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For Stars PodcastThe Quaker Chronicles (feat. Al Monte)On this week’s episode of the For Stars Podcast, Hudson brings on Head Coach of Penn Heavyweight Rowing, Al Monte, a man who lives and breathes Philadelphia. Entering his third season this year with the Quakers, Al is back in the boathouse and ready to take on this next year. Hudson and Al discuss the 2023-2024 season where the team went neck and neck with Northeastern, inches apart from one another at the IRA National Championship closing in with nearly the same time to end the year. Al calls it somewhat of a rivalry, so we shall see ho...
2024-09-0826 min
For Stars PodcastRowing in Tiger Town (feat. Greg Hughes)On this week’s episode of the For Stars Podcast, Hudson brings on Head Coach of Princeton Heavyweight Rowing, Greg Hughes, a staple in collegiate men’s rowing. Entering his 16th season this year, Greg is ready to get back in the coaching launch and drive his team to another amazing season. Hudson and Greg discuss the 2023-2024 season where the team went undefeated in the regular season, and the unbelievable race at the Eastern Sprints that lead up to the IRA National Championship in New Jersey. The two talk about recruiting, land training, facilities, erging in the winter, the...
2024-08-2817 min
For Stars PodcastCoaching Character (feat. Jake Coert)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 felt that it was right to bring on the coach that changed his life forever.Jake was a rower on the 2012 US Junior National Team before making his way over to row at Cal. He spent time coaching the Men’s...
2024-07-1444 min
For Stars PodcastThe Secret Sauce (feat. Bryan Volpenhein)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 the US Men's 8+ to a Gold Medal in 2004, while breaking a world-record time, and Team USA Rowing's first Gold Medal in nearly 40 years. His boat in 2008, got Bronze at the Summer Olympic Games, with an ambition to get back on the...
2024-06-3052 min
For Stars PodcastBoys in the Boston Basin (feat. Billy Boyce)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, his overall method to excellence and recruiting athletes to join the Crimson, managing a college lightweight rowing team, recent renovations to the historic “Newell Boathouse” home to the Men’s Heavyweight & Lightweight teams, and the excitement for what’s in store for the...
2024-06-1737 min
For Stars PodcastThe Global Coach (feat. Tim McLaren)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 level in the sport. Hudson and Tim chat about the National Team system in both Australia and the United States, and what goes into running high performance clubs. In 1998, he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his work...
2024-05-3121 min
For Stars PodcastA Blast in Beantown! (feat. Tom Bohrer)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 Medalist in the Men's 4- at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Bohrer brings an insight into what it means to row for the Terrier men's program and why he is still coaching the squad to this d...
2024-05-0936 min
For Stars PodcastThe Aussie 9th Seat (feat. Mike Toon)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 and tips to improve in the coxswain seat, and what really matters. He also shared some more information about the atmosphere when he was coxing the Australian National Team, and the relationship he had with legendary ro...
2024-05-0321 min
For Stars PodcastRowing With The Squad (feat. Jim Barr)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, the facilities offered to the student-athletes, and pursuit of academics over athletics. Jim touches on the influence of Jim Harbaugh and a quote that keeps him going as a rowing coach, as well as answering Hudson's theory of college coaches in the...
2024-04-2533 min
For Stars PodcastBe A Champion Today! (feat. Martin Stone)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 changes with conference realignment, and how he sees Cal, SMU, and Stanford being three great teams to compete against starting in the Fall throughout the season on a conference level, leading up into NCAA's. Stone has...
2024-03-2842 min
For Stars PodcastNo Crack'in Me! (feat. Chase Graham)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 elaborate more on the move from North Carolina to Texas and recent changes with conference realignment, and how he sees the role that SMU will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, better known as the "...
2024-03-0830 min
For Stars PodcastMic’d Up with McGee (feat. Luke McGee)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 next fall. We talk all things Syracuse Women’s Rowing, answering a plethora of recruitment questions, going over how imperative strong team culture means to a squad, touching on the static and dynamic erg, and ult...
2024-02-2934 min
For Stars PodcastThe 4th Generation Yankee (feat. Trevor Michelson)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 lightweight rowing, and the unfortunate cut of the program several years ago. Be sure to tune into this episode, especially if you are passionate about lightweight men’s rowing at the D1 level and the upcoming season for the D150’s...
2024-02-2534 min
For Stars PodcastAllWithCruickshank (feat. Rory Cruickshank)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 (no pun intended) in his team's photography and media content as a whole. Cruickshank made his way through the Oxford Brookes Men's circuit (2018-2021) and coxed his crews at some of the largest regattas in the world, coming on top during his l...
2024-02-2045 min
For Stars PodcastThe American 9th Seat (feat. Mary Whipple)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 family life and the workforce, but most important, truly loving what the sport has to offer to it’s participants, and fighting for what you want both in sports and ordinary life.
2024-01-2945 min
For Stars PodcastGritty Like Grady (feat. Mike Grady)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 each other… brotherhood, as some coin it. Nonetheless, the bonds he has created with the guys that he’s been able to row with along the years, whether that be at Central Catholic, Cornell, the U19, U23, and even Senior National Team, is...
2024-01-2234 min
For Stars PodcastCatching Fish Barehanded (feat. Todd Kennett)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 along with the search for coxswains, along with reminiscing on the talent of athletes he has coached, even assembling a roster of guys who could assemble an exceptional eight! We answer the questions from the supporters in our Q&A...
2024-01-1249 min
For Stars PodcastAmerica Was Available (feat. Josy Verdonkschot)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 for USRowing. He oversees all of the high performance clubs such as, California Rowing Club (CRC), Princeton Training Center, and all others in the US, even including the Under-19 and Under-23 National Teams.Hudson & Josy discuss several topics, including the rowing stroke, current role...
