Best Coxswain Podcasts (2024)

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Coaching Character (feat. Jake Coert) 44:43

6h ago44:43

44:43

Welcome everyone to Episode 100 of the For Stars Podcast, where we bring you an individual who has impacted the lives of countless student-athletes, Jake Coert, Former Head Coach of Channel Islands Rowing Club, a junior rowing program nestled in Southern California. Hudson was under the tutelage of Jake in his early years as a coxswain, and only fe…

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The Secret Sauce (feat. Bryan Volpenhein) 52:59

15d ago52:59

52:59

There are very few people in this sport that continuously impact the lives around them, and fortunately, Hudson was able to speak with an icon in American Rowing, Mr. Bryan Volpenhein. The 10-time National team member, Bryan rowed the US Men's 8+ to two medals at the Olympics. Alongside his boatmates, Volp broke records like no other. He stroked th…

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Boys in the Boston Basin (feat. Billy Boyce) 37:01

28d ago37:01

37:01

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Harvard Men’s Lightweight Rowing, Billy Boyce. Coming off of an undefeated dual season, winning the Eastern Sprints and the IRA National Championship, the H150’s made history this past season. Boyce shares his testimony with Hudson on what went into the season, hi…

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The Global Coach (feat. Tim McLaren) 21:14

1M ago21:14

21:14

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Tim McLaren, Australian Sports Hall of Fame Olympic Coach and Director of UTS Haberfield, which became one of Australia's most successful clubs. A seasoned veteran of over 35 years in the coaching launch, Tim gives us a taste of what it means to coach a crew at the highest leve…

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A Blast in Beantown! (feat. Tom Bohrer) 36:31

2M ago36:31

36:31

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Boston Men's Rowing, Tom Bohrer. In his 16th year at the helm of the program, Tom has significantly made an impact on the BU squad and the sport of rowing in general. The Former US National Team Rower competed at three World Championships and is a two-time Silver …

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The Aussie 9th Seat (feat. Mike Toon) 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast featuring Dr. Michael Toon, a Bronze Medalist at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, coxing the Australian Men’s Eight. Hudson and Mike touch on what it is like to compete at an elite level, and the daily life of an athlete training for the Olympics. Mike shared some helpful advice a…

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Rowing With The Squad (feat. Jim Barr) 33:40

3M ago33:40

33:40

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Holy Cross Men's Rowing, Jim Barr, in his ninth year at the helm of the program. Hudson and Jim discuss the current climate of men's collegiate rowing, student-athlete development, power of team culture, recruiting the person as oppose to the fastest erg score, th…

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Be A Champion Today! (feat. Martin Stone) 42:50

4M ago42:50

42:50

One week out from the 2024 San Diego Crew Classic, and we bring you another episode here at FSP, featuring the Head Coach of Notre Dame Women's Rowing, Martin Stone, a coach for the Fighting Irish since 1997. Hudson and Martin cover the prep for SDCC, events that happened last year at the event, and outlook for this year, along with the recent chan…

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No Crack'in Me! (feat. Chase Graham) 30:48

5M ago30:48

30:48

Spring is here, and so is another FSP episode, featuring the new Head Coach of SMU Women's Rowing, Chase Graham. The former Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator of the Duke Blue Devils made his way over to the Hilltop in July of 2023, where he now sits at the helm of the program coaching the Mustangs in Dallas, Texas. Hudson and Chase el…

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Mic’d Up with McGee (feat. Luke McGee) 34:17

5M ago34:17

34:17

From Mic’d Up in the Erg Room to the podcast, Head Coach of Syracuse Women’s Rowing, Luke McGee, joins us here at the For Stars Podcast for some fun. To close out the month of February, Hudson & Luke dive into the upcoming spring season, going over conference realignment and the three new powerhouses (Cal, SMU & Stanford) being added to the ACC nex…

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The 4th Generation Yankee (feat. Trevor Michelson) 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

