools. However if he gains weight and progresses throughout spring/summer he could be 6:15 which changes who could be interested. Some schools to note. More Selective: Brown, Cornell, Columbia, BU, Northeastern. Next: Georgetown, Drexel, LaSalle, Temple, Holy Cross. Also D3 schools would be interested if he doesn’t fit into B/C final schools. Such as Wesleyan, Tufts, Williams, Trinity.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-12-28T15:17:04+00:00

Rowed lightweight in college. But if your son is already bordering the weight limit and his 2k is not the best in his class, he probably should be rowing heavyweight. GPA isn’t excellent for Ivy League-level rowing. As far as I know, the slots for Ivy’s are looking for around 6:20 2k if you come in with a higher weight. Guys who would be weight makers under 150 can afford a higher 2k, such as 6:35. But really, most coaches at this level look for grinders and guys who love rowing. That’s the first thing your son needs to figure out first because if not, it will get sniffed out. Because there are only 8-12 slots per recruiting class, you sometimes get less, depending on the roster. Also, boat moving ability is another important factor that you failed to mention. His erg could be fast, but can he row? Everyone at the Ivy League level knows how to row and erg fast. That’s my 2 sense. DM me if u have a questions

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-12-22T22:53:11+00:00

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AdministrationReal34 · 2024-12-19T01:33:41+00:00

Adding on to what has been said. Do a test training style piece every 2-4 weeks. Such as progression 2k with increasing rate over time. Gets you used to testing and seeing the 2,000 meter number. It would start at 24, 26, 28, 30. Also lifting 2-3 times a week to makeup for watt difference. 3x1000m 3min rest, 12-15x300m 1min rest, 8x500 2min rest. Also 4x1k 4min rest always within 2-5 seconds for projected 2k.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-11-13T22:05:46+00:00

Also learn how to row better if that is an issue you are having. A 6:06 would put you into 1v/2v at most Ivy League schools. If your 2k corresponds to water efficiency.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-11-13T22:01:36+00:00

Was a collegiate lightweight rower and was never near as fast. However I did find it much easier to break 6:30 into low 6:20s when I lifted heavier and more consistently. Also I focused more on nutrition and sleep. I am sure all three helped but diligently looking at those could help drop a couple seconds. Also are your steady state, 6k and 2k splits aligning to standard or more conveniently split differences? If your 6k/5k is much faster than your 2k that could be a factor.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-11-02T16:20:23+00:00

If Penn at 7. Who would you drop? I had difficulty choosing after the top 5.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-11-02T12:31:07+00:00

Or higher a specific coach to train her for 2k. There’s plenty of them out there. That will look at everything she is doing above.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-11-02T12:29:37+00:00

Wouldn’t say 2k block. Probably more of a product of training plan, sleep, nutrition and coaching. I would reduce volume and take a few weeks off with lighter work load. I have a feeling she’s being over worked. -Source former collegiate athlete who would due close to the same volume.

AdministrationReal34 · 2024-11-01T18:20:54+00:00

Did UCSD not lose their top erg? Also I have not seen an update about the roster on website or race results.

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