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THE INSTITUTE FOR ROWING LEADERSHIP
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COURSE CATALOGUE 2015
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The Institute for Rowing Leadership is
YOUR PATHWAY TO
The Advanced Certificate in Rowing Leadership is a yearlong,
graduate level fellowship program designed to equip future
leaders of our sport with the foundation of knowledge necessary to pursue their passion for rowing in a professional capacity. IRL graduates will impact athletes at all levels throughout
their coaching career.
• FOLLOWYOURPASSION
• GAINTHEKNOWLEDGE
• LEARNBYDOING
• MAKECOACHINGYOURPROFESSION
The Institute for Rowing Leadership at Community Rowing,
Inc. seeks to inspire, instruct,
and equip current and future
coaches to achieve excellence in the sport of rowing
and in life.
The choice to become an IRL
fellow is clear for those looking for a pathway into coaching and those who’re looking
to move their current coaching career onto the fast track.
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BECOME A
PROFESSIONAL COACH.
“I always wanted to pursue coaching as a career path. My original plan
was to find an assistant coaching job to start to learn how to coach,
but when I was told about the IRL I knew it would be advantageous.
Being given the opportunity to both coach alongside Harry Parker
and Bill Manning at Harvard in my practicum, as well as taking classes
with high level instructors that have coached and learned at the top
of their profession means that I am truly excited to have made the
choice to be a part of the IRL.”
— Patrick Lapage
’13 IRL Graduate, ’12 Harvard University
FOLLOW YOUR
PASSION
What makes the IRL program unique is the interplay
between the classroom material and the coaching on the
water. The reciprocity of learning that takes place in each
domain informs and reinforces the learning in the other.
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At the IRL, you will have the most
effective opportunities for learning
during your time in the Advanced
Certificate in Rowing Leadership
program both on the water coaching
and off the water in the classroom.
Our program produces graduates who
are highly qualified and prepared to
provide impactful leadership in all
avenues of the rowing community as
both leaders and decision makers.
By structuring the program to allow
our fellows to study and experience
complex pedagogical, physiological,
and administrative situations in the
classroom setting and in real world
scenarios, each graduate is well
equipped to make an impact on our
sport over both the short and long term.
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THE FACTS
Fellows at the IRL have completed
their coaching practicum at clubs
and schools in the Boston area and
at nationally renowned universities,
including:
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BostonCollege
BostonUniversity
HarvardUniversity
MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology
TuftsUniversity
Graduates have gone on to positions at all levels of the sport from youth and
collegiate teams to high performance and international programs including
community development work building new programs:
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BostonCollege–HeadMen’sCoach
CanalDockBoathouse,NewHaven–DevelopmentConsultant
ChattahoocheeNavyBoathouse(Atlanta)–Founder&Developer
CommunityRowing,Inc.–HeadCoachNoviceBoys
CrossFitBoston–Full-timeTrainer/RowingAdvisor
HarvardUniversity–AssistantMen’sCoach
RiversideBoatClubPre-EliteProgram–AssistantWomen’sCoach
RowingAssociationoftheMaldives–AssistantCoach
UniversityofWashington–AssistantWomen’sCoach
WentworthInstituteofTechnology–HeadMen’sCoach
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THE IRL IS:
AN EDUCATION WITH DEEP ROOTS TO FEED
YOUR COACHING CAREER FOR MANY YEARS
“During my year as an IRL fellow, I learned critical leadership skills,
my communication with athletes improved dramatically, and my
ability to develop athletes led me to a collegiate coaching job and
an opportunity to coach at the 2013 World Championships.”
— Caitlin Mance
’13 IRL Graduate, ’10 Boston University,
’08 Cornell University
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THE FACTS
GAIN THE
KNOWLEDGE
At the core of the IRL fellowship program is the learning that takes place in the
classroom through the course content and the interaction between fellows.
With a diverse group of experiences and backgrounds in each class the varied
perspectives you’ll encounter in the classroom are an essential element of the
education you’ll receive at the IRL.
