At The Thousand Podcast

Kevin Leslie | At The Thousand

Kevin Leslie talks with college coaches, Olympic athletes, performance experts, and other influential voices in rowing to help athletes truly learn from the best, evolve their training, and be better positioned for long term success!

  1. 3D AGO

    092: Why Narrowing Your List Too Early Can Negatively Impact Your Recruiting Journey

    In this episode, Kevin dives into why aspiring college rowers should consider starting broad in their college rowing recruiting journey, with a strong emphasis on discovery and comparison, and the negative consequences that can arise by narrowing your college search too early.  Key Takeaways: Narrowing Early - Why limiting your options early in the process can negatively impact your scope of what’s out there and what may be a better fit long term. Discovery and Comparison - How communication and visits with schools is the best way to compare programs and reaffirm your decision later. Recruiting Timeline - Thinking about recruiting as a marathon, and that even though it starts June 15th after sophomore year, managing the journey is crucial. Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    24 min

  2. MAR 24

    091: Kit Bennett #3 | Executive Director - Scholastic Rowing and Fundraising for Livable Coaches Pay

    In this episode, Kit Bennett, Executive Director and Head Coach for both Skyline Crew and the Washtenaw Rowing Center, dives deep into the trends he is seeing in scholastic rowing, both regionally and nationally, and the importance of fundraising for survival and to hit program pillars that drive athlete retention. Key Takeaways: Scholastic Rowing - The trends within scholastic rowing, from athlete participation and new teams, to the difference in needs for private schools versus public school programs. Successful Fundraising - The importance of establishing fundraising systems to support the goals of financial aid, livable wages for coaches, and equipment. Athlete Experience - How investing in the regatta experience, from visibility with jumbotrons to medals docks helps make rowing more exciting and drive participation. Follow both Washtenaw and Skyline on Instagram: Washtenaw Rowing - @washtenawrowingcenter Skyline Crew - @skylinecrewa2 Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    1h 22m

  3. MAR 10

    090: Mary Foster | Boston University - Women’s Lightweight Rowing and Recruiting for D1 Lightweights

    In this episode, Mary Foster, Head Coach for the Boston University Women’s Lightweight Rowing Program, dives into everything women’s lightweight rowing, and what it takes to get recruiting and compete at a top lightweight rowing program. Key Takeaways: Evolution of Lightweight - The differences between IRA Lightweight and NCAA Openweight, how it started, and the recent growth of lightweight rowing. Recruiting - The recruiting standards for a competitive lightweight rower at a top D1 program. From 2k scores, to athlete size, to rowing skills. Speed of Top Lightweights - The speed at the top end of lightweight rowing, and how the standards of fitness continue to elevate. Follow Coach Foster and Boston Lightweight Rowing: BU130’s Rowing - @terrier130row Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    1h 19m

  4. MAR 6

    089: Why Rowers NEED to Erg and Lift in the Spring for 2k Success and The Best Ways to Do It

    In this episode, Kevin dives into the importance for rowers to continue erg and strength training throughout the spring season to maintain fitness and continue 2k progress, and how to add them both into your routine while also balancing the spring season.  Key Takeaways: Training Approach - Why a 1+2 or 2+2 erg and strength training approach, on top of practice, is crucial for maintaining fitness and 2k progress. 5 Training Styles - The 5 best ways to add in additional training On-Your-Own, while limiting the costs to school, team focus, and personal life. Routine - The importance of having a 90% certainty routine that can allow you to prioritize consistency over intensity while training OYO. Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    37 min

  5. FEB 24

    088: Lisa Lowe | Physical Therapist - Overcoming the Common Injuries in Rowing to Perform Long Term

    In this episode Lisa Lowe, Doctor of Physical Therapist and former competitive rower, dives into her specialty of helping rowers stay physically healthy and navigate the path back to the water after experiencing many of the common injuries in rowing. Key Takeaways: Managing Athletes Through Injury - The scale Lisa runs athletes through to help athletes assess the pain, and the degree of caution they need to take moving forward. The Severity of Rib Injuries - Why rib injuries are so common in rowing, and how they can be one of the most significant injuries is mismanaged.   Preventative Work - The importance of pre-work prior to rowing in order to wake the highly stressed muscles up, so they can withstand the training. Follow Lisa on Instagram and check out his Website: Instagram - @lisalowe.dpt Website - https://powerhousephysio.com/ Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    1h 6m

  6. FEB 17

    087: Paula Thoms | Williams College - The D3 Balance of Great Rowing and Developing the Whole Person

    In this episode, Paula Thoms, Head Coach for the Williams College Women’s Rowing Program, dives into her unique journey of moving from coaching D1 to D3, the advantages the D3 model as it relates to development of the student-athlete, and what is takes to succeed at a competitive academic school like Williams. Key Takeaways: Division 1 to Division 3 - Paula’s move from over a decade coaching Division 1 rowing, to finding her perfect fit as a coach now leading at a top D3 program in Williams. The D3 Model - How D3 gives athletes the environment to develop as people first, encouraging participation in clubs, activities, and rigorous courses while rowing. Balance and Priorities - How athletes shift focus to being successful on the water, while also taking advantage of the holistic education D3 provides. Follow Coach Thoms and Williams Rowing: Williams Rowing - @ephswcrew Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    1h 14m

  7. FEB 11

    086: The 3 Questions College Coaches Use to Predict FUTURE VALUE for Recruits

    In this episode, Kevin dives into the three questions college rowing coaches are asking themselves as they assess the future value of an aspiring college rower, and whether or not they should invest in adding them to their program.  Key Takeaways: Workload of D1 Rowing - Why college coaches want to know if a high school rower can survive the significant increase in training volume and intensity. Future Value - How college coaches assess potential rather than current experience, and need to predict future contributors to team success. Culture Impact - How an athlete's ability to add to the team culture can positively impact their value over someone who detracts from the culture. Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    29 min

  8. FEB 2

    085: David Schary | Sports Psychology - Training Mental Performance and Overcoming 2K Test Struggles

    In this episode David Schary, Mental Performance Consultant for rowers and Sports Psychology Professor at Winthrop University, dives deep into why athletes struggle mentally with 2k testing, how to train the brain for 2k performances, and actionable steps coaches and athletes can take to overcome mental barriers. Key Takeaways: Why Athletes Struggle on 2k - The two brains of 2k performance, and how to train each system to overcome the middle of a 2k effort. Pressures from Testing - The importance of treating 2k testing like any other workout, and not attaching personal identity to the outcome. Training Mental Performance - How reflection, and daily logging of our past performances, can help athletes eliminate surprises. Follow David on Instagram and check out his Website: Instagram - @davidschary  Website - https://davidschary.com/ Navigate College Recruiting with the ATT Collective Learn about our ⁠Coaching for Rowers⁠ Evolve your Training with our ⁠⁠Free Newsletter⁠ Follow ATT on Instagram: ⁠At The Thousand⁠ Please SHARE this episode with friends and teammates as we have more episodes coming! Questions? Visit Us Here: https://atthethousand.com Enjoy the show, and Keep Steppin’ Into It!

    1h 8m
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Kevin Leslie talks with college coaches, Olympic athletes, performance experts, and other influential voices in rowing to help athletes truly learn from the best, evolve their training, and be better positioned for long term success!

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  • Creator
    Kevin Leslie | At The Thousand
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
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    Clean
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    © Kevin Leslie | At The Thousand
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    At The Thousand Podcast

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