2023-12-1343 min
For Stars PodcastThe Truth Will Set You Free (feat. Kim Cupini)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 the most decorated coaches in collegiate rowing. Spending over twelve years coaching the Toreros at the University of San Diego, ten as the Head Coach, she developed the women so much that prior to her c...
2023-11-2940 min
For Stars PodcastThe Undisputed Anchor (feat. Porter Collins)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 in United States Rowing. A 1998 Brown University Graduate, Porter was apart of undisputedly, the best freshman class in the history of men's collegiate rowing.A rower in the Mike Teti National Team Era, Porter learned first hand what real work ethic and passion looks like...
2023-11-011h 10
For Stars PodcastHaving The Juice (feat. Dave Reischman)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's high regard amongst his peers is worthy to note, so Hudson made sure to highlight the man at the helm of the Orange, entering his 22nd year as Head Coach.Dave started rowing at Gonzaga University during his junior year of college...
2023-10-2544 min
For Stars PodcastI Don't Need To Relive That (feat. Pete Cipollone)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 his high school years, and later on graduated from Cal Berkeley. An avid 9th seat, Cipp was apart of the most iconic and legendary eras of United States Rowing, coining him to be one of the greatest coxswains of all time. After...
2023-10-1841 min
For Stars PodcastSocial Media Influences Recruiting (feat. Paul Cooke)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 program, resources for mental health of athletes, well-known Brown alumni, our new addition of FSP supporters submitting questions for Coach Paul, influence of Great Britain coaches on the staff, how useful social media can...
2023-10-1132 min
For Stars PodcastMobile Office Excursions (feat. Chris Clark)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 communicating and being to the point, is unlike any other. This man has absolutely no fear. A man of dignity, Coach Clark emphasizes the importance of team culture, the brute force of power needed to propel a rowing s...
2023-09-131h 01
For Stars PodcastMetrics Aren’t Everything (feat. Justin Price)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 the overall health of the athlete, and being a great teammate to one another to not only advance the team, but the betterment of the individual in all avenues while at Rutgers and graduating from the university.Price spent his...
2023-09-071h 01
For Stars PodcastWe’re Not A Family (feat. Dave O’Neill)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 NCAA National Championship Head Coach along with Five-Time CRCA National Coach of the Year, with a plethora of other accomplishments and award recognitions... O'Neill cemented himself as an icon in this sport.After speaking with newly...
2023-08-271h 13
For Stars PodcastGrateful For All Things (feat. Previn Chandraratna)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 all how much they love their teammates and university. The Bruins are up for an exciting season after the PAC-12 Conference released that they will be joining the Big 10 Conference for the upcoming 2023-2024 athletic year...
2023-08-2444 min
For Stars PodcastRowing Saved My Life (feat. Nick Trojan)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 with Orange Coast College (the only junior college in America to have a competitive rowing team). Nick has always loved visual arts, even dating back to high school, so when he decided to take sports filmmaking to the next level, passion took over... and...
2023-08-141h 18
For Stars PodcastI Slept In My Car (feat. Beau Hoopman)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 & Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame athlete, Hoopman won two Olympic medals (Gold in 2004 & Bronze in 2008). Beau was not a recruited athlete out of high school, but a walk-on freshman found at Wisconsin’s Freshman Year Orientation referred to as, “SOAR”. Beau was captain of the Badgers and helped lead the Badger...
2023-07-171h 07
For Stars PodcastRowing Blazers Hit Me Up! (feat. Will Legenzowski)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 hear from Will... we have some things cookin'!! Legenzowski, hails from "The Big Apple" where he attended New Canaan High School while rowing for their crew team, but decided it was time to travel to Connecticut to compete with Maritime...
2023-07-061h 14
For Stars PodcastWe Row In A Barn (feat. Gabe Winkler)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 Scarlett Knights' Men's Rowing team at Rutgers University, Winkler emphasizes the power of creating a strong, healthy team culture wherever he goes. On today's episode, we talk about the true embodiment of rowing at Oregon State, the #1 college town i...
2023-07-0153 min
For Stars PodcastRecruiting The Ones (feat. Will Porter)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 National Team member and Rutgers Men's Rower, Porter mixes his love for rowing and value of what it means to be a family into his coaching style creating the ultimate group of athletes and true teammates, bringing in the right people for...
2023-06-2155 min
The End of the Island Rowing PodcastUS Collegiate Rowing: Episode 8 Conference Champs Review ft. Hudson ForsterFergus and Fraser look back across 16 different Conference Championships. Princeton cement the top seed for NCAAs having won the Ivy League and Texas remain undefeated across all boats in the Big 12 since 2013. In the race for the IRAS, the spice level has just gone through the roof after an epic Eastern Sprints.Oh, are Stanford underrated despite winning the PAC 12s?This week we're joined by Hudson Forster, host of The For Stars Podcast. Hudson has created a network across the junior and collegiate scene and shares some of his insights into last week's Conference...
2023-05-1958 min
For Stars PodcastTeammate Connection (feat. Texas Women's Rowing)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 athletes at Texas Rowing, but today we got to hear from Anna Jensen, Sammie Schalk, Sophie Calabrese, and Etta Carpender!On this episode, we talk about Texas' winning streak for the past couple of years, recent races against Princeton & Yale, goals and...
2023-05-1539 min
For Stars PodcastTime To Step Away (feat. Jack Burns)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 were a plethora of positives for being apart of the GB Rowing National Team, Jack felt it was out of his best interest to part ways from the organization, and so today, we speak...
2023-05-0938 min
For Stars PodcastTree Trunk Legs (feat. Casey Galvanek)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 today about a plethora of topics revolving around United States Rowing, in particular, the youth scene, as well as his entire journey coaching at one of the most premier rowing clubs in the world, Sarasota Crew, home of over 200+...