Coaching Methods – An exploration
of pedagogy and the science of
teaching with content focused on the
communication tools necessary to be
an extraordinary coach
Rowing Administration - Fellows learn
a detailed understanding of the off-thewater responsibilities critical to be a
successful coach
Sports Science – A comprehensive
review of the science and application
of physiology and sport psychology
withcontentspecificallyfocusedonthe
athletic development of rowers
Coaching Practicum - A structured
internship, which includes mentoring
and on-water coaching experiences to
apply the classroom content in real time
All IRL fellows undertake their own
Action Research project during their
year in the program by choosing a topic
of particular interest to explore in further
depth.
Fellows also graduate with additional
national level credentials:
• CPR/FirstAidCertification
• NCAACoachesRecruitingCertification
• USOCSafeSportCertification
By focusing on Coaching Methods,
Sport
Science,
and
Rowing
Administration as the three major
classroom components, the IRL
fellowship program equips fellows
with the knowledge base necessary
to become a successful coach. The
Coaching Practicum is the lynchpin
for the program. It is the translation
mechanism for turning the theoretical
knowledge from the classroom into on
the water performance.
IRL Course Catalogue Matrix 2015
Term 1: Summer
COURSE TITLE
Coaching
Methods
Sports
Science
Rowing
Administration
Practicum
Term 2: Fall
HRS
CM505
Leadership in Coaching
2
CM510
Coaching Novice
Atheletes&Coxswains
2
COURSE TITLE
CM500
Education: Coach as
Teacher
Term 3: Winter
HRS
4
COURSE TITLE
CM520
TrainingProgram&
Assessment
Term 4: Spring
HRS
2
CM550
Critical Thinking I
1
CM552
Critical Thinking II
1
CM554
Critical Thinking III
1
SS500
Exercise Physiology I
4
SS510
Exercise Physiology II
4
SS525
Strength Training
2
SS515
Biomechanics
2
SS520
Sports Nutrition
2
SS529
Applied Sports Medicine
2
SS535
Sports Psychology
4
SS540
SkillAcquisition&
Movement
2
RA500
Event Management
2
RA505
SportsMarketing&
Branding
CP500
Practicum I
Summer total clock hours
2
3
16
RA510
Team Management
CP502
Practicum II
Fall total clock hours
2
3
16
CP504
Practicum III
Winter total clock hours
3
18
COURSE TITLE
HRS
CM509
CoachingPhilosophy&
Ethics
2
CM515
Coaching Advanced
Athletes&Technology
3
CM540
Rigging&Fleet
Maintenance
2
CM556
Critical Thinking IV
1
RA515
Club Administration
2
RA520
Sport&Community
Development
1
CP506
Practicum IV
3
Spring total clock hours
14
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THE IRL IS:
APPLYING THE KNOWLEDGE GAINED IN THE
CLASSROOM DIRECTLY INTO YOUR COACHING
“I decided to move from the west coast to Boston to learn at the
IRL program because I wanted to become a career coach and the
IRL was the best step for me to take to reach my goal. I sold my car,
I sold my boat, and I moved to take advantage of the only rowing
specific coaching education program available. I was able to take
classes ranging from exercise physiology to leadership to rowing
administration and apply those concepts right away on the water
as part of the practicum, all the while supported by instructors and
mentors who are experts in rowing.”
— Alex Mann
’14 IRL Graduate, ’11 University of Puget Sound
At the IRL, fellows work with and learn
from the best thinkers and doers in
a collaborative environment. Our instructors are drawn from the preeminent research and teaching universities and the robust rowing community
in Boston.
The instructors at the IRL are characterized by their impact, effectiveness, and
accessibility. Our innovative and creative educators are recognized as leaders in
their field and are selected for their specific subject matter expertise. Coupled
with amazing coaches with proven track records in producing outstanding athletes and teams, each member of the faculty is focused on delivering an education that is tailored to equip coaches with the most effective coaching methods,
strategies, and interventions backed by a comprehensive base of knowledge of
the sport and it’s components.