As we approach the tail-end of the month of February, we bring you an episode with the Head Coach of Dartmouth Men’s Lightweight Rowing, Trevor Michelson, who is also apart of the coaching staff for the United States Under-23 Men’s Sweep Group. Hudson & Trevor get into several topics surrounding the team, overall team culture, recruitment for light…

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AllWithCruickshank (feat. Rory Cruickshank) 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

On this week's podcast we bring you the Co-Founder of AllMarkOne, Rory Cruickshank, former coxswain at Oxford Brookes University. We touch on the overall backstory behind the brand and taking the lessons learned from rowing into the inner workings of running a business. Rory's impact on UK Rowing has been monumental through creating more exposure (…

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The American 9th Seat (feat. Mary Whipple) 45:23

6M ago45:23

45:23

All eight, sit ready… ROW! A call you may hear from one in the 9th seat. Hudson decided to bring on one of the best and most successful coxswains in the history of American Rowing, Mary Whipple! On this week’s episode on For Stars Podcast, we dive deep into the connection one has with their crew, taking the lessons you learn from crew into your fam…

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Gritty Like Grady (feat. Mike Grady) 34:47

6M ago34:47

34:47

A little over 26 weeks away from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Hudson sat down with Mike Grady, a 2020 Tokyo Olympian competing on the US National Team. Grady graduated from Cornell University in 2019, where he rowed under Todd Kennett ‘91, on the Men’s Heavyweight team. The connection that he shares with his teammates is evident when surrounded by…

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Catching Fish Barehanded (feat. Todd Kennett) 49:13

7M ago49:13

49:13

Two years of FSP, and we want to wish you all a Happy New Year! 2024 is going to be filled with exciting content and expansion! On today's episode, Hudson brings on Head Coach of Cornell Men's Heavyweight Rowing, Todd Kennett '91. Coach Kennett, currently in Orlando on his team's Winter Training Trip, dives deep into recruiting and scouting talent …

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America Was Available (feat. Josy Verdonkschot) 43:24

8M ago43:24

43:24

Embarking on another episode here at For Stars Podcast, we bring you an insightful pod featuring USRowing's Chief High Performance Officer, Josy Verdonkschot, a highly-touted rowing coach leading boats to Gold on the Olympic stage. Starting coaching in 1987, Josy grew up in the Netherlands, but came to the United States in 2022, working full-time f…

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The Truth Will Set You Free (feat. Kim Cupini) 40:37

8M ago40:37

40:37

Head Coach of the Lady Vols, Kim Cupini, joins us here at For Stars Podcast. In her first year of coaching the Tennessee Volunteers, Cupini and her supportive coaching staff, took the Fall 2023 season to "amp up the volume" and focus on bringing all of the athletes together as one. Cupini is well-suited to lead the Lady Vols, being arguably one of …

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I Lost My Leg, But Not My Hustle (feat. James Clark) 41:21

9M ago41:21

41:21

A fighter - that would be name for Dr. James Clark, a Washington native who spends his time breaking the barrier and defeating the odds day in and day out. Clark, a graduate and professor at the University of Washington, who was a member of the Men's Rowing Team on Carnegie Lake, took on the challenge of competing with the most historical and well-…

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The Undisputed Anchor (feat. Porter Collins) 1:10:05

9M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Getting to a certain point in your life, you realize the gifts that are offered to you along the way, and for Porter Collins, rowing was one of them. The three-time World Champion, two-time Olympian (1996 & 2000), 1994 Henley Royal Regatta Champ, Eastern Sprints & IRA National Champion, Collins cemented himself as a significant, generational talent…

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Having The Juice (feat. Dave Reischman) 44:13

9M ago44:13

44:13

For Stars Podcast brings you an insight into Syracuse Men's Rowing, featuring longtime Head Coach, Mr. Dave Reischman. Hudson and Dave dive deep into what it takes to "have the juice" in order to be a Division 1 Rowing team, discussing team culture, structure, and most importantly, having fun. A monumental figure within collegiate rowing, Reischman…