2023-05-011h 59
For Stars PodcastThis Was The Right Choice (feat. Clark Dean)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 has made a lasting impact on the past, present, and future of the USA with his intellect and skill in the rowing shell. During his 8th grade year (2014), Clark took his first challenge i...
2023-04-241h 25
For Stars PodcastDestiny Works Miracles (feat. Kate Knifton)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 the Year and World Champion in the Women’s 4-, Kate has a story and it’s worth discussing! Knifton’s impact on the squad at the University of Texas-Austin is truly one of a kind, and after having podcasts with a plethora of her curre...
2023-04-191h 08
For Stars PodcastMeant To Be (feat. Rutgers Women's Rowing)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 college during the pandemic, and how impactful Head Coach, Justin Price, is on the girls and team overall. Tune into another episode of FSP!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired...
2023-04-1232 min
For Stars PodcastRunning Radio Shows & Rowing Crew (feat. Northeastern Women’s Rowing)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 Stars Podcast!These girls have that “dynamic duo” teammate connection, which is evident here on the episode today! On today’s podcast, we discuss what it’s like to be a D1 athlete at Northeastern...
2023-04-0745 min
For Stars PodcastLet’s Give Rowing a Chance (feat. Haley Uliasz)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 level!Today we discuss some of the reasonings for her taking rowing seriously in high school, talk about the Concept 2 erg, experience rowing for PNRA/Mercer's summer conditioning camp (realizing this was her sport) and committed...
2023-03-3127 min
For Stars PodcastLearn Your Waterways (feat. Midwest 9th Seats)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 2027).These athletes LOVE the sport of rowing and to be honest have so much passion that it might knock your socks off, but not just for rowing, but their appreciation and knowledge of the river of which they spe...
2023-03-2558 min
For Stars PodcastClub Rowing Over D1 Rowing (feat. Trevor Phillips)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 where he joined their Men’s Rowing team. Meanwhile, his outlook on rowing changed instantly, and quite honestly, did not know what he was getting into, being a member of arguably one of the most successful youth rowing clubs in the nation, with o...
2023-03-2054 min
For Stars PodcastThe One & Only Crab (feat. Samantha Smart)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 Princeton University to row for the Tigers on their Open-Weight Women’s Rowing team. Sam’s impact on this sport has been quite extravagant, and she continues to inspire her peers on a daily basis, whether that be on th...
2023-03-1559 min
For Stars PodcastOnce Upon A Race (feat. Jack DiGiovanni)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 words, “a once and a lifetime experience” matched up against his rowing coach back at Brown, Scotty Cockle, of Great Britain, where he placed 1st. Hudson and Jack discuss their experience as coxswains, being a student-a...
2023-03-1039 min
For Stars PodcastPreparing For An Alligator (feat. John Fife)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 received an offer to row at the University of Pennsylvania '02, on their Men's Heavyweight Rowing team. He was then offered to Intern at Brown University under current head coach, Paul Cooke where he was t...
2023-03-031h 02
For Stars PodcastWhy We Reign (feat. Fergus Mainland)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 commentating for British University Championships and Henley Women’s Regatta. Fergus attended Newcastle University for five years, where he rowed for their crew team; yet, had to part ways when he was diagnosed with Glandular Fever...
2023-02-2554 min
For Stars PodcastIs Mike Teti There? (feat. Matthew Smith)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 participating on the Men's Rowing team there as well. He was his team's captain for three years, medaling at both Eastern Sprints and IRA National Championships, and a three-time Academic All-Big Ten Selection candidate. Smith competed for the United States Under-23 Men's National Team as well.
2023-02-2037 min
For Stars PodcastThe Will West Effect (feat. Rasa Audejaitis)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, culminating her high school athletic career with Holy Names Academy. We talk about Rasa's collegiate journey as a student-athlete, a "Day in the Life" of a Columbia Heavies coxswain, school and her love for learning as a whole, full staff coaching changes, IRA 2022, goals...
2023-02-1541 min
For Stars PodcastComing Back For More (feat. Alexa McAuliffe)Taking on another episode of the For Stars Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing and being educated from the University of Texas Women’s Rowing team alum, Alexa McAuliffe, who hails from Boston, Massachusetts. Alexa, better known as "Flex" at the Texas Rowing Boathouse, first got her stint rowing at Cambridge Boat Club, later being recruited to row for the Longhorns in college. Alexa shares her personal narrative on how she ended up getting involved in rowing after hockey, her continuation with CrossFit training and move to the Virgin Islands, how impactful the coxswains, Coach O'Neill and...
2023-02-051h 05
For Stars PodcastMy Stature Changed My Life (feat. Harry Brightmore)Another legendary episode on the For Stars Podcast! Featured on today's podcast is World Champion & Oxford Brookes Men's Rowing '17 Coxswain, Harry Brightmore! This episode goes down in the books as being Epic to the Highest Degree Possible.Harry spent time coxing at Oxford Brookes University from 2013-2017, joined the Great Britain U23 National Team from 2014-2016, having his Senior National Team debut in Sarasota, Florida for the 2017 World Rowing Championships in the Great Britain Men's Coxed Pair. Just this past year, Harry competed in and coxed the Great Britain Men's 8+ for both the 2022 European Championships, along...
2023-01-301h 04
For Stars PodcastHaving Everything You Need (feat. Julia Walsh)Embarking on another episode of the For Stars Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing and learning from Clemson University Women’s Rowing team coxswain, Julia Walsh, who hails from Saint Louis, Missouri, where she coxed for Saint Louis Rowing Club! Julia shares her personal narrative on how she ended up steering the Tigers, what rowing means to her and how she manages being a student-athlete, along with being apart of the SAAC at Clemson. We also get a chance to hear how radiant the culture at Clemson truly is, and the support in the community. A true “Bucket of B...