INSTRUCTORS
CharleyButt
Head Coach
Heavyweight Men, Harvard University
LEARN BY
DOING
THE
FACTS
• Ourinstructorscomefromthebestacademicinstitutionsinthe
NortheastincludingBrown,Harvard,Northeastern,Syracuse,
and Boston Universities.
• Withamaximumstudent/teacherratioof12:1,fellowsestablish
close working relationships with instructors who provide
individualized feedback and in depth instruction to link
classroom concepts to real world practice.
• Fellowslearnawiderangeofpracticalhands-ontakeaways
from learning to safely drive a trailer or fixing an outboard
engine to learning the proper technique and training cues for
teaching Olympic lifts in the weight room or the construction of
a periodized training plan.
Charley Butt finished his 29th year at
Harvard and his 1st with the Heavyweight Squad in 2014. Synonymous
with success, Butt led the Harvard Lightweight Men to unparalleled success
with15EasternSprintcrownsand9IRA
NationalChampionships.Inthesummer
of 2013, Butt took the helm of the Heavyweight squad after the passing of the
legendarycoachHarryParker.Inhisfirst
season, Butt led the Crimson to victories
in the Varsity 8+ and captured a 5th
consecutive Rowe Cup at the Eastern
Sprints. Additionally, Harvard swept
Yaleinthe149thHarvard-YaleRaceand
defended the Visitors’ Challenge Cup at
Henley Royal Regatta.
Internationally, Butt has coached both
sweep and sculling for the USA at four
Olympics. At the Beijing Olympics in
2008, he coached the USA Women’s
1x, Michelle Guerette, to a silver medal.
Additionally, Butt has coached crews to
numerous medals at the World Championships in the Men’s 2-, Men’s Coxed 4+,
Men’s Lightweight 1x, and the Women’s
1x. A standout oarsman himself, Butt
rowed for the 1980 National Team in
the 4+ and the Lightweight 8+ in 1985,
earning a 4th place and a silver medal
respectively. As a student-athlete at
Rutgers,hewonthe4+atthe1979IRA
Championships.
JustinMoore,M.A.
Head Coach
Women’s Rowing, Syracuse University
Six-time NCAA champion, U.S. Junior
and U-23 National Team Coach, Justin
Moore has coached the Syracuse University Women since the fall of 2010. In
just three years, Moore has brought the
Orange to a new level of success by
finishingthe2014seasonrankedNo.17.
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The deeply engaged instructors at the IRL are
eager to share their knowledge and teach
fellows about both big picture concepts and how
to boil these down into practical interventions
for their coaching.
Prior to coaching at Syracuse, Moore
invested 11 years into the women’s
rowing program at Williams College.
During his tenure, he guided the team
to six NCAA Division III national championships, an unprecedented accomplishment. In addition to the Eph’s team
success, the Collegiate Rowing Coaches
Association (CRCA) named Moore the
Division III Coach of the Year four times.
On the international stage, Moore has
coached both sweep and sculling in the
USandCanada.MoorehasledtheJunior
National Women’s and U-23 Women’s
8+ to World Championship gold medals.
Additionally, in 2006, Moore spent the
yearworkingwiththeCanadianNational
Rowing Team studying under three FISA
World Coaches of the Year: Al Morrow of
Canada, Mike Spraklen of Great Britain
andBentJensenofDenmark.Anexpert
on coaching and leadership, Moore’s
essay, “Leadership in Coaching: An Integrated Model,” was published in the Encyclopedia of Leadership.
AdamNaylor,Ed.D.,M.A
Professor, Boston University and
Sport Psychology Consultant
Dr.AdamNaylorbringsover15yearsof
applied sport psychology experience to
the IRL. His clients include Stanley Cup
champions, Olympic and World Championship medalists, NCAA champions,
US Open competitors, and UFC martial
artists. An instructor for the Institute for
Rowing Leadership, Naylor also works
as a coach educator for USA Hockey. In
addition, he spent a decade directing the
Boston University Athletic Enhancement
Center and currently serves as a sport
psychology resource to Boston UniversityandNortheasternUniversityathletes.