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I Don't Need To Relive That (feat. Pete Cipollone) 41:28

9M ago41:28

41:28

What gives chicken wings the flavor… the sauce, well good for you, Hudson made sure he brought some extra! With Head of the Charles approaching in a few days, FSP brings you the one and only Philly native, Mr. Pete “Cipp” Cipollone, 2004 Men’s 8+ Olympic Gold Medalist Coxswain, and ‘97, ‘98, ‘99 World Champion. Pete attended St. Joseph’s Prep for h…

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Social Media Influences Recruiting (feat. Paul Cooke) 32:05

10M ago32:05

32:05

Go Bruno All Day, Everyday! Featured on FSP is the one and only, Mr. Paul Cooke ‘89 from the esteemed Brown University, Head Coach of the Men’s Crew team for over 30 years! Paul does a great job of creating a solid team culture bringing in the right people for the job at hand. We discuss topics such as how to establish competitiveness within a prog…

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Meat and Potatoes (feat. John Graves) 49:12

10M ago49:12

49:12

Welcome everyone to another episode featuring Head Coaches around the world, where this week we get an opportunity to hear from, Mr. John Graves, current Head Coach of Dartmouth Women’s Rowing and former Associate Head Coach of the Men’s Heavyweight team. An avid rower from a well-known family in crew, John (the youngest of three) reflects on his t…

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Appreciating The Gifts (feat. Claire Ochal) 46:43

10M ago46:43

46:43

Another episode of the For Stars Podcast is here, and today we are proud to bring you a solid episode featuring the Head Coach of Harvard Radcliffe Women's Crew, Ms. Claire Ochal. This Crimson Coach is a Massachusetts Native, walking on to row for Boston University on their Women's Rowing team in 2008, graduating from BU in 2012, impacting the prog…

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Don’t Give Up The Ship (feat. Robert Friedrich) 50:55

10M ago50:55

50:55

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Director of Rowing for the US Naval Academy, Mr. Robert Friedrich, who also stands at the helm of the Men’s Heavyweight program as Head Coach. Friedrich attended Rutgers University, while rowing for the Men’s Rowing team, and spent sometime rowing on the US National Team, figur…

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Mobile Office Excursions (feat. Chris Clark) 1:01:55

11M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Welcome everyone to another episode featuring the "Man of the Hour" and arguably the most comedic Head Coach in the history of rowing, Mr. Chris Clark, Director of Rowing at the University of Wisconsin. The former Head Coach of the Badgers Men's Rowing Team, Clark cemented himself as a legend in the rowing world. His overall demeanor, way of commun…

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Metrics Aren’t Everything (feat. Justin Price) 1:01:57

11M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Head Coach of Rutgers Women's Rowing, Mr. Justin Price. This episode entails all of the characteristics involved within running a NCAA Division 1 crew team, and how he as a coach aims to influence his athletes in a positive manner. Price resembles one who genuinely cares about …

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We’re Not A Family (feat. Dave O’Neill) 1:13:46

11M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we have the privilege of speaking to a Future Hall of Fame Rowing Coach, the highly-esteemed, Mr. Dave O'Neill of Texas Women's Rowing. It was about time that we had the Seven-Time Big 12 Coach of the Year, 2022 USRowing Man of the Year, 2022 Rowing News Coach of the Year, and '21 & '22 NCA…

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Grateful For All Things (feat. Previn Chandraratna) 44:44

11M ago44:44

44:44

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we have the absolute pleasure of speaking to the Head Coach of UCLA Women's Rowing, Mr. Previn Chandraratna. After speaking to the 9th seats of the squad during their season last year, we were able to get an idea for how the coxswains impact the program and aim for improvement, but most of …

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Rowing Saved My Life (feat. Nick Trojan) 1:18:45

12M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we hear from Southern California rower, 10-Time US National Team Member, and well-known sports filmmaker, Nick Trojan. We talk about his impact on Long Beach Junior Crew, the United States National Team, rowing at seven World Championships, and even spending a year rowing wit…