2023-01-2554 min
For Stars PodcastThe Rowing Bus Driver & 9th Seat (feat. Blair Varsity Women)Welcome to another episode of FSP where today we highlight the Head Coach of Blair Academy's Varsity Women's team, John Redos, and Division 1 coxswain signee, Sami Goldman! Redos rowed for Blair Academy in high school where he was recruited to row for Cornell Lightweights in the late 2000's under Chris Kerber. He was also apart of the USA Men's National Team in 2010 & 2012 where he rowed the Quad, along with rowing at Oxford Brookes University, racing in the Reserve Crew in the 2014 Boat Race vs Cambridge, as well as coaching at Keble College Oxford afterwards. We discuss Sami's entire high...
2023-01-181h 01
For Stars PodcastCompetition Ignites Me (feat. Charles Boldt)Welcome to another episode of FSP where today we highlight Charles Boldt, who hails from Indiana, rowing for the Indianapolis Rowing Center Varsity Men's team! Charles also rows for the United States Junior National Team. This past summer, he competed at the 2022 Junior World Championships in Italy, rowing the Men's Under-19 1x. We talk about his experience at trials, the entire trip in Italy, his goals, and more! Be sure to tune into this stellar student-athlete and how devoted he is to his craft!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use C...
2023-01-131h 06
For Stars PodcastSurf & Compete (feat. Bella Kolander)Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, featuring Bella Kolander, a Division 1 Rower & Captain for the University of San Diego Women's Rowing team. Bella hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, where she rowed for the Charlotte Youth Rowing Varsity Women's team. We talk about Bella's collegiate journey as a student-athlete, school as a whole, coaching changes, goals for this season and beyond, surfing in San Diego, and the great aspects of this sport! Be sure to tune into this episode!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF o...
2023-01-0828 min
For Stars PodcastWatch This (feat. Mike Wallin)Featured on the For Stars Podcast is arguably one of the best youth women's rowing coaches in the game, Mr. Mike Wallin - the Head Coach for Chicago Rowing Foundation on the Varsity Women's team, as well as Head Women's Coach of the Under-19 USA Women's Junior National Team. Coach Wallin lead both the 2021 and 2022 USA Jr. Women's 8+ to a Back to Back World Championship, solidifying a World Record Time this past summer in Italy. Nonetheless, Coach Wallin's 2022 CRF Women's Varsity 8+ crew won the Youth National Championship with flying colors!Growing up in the East Coast, Coach...
2023-01-031h 12
For Stars PodcastPrep Mafia (feat. St. Joe's Prep)Welcome to another episode of FSP, and today we highlight the infamous men of St. Joe's Prep who reign in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Graduates, National Champions, and current student-athletes all come together to speak on how the Prep builds some of the strongest men on and off the water. We heard from coxswain for Princeton University Heavyweight Rowing, Connor Neill, who drove the Varsity 8+ to a National Championship at 2021 Youth Nationals, but it only felt right to hear from the engine of the shell. Both Luke Smith & Owen Finnerty were apart of that Varsity 8+ shell, and competed in the 2022 USA...
2022-12-2748 min
For Stars PodcastMeeting Nick Saban (feat. Alabama Women's Rowing)On today's episode, we hear from Alabama Women's Rowing, featuring Ella Kemna, Hannah Bennett & Emma “Shenk" Shenkenberg! Their love for the team and being a Crimson Tide student-athlete is extreme, to say the least! We talk about what it means to be a coxswain and rower for Alabama, Hudson’s interaction with football coach Nick Saban, making history at NCAA’s, and the perks of being a student-athlete at the University of Alabama. The girls believe the team culture is at an all-time high, and are looking forward to train hard this season and beyond! This episode is definitely a "Buc...
2022-12-1946 min
For Stars PodcastWorld’s Biggest Rowing Nerd (feat. Eamon Glavin)On today's episode, we hear from one of the most iconic and REALEST Individuals in the sport of rowing, Mr. Eamon Glavin. A Philly native, Eamon rowed for Haverford High School, where he found his love for both filmmaking, rowing, and so much more! You have or will most likely catch Eamon either on a rowing launch with a large, high-tech camera setup, posted on a bench or whatever the case may be, filming rowing content (which is quite impeccable to say the least...) His love for rowing is extreme and he even calls himself "The World's B...
2022-12-1451 min
For Stars PodcastUK Classic (feat. GB Rowing Team)Today's podcast is quite legendary, considering we have World Champions, a Division 1 Men's Rowing student-athletes and a coach at the Ivy League level ... this episode is Spectacular. Hear from Scotty Cockle (2022 GB Men's U23 8+ World Champion Coxswain & Brown University Men's Rowing Coach), Jack Prior (2022 GB Men's U23 8+ World Champion & Oxford Brookes Men's Rower), Matt Heywood (2022 GB Men's U23 4+ World Champion & Oxford Brookes Men's Rower), Will Denegri (2022 GB Men's U23 4+ World Champion Coxswain & Oxford Brookes Men's Coxswain), and Ben Hinves (2022 GB Men's U23 4+ World Champion & Oxford Brookes Men's Rower). If you want to hear what true passion and love for...
2022-12-0750 min
For Stars PodcastWe’re Moving To Georgia (feat. Atlanta Juniors Varsity Men)Rowing in ATL ... Indeed! We get the opportunity to hear from the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association Varsity Men's Rowing Team, Sandro Scalfi '23 (Stanford 2027) and current student-athlete at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville on the Women's Rowing team. Coxing the Vols, Lauren's experience in the 9th seat, is quite impressive, originally coxing for the Sarasota Crew Varsity Men her freshmen year of high school, and then moving to Atlanta with her family, where she found her next home at AJRA. Lauren also brought her coxing abilities to Pennsylvania where she coxed the infamous, Penn AC Gold, furthering her talents.