Dr. Naylor also is an assistant professor
at Boston University. He has published
extensively in numerous academic
journals and sport science online
from Brown University. She won the IRL
Educator of the Year award in 2014.
BruceSmith,P.G .C.
Executive Director, Community Rowing, Inc.
BruceSmithisaUSNationalTeamCoach
and serves as the Executive Director at
Community Rowing, Inc. With entrepreneurial and development experience
for several real estate projects including
three boathouses in the United States,
he has extensive experience starting and
resourcessuchas,InternationalJournal
running events that showcase rowing.
of Athletic Therapy and Training, Boston.
com’s Get Moving Blog, and author’s By bringing together rowers, local
Psychology Today’s, The Sporting Life. community leaders, politicians and other
Dr. Naylor obtained his doctoral and stakeholders, Smith has developed
master degrees in counseling, with a new racing venues and managed the
specialization in sports psychology, from extensive staff and logistics for events
Boston University. He is an Association ranging from national team selection to
for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) multi-day community events involving
Certified Consultant and was voted the thousands of people and multiple high
valuesponsors.Pastpartnersandclients
IRL Educator of the Year in 2012.
have included the City of Chicago,
AndreaSobieraj,M.S.,C.S.C.S.
Sarasota County, Benderson DevelopProfessor, Brown University
ment, Zurich Scudder Investments, the
Andrea Sobieraj holds a Faculty/Staff LincolnParkSprints,theChicagoChase
position at Brown University where she andtheSkokieParkDistrict.
has been lecturing since 1995. She implemented Exercise Physiology into the MegSteffeySchrier,M.S.,R.D.
DepartmentofMolecularPharmacology, L.D.N.&C.P.T.
Physiology, and Biotechnology curricu- Sports Dietitian, Harvard University
lum in 2000, a course she still teaches Meg Steffey Schrier is a Registered
at the graduate level. In addition to her Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian working
teaching, Sobieraj oversees all Physiol- as the Sports Dietitian for Harvard
ogy courses as well as the teaching labo- Athletics/Harvard University Health
ratories in the department. Her work is on Services. She also has an M.S. in
the cutting edge of research trends and Nutrition and Health Promotion from
has been measuring exercise physiologi- Simmons College and completed her
dietetic internship at Beth Israel Deaconcal parameters for over 15 years.
ness Medical Center, a Harvard teaching
In addition to her work at Brown, Sobieraj
hospital, with rotations in clinical,
is a co-founder and elite trainer at VOcommunity, and government environ2Breathe, an exercise physiology testing
ments.
service. Prior to her current roles, she
worked in research in several Boston AsalicensedandpracticingSportsNubased Biotech companies and spent tritionist and Certified Personal Trainer
four years with Babson College Athletics. as well as a former four-year collegiate
Sobieraj is a professional member of the rower, Steffey Schrier buttresses her
American College of Sports Medicine, foundation of educational knowledge
National Strength and Conditioning As- with practical experience to bring alive
sociation, International Skating Institute, how the implications of sport nutrition
and Professional Skaters Association. In play out in performance on the water.
addition to training many types of athletes, She is a graduate of Skidmore College,
she currently serves as a figure skating with a B.S. in exercise science. In her work
coachandisanavidfigureskater,runner, as a registered and licensed dietitian, her
sailor, and ocean swimmer. Sobieraj clinical interests include gastrointestinal
graduated with a Bachelor of Science diseases and sports performance. She
from Framingham State College and won the IRL Educator of the Year award
holds a Masters in Biology and Medicine in 2013.
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University of Puget Sound
Michigan State University
University of Vermont
Oregon State University
University of Minnesota
University of Notre Dame
The Ohio State University
Mills College
University of California - Santa Barbara
WHERE ARE THE FELLOWS FROM?
