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Steady State PodcastS6E12 - A Long Talk's Proven Formula: Information + Empathy = ActionA Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth was developed by two black fathers in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, during a moment of national reckoning. There was a collective national and international outcry, but there was also a gap between intention and action. People wanted to help but didn’t know where to start. In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, USRowing came to terms with its own limitations when it came to talking about – and taking action around – diversity, equity, and inclusion.
A Long Talk gives space to have the conversations that peo...2025-05-3158 min
The CUSP Show400: Amanda Kraus Talks Leading Success at USRowingJoe and Tom welcome Amanda Kraus, CEO of USRowing. Amanda details her career journey, and the development of Row New York. She also talks about the progression of olympic success of rowing from 2020 to 2024, and the successes she is proud of as a CEO, and the vision moving forward. Amanda also talks about the structure of a National Governing Body, and the media partnerships they have developed. She also speaks about the importance of youth and collegiate rowing and the potential concerns of the changing landscape of collegiate sports on rowing. Amanda also talks about evolving technologies used for rowing...2024-11-1446 min
The Swing Of ThingsNext Stop Paris 2024The American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with four Team USA Paralympic rowers: Saige Harper and Todd Vogt from the PR3 Mixed Double Sculls, PR3 Mixed Coxed Four stroke Ben Washburne and cox Emelie Eldracher. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-2912 minThe Swing Of ThingsParis ReadyThe American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with Team USA Olympic champion Meghan Musnicki. Meghan is a five-time world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist – part of the historic USRowing women’s eight dynasty. After Tokyo, Meghan hung up her oar and started life-after-rowing, but now stands on the cusp of her fourth Olympic Games. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-2418 min
Steady State PodcastS5E15: Trading Oars for Megaphones: Olympian Kris Thorsness on Life as a USRowing RefereeIn 1984, Kris Thorsness brought home gold in the U.S. women’s 8+ from the Olympic Games Los Angeles. Home was Alaska, where she was welcomed with a parade and the distinction of being the first Alaskan to win an Olympic medal.
Today she says she’s “just a masters rower,” but 40 years after that gold medal Olympic performance, she’s also a USRowing Referee and is an Arbitrator for the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the U.S. and Paralympic Committee.
Before she heads off to Paris for the 2024 Olympics in her role as an Arbitra...2024-07-2050 minThe Swing Of ThingsFrom the boat shed to the boardroomThe American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with Rowing Australia’s first female CEO, Sarah Cook. They discuss funding, staffing, what keeps them up at night, “the totally random things” that hit their desks and safety in the sport. Also on the show, USRowing’s Josy Verdonkschot reveals the latest update from the USA rowing team as they close-in on the perfect taper before Paris 2024. Go USA! Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0132 minThe Swing Of ThingsSolving the World Rowing PuzzleThe American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with the Executive Director of World Rowing Vincent Gaillard. They discuss a near-miss disaster from Tokyo, the risk of over-dependence on Olympic revenue, World Rowing’s ten year plan, and why sacrificing 500 meters puts rowing at the heart of the Los Angeles Games. Also on the show, Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley discuss the strong USRowing performances at Lucerne. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1132 min
Sports, Identity and the Disability BlueAdaptive and Paralympic Rowing!Today I sit down with Helmut Berthold who founded the Para Adaptive rowing program at the Greater Columbus Rowing Association in Columbus Ohio. He is also the Chairman of the Para High Performance committee with USRowing. We discuss the benefits of adaptive rowing for people with disabilities. We also talk about the current and future state of Paralympic rowing in the United States. I think you will enjoy this conversation!
If you are interested in learning more about the Para Adaptive rowing program with the Greater Columbus Rowing Association, please visit their website: Para Adaptive Rowing Program — Gre...2024-05-2942 minThe Swing Of ThingsHigh Performance PathwaysThe American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus breaks new ground with USRowing’s Director of High Performance Pathways Brett Gorman. This debut episode of season three features an international rowing update from Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, and USA world silver medallist Justin Best looks ahead to Paris 2024. Enjoy the show and be sure to subscribe to avoid missing upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-2630 min
At The Thousand Podcast016: Liz Fusco | USRowing Director of Sports Nutrition - Are rowers eating the right thingsIn this episode we talk to Liz Fusco, who is the Director of Sports Nutrition at USRowing where she is responsible for all the nutrition needs of the athletes on the US National Team!
In this episode you'll learn...