2022-11-3036 min
For Stars PodcastBringing The Hardware Home (feat. Isaiah Harrison)Who, what, how ... trust me, those were my first thoughts when we got the confirmation that the true American prodigy, Mr. Isaiah Harrison, was hopping on the For Stars Podcast! Hailing from Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, the "unaffiliated giant" with a 6'9" 225lbs frame, discusses with his 5'8" 125lbs coxswain pal, his focus in rowing and how everything he does, revolves around faith and family. I was fortunate enough to hear his story filled with ambition, determination, and the true willingness to improve! We speak on how he was introduced to the sport, how crossfit plays into his training...
2022-11-2559 min
For Stars PodcastHe Believed In Me (feat. Xeno Müller)Many of you might have received emails from a man by the name of "Xeno Müller" a Division 1, Swiss-American rower from Brown University. Like myself, you might be wondering how he even received your email, but to be honest that is a mystery in of itself. Coached by previous FSP guest, Mr. Steve Gladstone, he helps train youth athletes on what he calls the "SAT/ACT of rowing... the ERG"!! Getting recruited to university is a struggle for many athletes, in which one of the most deciding factors besides academic success, is the time/data spent on the e...
2022-11-1947 min
For Stars PodcastPrime Team Culture (feat. UCLA Women's Rowing)On today's episode, world's collide as we hear from West Coast & East Coast natives, who cox for UCLA Women's Rowing. Featuring on the pod are three Bruins, Ella Van Fleet, Sofia Papini, from Long Beach Juniors & Amelia Cataldi from Montclair High School. The girls chat about their experience thus far coxing the Bruins down in the Marina. We speak on their rivalry with the USC Trojans and the famous duel race, their love for the team, being willing to help others, and the perks of being a student-athlete at one of the top Power 5 Conference schools and #1 Public University...
2022-11-1451 min
For Stars PodcastThese Are Our Core Convictions (feat. Josh Adam)Featured on today's podcast is Division 1 Head Coach of USC Women's Rowing, Mr. Josh Adam! We talk all about his mission & the team culture of the Trojan Family, along with NCAA's, team support staff, and the amazing aspects of being a student-athlete at the University of Southern California. Coach Josh likes to pursue what he calls the "7 Core Convictions" and if all of those are met, a team can function smoothly and do it for one overall purpose. Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desire...
2022-10-2454 min
For Stars PodcastThat One Voicemail (feat. Steve Gladstone)Never in a million years, would I have ever thought I would have the opportunity to sit down and talk rowing with the greatest rowing coach of all time, Mr. Steve Gladstone. Coaching for the United States, an Athletic Director for the University of California-Berkeley, creating the California Rowing Club with Mr. Gary Rogers, and coaching at Princeton, Harvard, Brown, Cal, and currently at Yale, this Division 1 rowing coach continues to make an impact wherever he sets foot. I was fortunate enough to hear his story filled with insight, intellect, and true passion for the sport, unlike any other...
2022-10-1837 min
For Stars PodcastMaking It Rane (feat. The Rane Family)You have most likely heard the last name “Rane” come up in some sort of rowing dialogue. After the podcast with the New Trier Boys, I felt it was only right to have twins Rachel Rane & Jonah Rane, NTRC ‘19 coxswains, along with their older sister, Eden Rane, NTRC ‘17 coxswain, to discuss how their family comprised of 80% coxswains, manage to be some of the most elite and well-respected boat drivers in the nation. The family chats about the true competitive culture that they were raised in, how they go about breaking records, making history, and so much more. The love that the...
2022-10-121h 45
For Stars PodcastBringing Out Your Inner Dawg (feat. New Trier Varsity Men)The boys from New Trier hopped on the podcast today, and let me tell you the level of ambition and sense of team culture is REAL! Featured today is Jack Skinner (Cal 2027), Kannan Alford (Stanford 2027), Noah Silverstein (Princeton Heavies 2027), John Salvi (Stanford 2027) & Alek Balassa (Yale 2027). The guys chat about their experience this year training down in Chula Vista for the 2022 USRowing Selection Camp and their historical, record-breaking accomplishments thus far. Not only that, but we touch on the "inner dawg," brotherhood and some emotional topics, so be sure to tune into this one!!Xeno Müller - Elite R...
2022-10-0456 min
For Stars PodcastThe New Era (feat. MAC Varsity Women)Spotlighted today on FSP is the Marina Aquatic Center (MAC) Varsity Women who row out of Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles, California. Hear from Hope Galusha (Yale), Shannon Kearney (Cal 2027), Annabelle McCulloch (Syracuse 2027) & Mia Subin (LMU 2027), on their methodology to approach the 2021-2022 season, goals to define the "new MAC", Hope’s recruitment journey, and Shannon’s experience racing the USA Junior Women’s 2- with MAC athlete, Rachel Lande (UCLA 2027). This one hits home, so tune in!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desire...
2022-09-2850 min
For Stars PodcastThis Is My Heritage (feat. Hungarian Junior National Team)Aside from United States Rowing, it was time to get a taste of International competition, so I spoke to my new friends, Petra Csanyi (Miami Women's Rowing) & Anna Schrieber (Virginia Women's Rowing 2027), who raced for Hungary’s Women’s 8+ at the 2022 Junior World Championships in Italy. The stern pair shares the similarities and differences of European style training to the United States, discipline, History Making appearances, Anna's gap year, and how vital knowledge of boat mechanics truly is. The love from Petra's teammates back in Hungary was REAL, as they supported and cheered her on over live stream at the...