Atlanta Rowing Club
MAKE COACHING
YOUR PROFESSION
As a graduate of the IRL, you’ll emerge with more than just a certificate. You’ll enter the job market equipped with a distinct advantage
over your competition as an alumnus of the only professional level
coaching education program in rowing. In addition, a tight-knit network of IRL alumni along with personal connections made and relationships developed while at the largest rowing club in the world.
These connections will provide you with a lifetime of inspiration, access, and assistance as you take your place as a leader in the sport.
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Boston College
Lake Sunapee Rowing Club
Riverside Boat Club
Norwalk River Rowing
Harvard University
Williams College
Pioneer Valley Rowing Club
Bay View Academy
Westford Littleton Community Crew
Ithaca College
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Community Rowing, Inc.
Latymer Upper School (UK)
Ridgewood High School Crew
Yale University
Southern Methodist University
THE IRL IS:
A WEB OF ALUMNI THAT BECOMES
YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
“From the first day in class, I knew that my classmates would be
people who I would go back to for the rest of my coaching career
for opinions and to bounce ideas back and forth. As a college rower,
my teammates were my sisters and to this day I still call them my
family. Those same bonds were forged amongst my IRL classmates
“The IRL gave me the resources
who I know I can count on as professional resources and personal
and structure that I have been
confidants for years to come.”
able to use to turn coaching into
— Katie O’Driscoll
a career. What I learned from my
’12 IRL Graduate, ’09 Ithaca College
experience at the IRL helped to
form the foundation that I continue to build upon each day both
on and off the water.”
— Brendan Mulvey
’12 IRL Graduate, ’09 Marist College
COURSES
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COACHINGMETHODS
CM510–CoachingNovice
AthletesandCoxswains
as periodization and overtraining. Each
fellow will develop his or her own scienCM500–Educationand
The instruction and development of tifically informed training plan designed
Instruction:CoachasTeacher
and adapted to athlete age and skill level.
Teaching, and the pedagogical theory novice rowers and coxswains forms the
This course also provides guidance in
that informs it, has tended to lie outside of basis of this course, which “bridges the
the establishment of appropriate criteria
the traditional domain of coaching. This gap” between theory and on the water
for the selection of team members,
course challenges that premise and re- coaching applications. Fellows will
effective communication behaviors
conceptualizes coaching based on the examine approaches to the introduction
between coaches and athletes, and the
notion that at the heart of good coaching to,aswellasacquisitionandrefinement
art of assembling a crew.
lies the teaching and learning interface, of, basic skills and apply research based
2 clock hours
and the myriad of ways through which instructional techniques related to developmentally
appropriate
verbal
instruction
coaches influence athletes to develop
CM540–RiggingandFleet
and improve. Through an analysis of es- and motor learning strategies including
Maintenance
sential educational pedagogy, the class a purposeful approach to coxswain skill
Effective preparation for on the water
development.
Additionally,
fellows
will
will bridge the gap between the theoretisuccess depends on keeping your
examine
retention
models
and
consider
cal and the applied by providing fellows
equipment in the best shape possible
how
the
initial
experience
for
rowers
and
with the tools to necessary to become
and knowing how to make repairs when
coxswains
determines
their
likelihood
of
teachers of sport.
necessary. This course will focus on four
continuing to pursue the sport.
4 clock hours
critical elements: appropriate rigging for
2 clock hours
crews, boat and oar repair, equipment
CM505–LeadershipinCoaching
trailering, and small motor maintenance
CM515–CoachingAdvanced
Development of leadership skills is
and restoration. With a mix of classroom
AthletesandTechnology
foundational in becoming a successful
sessions and practical application
Building
on
the
basic
instructional
coach. In this course, fellows will be
workshops in rigging and repairing
methods
introduced
in
CM510,
this
introduced to historic and current leadboats/motorsaswellassafetrailerprepcourse
leads
students
through
an
ership theory. Additionally, fellows will
aration, operation, and maintenance
in-depth
study
of
sophisticated
techengage in critical leadership skills such
in a hands-on setting, fellows gain the
niques
designed
to
maximize
individual
as: developing, defining and defending
practical skills essential for keeping their
potential.
