The CrewLAB Report

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Welcome to The CrewLAB Report — the podcast where champions, coaches, and passionate fans of swimming, rowing, and running share their stories. Hosted by the leaders of CrewLAB, each episode dives into the experiences, strategies, and behind-the-scenes moments that shape the world of competitive sport. From game-changing coaching insights to athlete journeys and unforgettable race-day stories, The CrewLAB Report is your front-row seat to the minds and moments that move our sports forward.

Episodes

  1. Aug 5

    Grow Your Rowing Club: Masters Program Retention & Pricing Secrets from Indianapolis Rowing Center

    How do you grow a masters rowing program from a handful of adults to a waitlist — and actually keep them coming back? In this episode from the USRowing Masters Summit, Indianapolis Rowing Center board member and USRowing Level 2 coach Lisa Stickley joins CrewLAB founder Dominic Pardini to break down exactly how IRC scaled its learn-to-row program to 120 athletes, sold it out in two weeks, and retained 41% of that cohort into ongoing membership. You'll learn: A pricing strategy for rowing clubs that competes with gyms and fitness studios, not just other boathousesHow to structure punch cards, season passes, and annual memberships to track member behavior and lifetime valueWhy masters rowers — not juniors — should be the base of your club's "membership pyramid"How to pitch big changes to a resistant nonprofit board using financial data instead of emotional appealsThe exact format, price point, and coaching model behind IRC's sold-out "First Strokes" learn-to-row programHow to use high school and college rowers as paid coaches to solve staffing shortagesPractical tips for reducing new-rower anxiety, building team culture, and balancing experienced scullers with newer adult athletesModernizing dues collection and payment systems for masters rowing clubsWhether you're a club president, program director, board member, or coach responsible for growing and retaining a masters rowing program, this conversation is packed with tactics you can apply this season. Recorded live at the USRowing Masters Summit. Guests: Lisa Stickley (Indianapolis Rowing Center), Dominic Pardini (Founder & CEO, CrewLAB) Topics: masters rowing, rowing club growth, learn to row, rowing club retention, USRowing, boathouse management, rowing club pricing, adult rowing programs

    Grow Your Rowing Club: Masters Program Retention & Pricing Secrets from Indianapolis Rowing Center

  2. Mar 13

    Unlocking Rowing Speed: The Art and Science of Biomechanics

    In this episode, four-time Olympic medallist Drew Ginn and renowned biomechanist Dr. Valery Kleshnev reflect on their time together at the Australian Institute of Sport in the mid-90s and trace how those early days of on-water telemetry helped reshape how we understand rowing technique. They dig into the tension between what athletes feel and what the numbers show, why most coaches still focus on the wrong thing, and how confidence and clarity are just as important as any metric. Along the way they cover catch factors, stroke length, the trampoline effect, the myth of constant boat speed, and why your rowing machine might be teaching you the wrong things.

  3. 09/25/2025

    Sleep and Stress Management: A Guide for College Coaches with Matt Barany

    In this episode, we sit down with Matt Barany, head coach of the University of Richmond Women’s Swimming & Diving team. With 12 Atlantic 10 Championship titles and over a decade of Coach of the Year honors, Matt shares how systematic changes to practice schedules, recovery education, and team culture helped his athletes sleep more, manage stress better, and perform at their peak. From creating a “stress calendar” to uncover hidden pressure points, to reshaping training around consistency and recovery, Matt explains how coaches can build systems that support both athletic and academic success. He also dives into how wearable tech, recovery education, and consistent communication help athletes balance the demands of being students, athletes, and young adults. If you’re a coach looking to help your athletes thrive in and out of competition, this conversation is packed with practical lessons you can start applying today. Find out more at www.crewlab.io

  4. 08/20/2025

    The Kiwis Who Conquered U.S. College Rowing

    We sit down with IRA National Champions Kieran Joyce from the University of Washington Men’s Crew and Brahm Erdmann from Harvard Lightweight Men’s Rowing to talk about their journey from New Zealand to the top of U.S. college rowing.Hear the inside story on building a legacy program, the pressure of staying at the top, training, team culture, and their favorite races. Perfect for rowing fans, aspiring athletes, and anyone who loves a good underdog story. Find out more at ⁠www.crewlab.io

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About

Welcome to The CrewLAB Report — the podcast where champions, coaches, and passionate fans of swimming, rowing, and running share their stories. Hosted by the leaders of CrewLAB, each episode dives into the experiences, strategies, and behind-the-scenes moments that shape the world of competitive sport. From game-changing coaching insights to athlete journeys and unforgettable race-day stories, The CrewLAB Report is your front-row seat to the minds and moments that move our sports forward.

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  • Creator
    CrewLAB
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CrewLAB
  • Show Website
    The CrewLAB Report

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