2022-09-2148 min
For Stars PodcastJust Stop (feat. Mercer Varsity Women)PNRA/Mercer, Mercer, the gals from Princeton, New Jersey… whatever you want to call it - these athletes mean business. True “underdogs” who possess a “Mercer Mamba Mentality”. Featured today, is Shea Sullivan (Wisconsin) & Ellie Johnson (Penn) who sat in the Women’s Varsity 8+ at the 2022 Youth National Championships, making the A Final, and finishing 4th in the entire country! It wasn’t easy… they had to make a universal decision, either to go full send, or not at all, they chose mercy. Coached by Sarah Trowbridge, now the Head Coach for Oklahoma Women’s Rowing, turned this program into a top-of-the...
2022-09-1453 min
For Stars PodcastThe 6’2” Coxswain (feat. Peter Adams)I’ll tell you one thing, you can never go wrong with coxswain conversations, especially when you hear from Boston University Men’s Rowing student-athlete, Peter Adams. Hailing from the prestigious and well-known rowing club, Newport Aquatic Center, Pete coxed their Men’s team for five years. An astounding 6’2” frame… you wouldn’t think Pete is a coxswain, but let me tell you, he’s a great one. We talk about his experience at Newport, coaching relations, recruitment to BU, and more! Be sure to tune into this episode. Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams...
2022-09-1040 min
For Stars PodcastGoodbye Germany (feat. USA Junior Women’s 8+)Yes… World Champions, but hold up — World Record Holders too! These girls worked their tails off and now hold an astounding time of 6:12.16 in the World Junior Rowing Championships, more specifically in the Women’s U19 8+ event. Coxed by Francie McKenzie (Princeton) stroked by two-time consecutive world champion as well as 2022 Youth National Champ & 2022 USRowing Under-19 Female Athlete of the Year, Nora Goodwillie (Stanford), along with teammate Lily Pember (Cal) & Sarah Bradford (Virginia) worked together as a team from start to finish to hold the title to their name. Unstoppable, an impenetrable force, these girls did it not once but tw...
2022-09-0531 min
For Stars PodcastI’ll Stay Later (feat. Sarasota Varsity Men)Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we hear from the Southeast Champions & members for the USA Junior National Team, Division 1 rowing signees, World Champions, and athletes from Sarasota Crew. Featured today is Tyler Horler (Harvard Heavies), Weelo Ghamra (Cornell Heavies), Grant McCurdy (Columbia Heavies 2027) & Josh Wang (Columbia Lights). This episode is genuinely one of a kind and worth the listen. We talk about the competitive nature of being an athlete on Sarasota Crew, a bit more about Hudson, college decisions, time management, the overall grind & level of dedication and hard work of a competitive student-athlete...
2022-08-3038 min
For Stars PodcastRowing For D’Antoni (feat. Newport Varsity Men)Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we hear from the Southwest Champions & members for the USA Junior National Team, Division 1 rowing signees, and athletes from Newport Aquatic Center Juniors. Featured today is Johnny Sherburne (Boston), Travis O'Neil, Kian Aminian (Princeton) & Davis Schroeder (Coast Crew). The legendary "Pair Boys" & "Lido Lurkers" all share their intellect & level of grit. We talk about the competitive nature of being an athlete at NAC, Davis' experience at the 2022 Junior World Championships racing the USA 4-, Travis' decision to stay another year and rip it one more time with Kian after...
2022-08-231h 00
For Stars PodcastMental Health in Rowing (feat. Z Romero)Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we highlight another stellar coxswain, Elizabeth "Z" Romero, who competed for the 2019 USA Junior National Team and Oakland Strokes Varsity Men’s team. She currently coxes the two-time consecutive National Championship crew, Texas Women’s Rowing. Ranked #1 under the NCAA Division 1 polls, the Longhorns mean business and so does Z! We talk about what being a UT coxswain and student-athlete is like, the importance of mental health, and more. Tune in to another epic “Bucket of Bliss”. Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams rea...
2022-08-191h 05
For Stars PodcastUp My Game (feat. Julia Karten)Welcome to Episode 23 of the For Stars Podcast! We hear from Julia Karten, another USC Women's Rowing signee. In high school, she rowed for Whitemarsh Boat Club in Pennsylvania, while also competing with Ready Set Row for the past two summers in order to up her game and be around a large group competitive atmosphere. She is super pumped to head to Sunny Southern California and row for the Trojans. We talk about a bunch of different topics, so be sure to tune in! Congrats on everything Julia, and keep being you...Fight on!Xeno Müller - E...
2022-08-1525 min
For Stars PodcastFinding The Special Sauce (feat. Dana Shearer)While spotlighting the coxswains around the United States in particular to the West Coast, I wanted to chat with Dana Shearer, a USC Women's Rowing signee from "The Big Apple". After four years at Pelham Community Rowing Association, she trained with RowAmerica Rye, a well-known rowing club in New York to further her knowledge in the sport while better preparing herself to cox the Trojans in the Fall. Dana shares her boat's "SPECIAL SAUCE" & some of the powerful lessons she learned while competing in high school. In addition to that, Dana takes out the single quite often, and the...
2022-08-1329 min
For Stars PodcastNeeding What It Takes (feat. Wilson Glass)While spotlighting the coxswains around the United States, I felt that it was only necessary to reach out to Wilson Glass, current student-athlete & coxswain for Men's Rowing at the University of San Diego. He hails from Rose City Rowing Club in Portland, Oregon where he coxed their Varsity 8+ in high school. Do yourself a solid and tune into Glass speak on his personal journey as the 9th seat at the Division 1 collegiate level. We talk coxswain recruitment, tips, judgement, and more!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF o...
2022-08-0852 min
For Stars PodcastCoastal Rowing’s Coxswain (feat. Bennett Rossell)We add onto the coxswain features, and hear from Sarasota Crew coxswain - class of 2020, Bennett Rossell, current student-athlete for Stetson University Men's Rowing. Bennett was apart of the Junior National Team, and spent time focusing on Coastal Rowing, a different side of the sport. Find out why he ended up signing to Stetson, competing for Sarasota, and his urge to build up a program, while also going through coaching transitions, team athletic injuries, and more.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training packa...