The
primary
objectives
of
philosophies and concepts, critical selfcrews and equipment in top form.
the
competitive
athlete—team/squad
analysis, productive criticism of others,
2 clock hours
selection,
the
improvement
of
sport
and collaboration. Fellows will be
specific
fitness,
acquisition
and
refineexposed to rowing specific leadership
challenges in every class, and will be mentofadvanced/complexskills,acqui- COACHINGPRACTICUM
asked to apply the concepts provided in sition of advanced tactics/strategies, The Coaching Practicum component
class to solving these concept problems. and meeting performance standards— of the IRL (CP500, 502, 504, and 506)
The most critical element this class will provide the framework for the course is critical in taking the knowledge and
seek to instill in the fellows is the capacity content. In the course, there will be a experience gained in the classroom
to think more clearly and critically about blend of classroom based analysis and and translating it to direct communidiscussion as well as on the water real cation with athletes to enhance their
leadership.
time analysis of rowers in action out on performance.Thedefinitionofcoaching
2 clock hours
the river. Additionally, this course also should reflect the broad academic
completes a comprehensive survey content of the IRL program. In addition
CM509–CoachingPhilosophy
of available technological resources to on the water athlete instruction, this
andEthics
Throughout this course, fellows will available to coaches, including a study includes experiential learning opportudevelop an understanding of the role of the newest cutting edge analytical nities in the management of the team,
sport plays in democratic culture and and instructional tools giving the most overall organization of the program,
cultivate a set of values and ethics as it up-to-date coaches a distinct competi- study and implementation of technique
and strategy, event management, fundrelates to their own personal coaching. tive advantage on the water.
raising, and more.
3
clock
hours
Topics will pull from a variety of primary
sources, such as leading texts, case
Each fellow will have the opportunity
studies and personal experiences, as CM520–TrainingProgram
DesignandAthleteAssessment
to wear the many necessary hats of the
the course examines modern beliefs
Through
this
course,
fellows
will
examine
rowing coach — teacher, physiologist,
about competitive sport, its relationship
the
importance
of
different
factors
in
personal trainer, psychologist, fundto academics, and the role of the coach.
creatinganannualtrainingplan.Specific
raiser, and administrator — that compose
2 clock hours
topics include including aerobic, the aggregate leader the IRL develops.
anaerobic and strength training as well Through the connection with the IRL
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energy systems, physiological variables
(e.g. age, gender), exercise testing, the
psychophysiological factors of health
CM550–CriticalThinking&
andfitness,overtraining,etc.Thecourse
is
structured to prepare fellows to take
ResearchI
CP500–PracticumI
the
National Strength and Conditioning
ThefirstquarterofCriticalThinkingand
Thefirstquarterpracticumisacomplete Research introduces fellows to various Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength
immersion in the coaching of novice research methodologies, designs, and and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
rowers. By learning to build the stroke paradigms. Also, this course assures Exam.
from the ground up, each fellow learns each fellow has the skill set necessary to 8 clock hours
the necessary skills in methodology and utilize online resources effectively.
communication to effectively articulate 1 clock hour
SS515–Biomechanics
their vision of the rowing stroke to the
This comprehensive course emphaathletes they are coaching.
sizes the concepts of biomechanics and
CM552–CriticalThinking&
their application to rowing and sculling.
3 clock hours
ResearchII
This course is dedicated to the decon- These concepts are numerous and
CP502–PracticumII
struction of available research and data complex, involving basic mechanics, the
The second quarter practicum places relating to rowing. Fellows will demon- mechanics of human tissue, kinematics,
fellows with a coaching position that strate the ability to analyze various kinetics, and fluid mechanics. A detailed
matches their eventual coaching career research studies and published articles.
study of these biomechanical concepts
goals. Fellows will employ both coaching 1 clock hour
and structural kinesiology is designed to
and athlete recruitment skills in working
give fellows the ability to apply biomewithin their coaching assignment to CM554–CriticalThinking&
chanical information to rowing specific
enhance the goals of their program.
movement patterns.