The 5 R's of recovery and how to make sure you are fueling for success as an athlete
What to eat and the importance of timing with your food to maintain optimal performance
Misconceptions regarding nutrition and how to keep things very simple
Learn more about Liz on Instagram by following @lizfoodco and check out the "athlete...2024-02-111h 19
SportsJam with Doug DoyleUSRowing CEO Amanda Kraus expects "The Boys in the Boat" movie to increase her sport's popularityUSRowing CEO Amanda Kraus joins SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about preparations for the Paris Olympics and the new movie Boys in the Boat2023-12-2236 minThe Swing Of ThingsThe Boys in the BoatThe American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus speaks with New York Times bestselling author, Daniel James Brown, who wrote The Boys in the Boat which has been adapted for the silver screen by Hollywood superstar George Clooney. It is an inspirational true story of Joe Rantz and the Depression-era University of Washington crew, who overcame many obstacles to race for the United States and take a shot at the Olympic Gold medal at Hitler’s 1936 Games in Berlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2129 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...2023-12-1344 minThe Swing Of ThingsThe American WayThe American rowing podcast produced by Row360. In this episode Amanda Kraus and Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot take a deep dive into USRowing’s high performance plan. Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley review the 2023 World Rowing Championships, and there’s an update from Jesse Foglia, the Head Coach of USRowing’s Princeton Training Center. Enjoy the show. Be sure to subscribe to this rowing podcast and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2231 minThe Swing Of ThingsDigging into DEIThe rowing podcast by USRowing! Amanda Kraus speaks with USRowing’s Chief Community Engagement Officer Jennie Trayes and Kirsten Feldman who co-chaired USRowing's DEI committee. Also in the episode Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, discuss the 2023 World Rowing Championships, and USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot gives his take too. Enjoy the show, and please send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-0425 min
The Other 3 Years | The Olympian Journey PodcastAll Things Nutrition with USRowing’s Dietician Liz FuscoKristi is joined by Liz Fusco, the Director of Sports Nutrition for USRowing. Liz is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Liz shares all her professional insights with Kristi, it is a do not miss episode to learn how to get the most out of your nutrition- elite athlete or not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-0156 min
Steady State PodcastS4E16 - Challenging the Binary: Making a New Lane in RowingThis is the final episode in a four-part special series on gender identity policies in rowing.
Since December 2022, World Athletics, World Rowing, USRowing and other national governing bodies, have announced updated gender identity policies. In response, voices across the rowing community have stood up for "fairness for women" and alternatively "inclusion for marginalized athletes." We're taking a closer look.
Dr. David Scherzer learned to row with DC Strokes Rowing Club, one of just a handful of dedicated, independent LGBTQ+ rowing clubs in the world. But for many years, even DC Strokes wasn’t able to pr...2023-08-051h 09The Swing Of ThingsUnder the hood of USRowingThe rowing podcast by USRowing! Podcast host Amanda Kraus takes a look under the hood of USRowing and speaks with USRowing’s Rich Cacioppo and Chris Furlow. This episode features an exclusive update from the editors of Row360, Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, who reveal the latest and greatest stories from across the pond. And USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot reveals the next big thing for the USA rowing team. Enjoy the show, and please send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes.2023-08-0226 min
The Swing Of ThingsThe Future of USRowingAmanda Kraus speaks with Arbor Rising co-founder Sammy Politziner, who helped guide the creation of the USRowing strategic plan. They discuss what lies ahead for USRowing and the reasons behind USRowing’s newly launched strategic plan. This debut episode of season two features an all-new rowing segment presented by Row360 editors Ben Tufnell and Tom Ransley, and introduces a regular slot for USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot. Enjoy the show, and please send in any rowing questions and non-rowing questions via the new mailbag. Be sure to subscribe and don't miss the upcoming episodes. Hosted on Ac...2023-07-1233 min
Steady State PodcastS4E14 - Coach Kevin Harris on the Importance of Embracing DiversityGENDER IDENTITY POLICIES: Part 3
Since December 2022, World Athletics, World Rowing, USRowing and other national governing bodies, have announced updated gender identity policies. In response, voices across the rowing community have stood up for "fairness for women" and alternatively "inclusion for marginalized athletes." We're taking a closer look.
Kevin Harris’s coaching career began in the early 1990s and culminated with 20+ years at the helm of the University of Tulsa women’s rowing program. Harris offers an in-depth and thought-provoking perspective on DEI, the importance of boathouses as welcoming spaces, the prevalence of transgender and non-binary rowe...2023-07-081h 11
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 15