2022-08-0341 min
For Stars PodcastYeah Boat! (feat. Chicago Rowing Part 2)"YEAH BOAT"... the main motto of the 2021 Youth National Championship crew in the Women's Youth 8+ event... Chicago Rowing Foundation. The crew filled with US Junior Olympians, World Champions, and Division 1 signees, took charge amongst the pack, and did it with pure passion and ferocity. We have some new faces on the podcast today, Bella Korellis, Maeve Heneghan, Abbie Diemer, who share their story with coxswain Brie Joe (featured on the previous CRF Varsity Women episode). This one is definitely a "Bucket of Bliss" so tune in!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams r...
2022-07-2843 min
For Stars PodcastDon’t Dwell On Past Strokes (feat. Jackie Oruci)Closing out the later days of July, we hear from Penn Women's Rower and 2021 Junior National Team athlete, Jackie Oruci, who shares her personal experience and shifts from youth competitive racing to the collegiate scene. Jackie had multiple season ending injuries during her freshman year, and is now back and better than ever. We talk how important injury prevention is to training & to implement it through active recovery efforts, like stretching, son on and so forth. Nonetheless, the perks and downfalls of small boat clubs, pre-race rituals and overall mindfulness, how impactful team culture truly is as well as...
2022-07-2345 min
For Stars PodcastI’ll Follow My Coach (feat. Sammy Houdaigui)Welcome back to another episode of FSP! An addition to the coxswain series collection, we hear from Dartmouth Men's Heavyweight Rowing & 2021 Junior National Team coxswain, Sammy Houdaigui. We talk shop on how developing a strong, clear, and tight coach relationships, truly helps in the long run. A nomad in his junior competitive years, Sammy took turns coxing five different clubs & groups. The "Saminator" is always eager to learn and grow in knowledge... he is a true man of the sport. Houdaigui strives to be a top dawg, and being an active listener inside and outside of the boat. For...
2022-07-1441 min
For Stars PodcastBreaking Into Cars (feat. Justin Best)Welcome to episode 16 of FSP where we hear from a true inspiration to many individuals, Justin Best. Two seat of the 2022 USA Men's 8+, who trains at the Oakland Training Center rowing with California Rowing Club, a U23 athlete, Drexel Men's Rower '19, as well as JNT athlete. Justin shares his personal narrative and the timeline between the U19 system all throughout U23's, college, and the Senior National Team. If you want to hear the "down and dirty" on how to stay afloat as an Olympian - be proactive & do not be afraid to ask for help, in order...
2022-07-1035 min
For Stars PodcastBroom Boys (feat. Troy Riesenberger)Welcome to another episode of FSP where we hear from Troy Riesenberger, current Penn Men's Lightweight Rower, 2021 U19 Junior National Team athlete who rowed the Men's 4- in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, and is currently training with the U23 National Team athlete to compete in the Men's Lightweight 4x. Troy hails from Sarasota Crew where he was apart of the Men's Varsity 8+ crew who raced at 2019 & 2021 Youth Nationals. Listen in on Troy's journey throughout the sport, and how he has grown since his freshman year of high school competitive racing.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your r...
2022-07-0820 min
For Stars PodcastI’m Going To Bring It (feat. Meena Baher)Welcome to Episode 14 of For Stars Podcast where we hear from National Champion, JNT & Los Gatos Varsity Women's Rower, Meena Baher. Committed to compete for the Division 1 level crew team, Harvard Radcliffe Women's Rowing, Meena is off to do fantastic things rowing for the Crimson. Medaling Gold at 2022 Youth National Championships in the Women's Youth 1x, Meena is a sculling phenom. She also advanced to the final and quarter final rounds at the 2022 Henley Royal Regatta in the Women's Youth 4x and 2x. Nonetheless, getting sixth in the Women's 4x category at the 2021 Junior World Championships hosted in Plovdiv...
2022-07-0729 min
For Stars PodcastGo Strokes (feat. Oakland Strokes Varsity Women)This week we add onto our chain of highlighting junior rowing crews, and today we hear from Oakland Strokes Varsity Women, a prominent crew out of Northern California. Athletes, Danielle DeFrancisci, Angela Devine, Audrey Worley & Isabella Capelli, share their personal narrative and reflect on their time training, and college search.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
2022-06-2817 min
For Stars PodcastPhilly & Jersey Go At It (feat. Penn Heavies)Another one! After the Women's Rowing segment, I thought it would be smart to hear the story from freshmen on the University of Pennsylvania Men's Heavyweight Rowing team... Jack Paterno, Arya Venugopalan, and Jack Theodore. The gents had a great career rowing for the Quakers, and today they gives us the run-down for what it takes to be an athlete at Penn and compete at such a high level. They all just competed at their first IRA National Championship, and have tons to share. Tune in!Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams r...
2022-06-2145 min
For Stars PodcastCome Together (feat. Wisconsin Women's Rowing)Two in one day. YEP! Hear from athletes on the University of Wisconsin Women's Rowing team... Lauren O'Connor & Anna Ardito. This episode is filled with insight, reflections on mental health, struggles throughout the season, as well as intellect/tips on how to manage a social life, athletics, and academic pursuits all in one. Let the "Ladies from Wisco" fill you in on it all.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you m...
2022-06-1730 min
For Stars PodcastHype Me Up Already (feat. Will West)Adding onto the topic of Men's Rowing at the Division 1 level, we hear from Will West, rower from Columbia University Lightweight Rowing in New York, who holds the 2022 IRA National Title. Born and raised in Florida, Will or better known as (@west.investments) rowed for the highly-ranked Sarasota Crew, and gives the FSP community an idea of the life experiences that he has learned while being a part of this sport.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200 OFF on your desired training package!Disclaimer: This post...