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I Slept In My Car (feat. Beau Hoopman) 1:07:01

1y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we hear from Olympic Gold Medalist ’04, Beau Hoopman (Wisconsin Rowing ’03) & Assistant Coach of Wisconsin Men's Rowing. Coach Hoopman is an established men's collegiate rowing coach, coaching the Badgers for going on 12 years. Former US National Team member (2001-2009), National Rowing & W…

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Rowing Blazers Hit Me Up! (feat. Will Legenzowski) 1:14:23

1y ago1:14:23

1:14:23

Welcome everyone to another episode featuring Maritime Rowing Club's Hall of Fame athlete, Mr. Will Legenzowski, of USRowing & Brown Men's Crew '23. Will, also known to his peers as "Leggo" continues to inspire a fleet of athletes dreaming about getting to the highest level in rowing, and just know that this podcast won't be the last time you will …

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We Row In A Barn (feat. Gabe Winkler) 53:46

1y ago53:46

53:46

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring the Head Coach of Oregon State Men's Rowing, Gabe Winkler, who has made a lasting impact not only on the Beavers program but the US National Team as well. From graduating Cornell University and rowing on the Big Red's Lightweight Men's Rowing team, and then coaching the Scarlet…

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Recruiting The Ones (feat. Will Porter) 55:06

1y ago55:06

55:06

After a month's absence without podcasts, please welcome another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we hear from legendary and highly accomplished rowing coach, Will Porter, Head Coach of Yale Women's Crew. Coach Porter has been coaching the Bulldogs for going on 26 years, being at the helm of the program for quite some time. Former US Nationa…

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Teammate Connection (feat. Texas Women's Rowing) 39:34

1y ago39:34

39:34

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we feature the ultimate rowing team, at the University of Texas-Austin, the two-time consecutive NCAA D1 Rowing National Champions, with an abundant of athletes competing for World Championships, a good amount winning as well! We here at FSP, have featured a plethora of athle…

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Time To Step Away (feat. Jack Burns) 38:53

1y ago38:53

38:53

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we feature Jack Burns, a rowing coach out of Scotland! This podcast has been in the works for quite some time, and we finally got some time to talk shop about ALL THINGS Jack Burns... from what rowing means to him and going back to rowing for Great Britain. Although there wer…

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Tree Trunk Legs (feat. Casey Galvanek) 1:59:50

1y ago1:59:50

1:59:50

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we bring you the infamous and well-known rowing coach, Mr. Casey Galvanek (Head Coach of Sarasota Crew & the USA Junior National Team)! It was only right that we had this episode drop a week after one of his upper-echelon and top apprentices, Clark Dean, was featured! We talk…

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This Was The Right Choice (feat. Clark Dean) 1:25:33

1+ y ago1:25:33

1:25:33

Many of you may or may not have heard of a man by the name of Clark Dean, the 6'5" USA Olympian and Harvard Men's Heavyweight from the town of Sarasota, Florida. Well, fortunate for you, and here at the For Stars Podcast, we got him spotlighted, talking about United States Rowing as a whole both at the junior, collegiate, and olympic level. Clark h…

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Destiny Works Miracles (feat. Kate Knifton) 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

You heard it right folks… welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we had the pleasure of hearing the story and pearls of wisdom from Austin, Texas’ very own, Kate Knifton, the (currently) two-time consecutive NCAA national champion in the Women’s 8+ (stroking both of those boats), 2022 USRowing Under-23 Female Athlete of th…

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Meant To Be (feat. Rutgers Women's Rowing) 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring the sophomores of Rutgers Women’s Rowing ‘25, Catherine Montgomery (Merion Mercy ‘21), Natalie Davis (St. Louis Rowing Club ‘21) and Julia Kennedy (Oak Neck Academy ‘21). On today’s podcast, we discuss what it’s like to be D1 athlete at Rutgers, the Spring of 2023 season, recruitment to…

