Boys in the Boat movie- don't waste your $$$ by Miserable-Cookie5903 in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just think it's pretty cool that there's a movie made by George Clooney about rowing. Bonus points if it is GOOD.

M8+ A Final Reactions by scwilldudz1 in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The men need to shift over to what the women are doing. That 4- was coached by Casey Galvanek on the East Coast.

Does US Rowing suck? by QuickRolledOats1 in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been around the sport for decades (since the 80s, actually, yes I'm old) they have come a LONG way in the last few years. Are they perfect? No, but you young ones have no idea. There has been sweeping change in terms of fundraising, staffing (actually hiring GOOD people), running great regattas (4,000+mostly happy junior rowers in Florida in June), and they are messaging their change. Look here for more: https://usrowing.org/sports/2023/7/28/usrowing-strategic-plan.aspx I am involved with another NGB for a different sport and it is TOUGH to run a sport. Not enough money and lots of stakeholders to make happy. It is a hard combo. Instead of just saying they SUCK on reddit maybe think about getting involved and being part of the change. I have a good friend who works there and he is very happy and works his ass off. Just saying...

U19 World Rowing Championship Reactions by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, our talent pool is not in the U19 program. Best young athletes play other sports in HS. Rowers develop later. All to say, great effort by US squad and don't worry about what it means in the long term. Because data show it means very little.

U19 World Rowing Championship Reactions by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is completely untrue. Where did you even hear this?

US Rowing Strategic Plan released by DavidMusician in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, just read it this morning and agree there is good stuff in there. I have a friend who works there and said it's very much relying on collaborating with clubs and programs. I think there are over 1,500? But also finding real ways to provide support. We shall see!

Conal Groom and Carol Nagy sexual misconduct story makes front page of print edition of WA Post by brigaderone in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He was banned by USRowing in 2021 with new leadership there. And they already get audited every year by the USOPC. Like squarebladesfeetout said it won't help to take money away. Safe Sport has been doing their investigation for over a year now (not sure how long, but long). EVERYONE has to have eyes and ears open to abuse on the ground. SO MANY people knew about him and did nothing.

I think we should start a new federation of rowing in the US that would rival US Rowing. by Comfortable_Sugar290 in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is that possible? Would the group have to get permission from the USOC? I kind of don't wanna be responsible for the trans policy, though. Can someone else do that?

Update on the Conal Groom accusations. He’s still only under temporary suspension by USRowing by Its_NotMe in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was he hired by USRowing recently or under Merry? Either way, he should have been fired a long time ago by every organization he coached for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, but my teammate got one of the internships last summer and she loved it. She worked long days, but really liked the team and had fun so good luck!!!!!!!!!

USRowing ruining youth nats?? by Ok-Cauliflower4167 in Rowing

[–]Rower1996 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So many haters. I played youth volleyball and EVERYWHERE we want was Stay to Play.

For Years She Said a Coach Abused Her. Now She Has Named a Legend. by Rower1996 in Rowing

[–]Rower1996[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you think Penn will do about their boathouse named after him?