2022-06-0933 min
For Stars PodcastIt’s All About Miami (feat. MBRC Varsity Women)Welcome to another solid episode of For Stars Podcast! This segment adds to our collection of spotlighting Varsity Women's Rowing Teams around the world. Featured today is Alexa Matos, Grace Matos, Charlotte Paley & Josie Moskovitz, athletes for the Miami Beach Rowing Club. These four women resemble what it means to be a true teammate and overall student-athlete. Hear from them on how they hold their teammates accountable, manage their time, the recruitment process to Division 1 universities, and how to prioritize one's mental health.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! U...
2022-05-2036 min
For Stars PodcastThis Is My Family (feat. CRF Varsity Women)Welcome to another episode of For Stars Podcast! Featured today is Lily Pember, Nora Goodwillie, Ashley Whipple, and Brie Joe, crew members for the Chicago Rowing Foundation Varsity Women's Rowing Team. Pember and Goodwillie both represented the United States Junior National Rowing team at the 2021 Junior World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. These women all care for one another and want each and everyone of their teammates to shine. They are all hardworking, fearless, resilient, and strive to be at the "top of the food chain". Sit back, listen in, and get ready for this "Bucket of Bliss".Xeno...
2022-05-0548 min
For Stars PodcastBoarding School It Is (feat. Kent Varsity Men)Another epic episode from the For Stars Podcast Community is live! Featured today is Paddy McNamara, Wyatt Mills & Ian Lehman, current student-athletes for the Kent School Varsity Men's Rowing team in Connecticut. McNamara decided to enroll at Kent, taking a post-graduate year, following St. Joseph's Prep, where he and his Men’s Youth 8+ struck Gold at 2021 Youth Nationals, coxed by Connor Neill, spotlighted in Episode 5 of FSP. These three musketeers are well-suited to succeed in life, and yearn to inspire individuals each and everyday. Hear from Paddy, Wyatt & Ian on their adventure connecting school, rowing, recruiting, and strengthening the bo...
2022-04-2047 min
For Stars PodcastDidn’t He Play There? (feat. Ethan deBorja)Adding flavor to the coxswain featured series, Ethan deBorja, current sophomore coxswain for Oregon State Men’s Rowing, joins us on FSP. Ethan was born and raised in Virginia, coxing Resilient Rowing in his high school years. Since his freshman year coxing in college, Ethan has been selected as the Oregon State Varsity 8+ coxswain. This absolute stud, comprised of pure compassion, empathy, and dedication, Ethan influences the For Stars community of his overall journey in the sport and overcoming adversity in his youth rowing years, along with aspirations for the rest of his collegiate career.Xeno Müller - E...
2022-04-0838 min
For Stars PodcastMaking It Work (feat. Connor Neill)Another episode is in the books, and featured today is Connor Neill, current freshman coxswain for Princeton Heavyweight Rowing. Connor was the Varsity 8+ coxswain for the reigning National Championship crew, St. Joseph’s Prep, who won Gold in the Men’s Youth 8+ event at 2021 Youth Nationals. A man of talent, leadership, and grit, Connor enlightens the For Stars community on his road to triumph, as well as the challenges he overcame while coxing his scholastic crew team, and trip to Canadian Henley.Xeno Müller - Elite Rowing CoachMake your rowing dreams real! Use Code “FORSTARS” for $200...
2022-03-251h 11
For Stars PodcastFinding A Coxswain (feat. Row NJ Varsity Men '21)Welcome to another episode of For Stars Podcast! Today, we have a group of gentlemen raised in the state of New Jersey, who competed for one of the top youth rowing clubs in America... Row New Jersey! During the summer of 2021, the Varsity Men of Row New Jersey, traveled to Sarasota, Florida to race at 2021 Youth Nationals. The crew placed 2nd in the A Final - Men's Youth 8+ category. These men are junior olympians, collegiate & elite athletes who compete for some of the most prestigious universities around the nation. Aside from all of that, the brotherhood and camaraderie that...
2022-03-1655 min
For Stars PodcastFormulating Our Own Competition (feat. CIRC Varsity Men)A true tale of the "Band of Brothers"... Forster's role on his competitive youth rowing team goes deeper than just his teammate's coxswain, but the willingness for them to succeed in both life, and on the water. Originally scheduled to be published in December of 2021, we talk about lightweight rowing in the junior & collegiate level, Robbie's diet, Alex's move across the nation, Daniel's ergo, 2021 Youth Nationals & entrances/demands of being recruited to a lightweight rowing school. Tune into another "Bucket of Bliss" with the members, past & present of the Channel Islands Varsity Men's Rowing Team!Xeno Müller...
2022-02-1132 min
For Stars PodcastTime For The Peloton (feat. Alex Chick)Times were tough, storylines were cut short, resolutions were left unfinished, but it's simple, what could you achieve in the midst of all the chaos? Was there room for light at the end of the tunnel? Born in the UK, raised in Southern California while rowing for Marina Aquatic Center Junior Rowing, then getting recruited to join the Beavs & row D1 crew over at Oregon State University, and then moving back to the UK, in order to row for Oxford Brookes, is the journey of Mr. Alex Chick. An American Rower (mixed with a "spritz" of British ancestry) recalls...
2022-01-2838 min
For Stars PodcastThe Candid Cox (feat. Whitney Powell)Forster states that "I have always been a coxswain but I just recently found rowing". Locking in and mentally preparing for the adventure, the smaller sized individual takes charge and leads the crew to victory on and off the water. Coined as the Coxswain, half the size of the pack but more powerful than one can imagine, the leader of the squad or “ninth seat” embraces the chronicles of an athlete, without the need to perform physical exercise. Respect, trust, leadership, admiration, along with others, are earned, not expected. We talk about the power of the individual being mighty in i...
2021-12-1221 min