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Running Radio Shows & Rowing Crew (feat. Northeastern Women’s Rowing) 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

45:30

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring captains and super-senior, Grace O’Connor & Iris Cotrupi of Northeastern Women’s Rowing. You may have heard of an “O’Connor” on the podcast in the past, and you are correct, as we had the pleasure of speaking to Grace’s sister, Lauren O’Connor, so it’s going full circle here at the For …

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Let’s Give Rowing a Chance (feat. Haley Uliasz) 27:06

1+ y ago27:06

27:06

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from Syracuse Women's Rower & Kent School Boat Club '19 alum, Haley Uliasz! Previously an elite ice hockey player for 18 years, Haley took up rowing in high school and absolutely crushed it - giving her a chance to row for a Power-5 conference school at the Division 1 l…

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Learn Your Waterways (feat. Midwest 9th Seats) 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

58:41

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from the Youth over in the Midwest of the United States, coxswains on the Varsity Men’s team from New Trier, Chicago & St. Ignatius - Cleveland, Kannan Alford (Stanford Men’s Rowing 2027), Chas Knittel (UW Men’s Rowing 2027), and Ellen Ariathurai (USC Women’s Rowing 202…

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Club Rowing Over D1 Rowing (feat. Trevor Phillips) 54:33

1+ y ago54:33

54:33

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from rower, coach, and overall team player, Trevor Phillips. Graduating from the Newport Aquatic Center Varsity Men’s team in 2017, Trevor left as a United States Rowing Youth National Champion in the Men’s Varsity 8+. After Youth Nationals, Trevor enrolled at UCLA wher…

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The One & Only Crab (feat. Samantha Smart) 59:45

1+ y ago59:45

59:45

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from Samantha Smart, who is a Marin Rowing Association Varsity Women’s team alumni, and apart of the 2022 US Junior National Team where she competed in the 2022 USA Junior World’s 4- in Italy, this past summer. Sam rowed at Marin for four years, and is attending Princet…

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Once Upon A Race (feat. Jack DiGiovanni) 39:31

1+ y ago39:31

39:31

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from coxswain, Jack DiGiovanni, a Brown University Men’s Crew All-American 9th seat. Jack competed at the 2022 U23 World Rowing Championships this past summer in Italy, where he coxed the USA BM8+ to a 2nd place finish. Probably a historic moment in rowing and in Jack’s…

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Preparing For An Alligator (feat. John Fife) 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Welcome everyone to another episode of the For Stars Podcast! Featured here on FSP is arguably one of the best youth men's rowing coaches in the game, Mr. John Fife, Head Coach for St. Joe's Prep in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Coach Fife graduated from the Prep back in 1998, where he rowed for the crew team during his four years at the school. Fife…

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Why We Reign (feat. Fergus Mainland) 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

54:47

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where today we get to hear from Fergus Mainland. The man behind the mic for “The End of The Island Podcast”, also apart of the Junior Rowing News media accounts, Mainland has always had his foot somewhere in the sport of rowing, whether that be podcasting, writing, researching, or even commentati…

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Is Mike Teti There? (feat. Matthew Smith) 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

37:03

Welcome to another episode of FSP, and today we highlight the iconic, Mr. Matthew Smith, better known in the rowing community as "@tigermattsmith" the Associate Head Coach on the Men's Heavyweight Rowing team at Princeton University. Coach Smith is a University of Wisconsin Graduate (Class of 2000), receiving an Army ROTC Scholarship, while also pa…

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The Will West Effect (feat. Rasa Audejaitis) 41:49

1+ y ago41:49

41:49

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Rasa Audejaitis, a Division 1 Coxswain for Columbia University on the Men's Heavyweight Rowing Team! Rasa hails from Seattle, Washington, where she first got her stint at the coxswain seat in middle school, steering Mount Baker Rowing Club up until her junior year of high school, culmin…

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