ResearchIII
3 clock hours
The development and implementation 2 clock hours
of an action research project forms the
CP504–PracticumIII
basis of CM554. Fellows will complete SS520–SportsNutrition
The third quarter practicum is a guided a survey of the relevant literature along The purpose of this course is to provide
preparation of the fellows action research with completing a proposal for their fellows with a basic understanding of the
proposal along with practice in off- action research project.
relationship between nutrition, health,
season training activities. Additionally, 1 clock hour
and athletic performance. This course
the fellows will gain event management
will apply modern nutritional science
experience in this term through their
research to sports training and competiwork with the C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints Indoor CM556–CriticalThinking&
tion with a focus on what coaches and
World Championships.
athletes need to know about nutrition for
ResearchIV
3 clock hours
InthefinalcourseoftheCriticalThinking optimal performance, specifically in the
& Research sequence, fellows will put rowing context.
CP506–PracticumIV
their action research project into practice. 2 clock hours
The fourthquarterpracticum isthe final Afinalpresentationwillbemadedemoninstallment in the experiential learning strating the fellow’s findings resulting SS525–StrengthTraining
component of the IRL with a focus on from their action research project.
Each fellow will receive instruction in
instruction and performance of competithe principles for development of pre1 clock hour
tive athletes in the spring racing season.
season, in-season, and off-season
strength and conditioning programs.
3 clock hours
SPORTSSCIENCE
Classroom activities in theory and
SS500/510–ExercisePhysiology strength acquisition will be taken to
CRITICALTHINKING&
I&II
the weight room for application where
RESEARCH
This course, taught in two parts over the fellows will learn (and do themselves!)
The Critical Thinking & Research
course of the summer and fall quarters, the proper movement patterns as well
component of the IRL prepares fellows for
takes an in-depth approach to under- progressions for teaching their athletes
a professional career sustained through
standing the human body’s adapta- proper strength training technique.
reflective practice. This coaching collotion to acute and chronic exercise. 2 clock hours
quium is designed as a work in progress
Fellows will begin with a foundational
with the dual objective of (a) assisting
overview of exercise science concepts SS529–AppliedSportsMedicine
fellows in the development of their action
before exploring a wide range of topics, andInjuryPrevention
research project and guiding them
including the cardiovascular system In this course, the role coaches play
through the process and (b) helping
and response to physiological stress, in appropriate application of sports
fellows understand how reflective writing
the ATP-PC, glycolytic, and oxidative medicine and injury prevention is
program, fellows are matched with local
teams that match their eventual desired
career path, whether that is to work with
collegiate, elite, junior or masters athletes.
practice can offer a valid insight into the
interpretation of sport and coaching.
addressed. Emergency procedures,
acute injuries, overuse and overtraining,
NCAA and scholastic rules, problem
athletes, common injuries to rowing, and
the psychology of injury are key topics
discussed. As part of the course, fellows
willalsotakecourseworktoreceiveCPR/
FirstAidcertification.
2 clock hours
well as applying their learning by running
all aspects of an indoor ergometer race
for members of Community Rowing, Inc.
2 clock hours
also become certified by the NCAA for
recruiting of student-athletes.
2 clock hours
RA505–SportsMarketingand
Branding
This course is an in-depth study of the
myriad of different practical elements
that impact the successful administration of a rowing organization. Through
this course, fellows will acquire the skills
necessary to develop job descriptions for
team personnel, communicate appropriately with personnel concerning performance, evaluate personnel, and identify
principles of effective time management. Additionally, fellows will discuss
factors that influence aid-raising and the
typical business functions of different
rowing organizations (e.g., youth, club,
colleges, universities) associated with
athletic programming (e.g., purchasing,
accounting, travel reimbursement) with
specific focus on understanding best
practicesinbudgetingandfinance.
2 clock hours
This course examines the role that
marketing and branding play in
two contexts: the development of a
SS535–SportsPsychology
successful rowing club/team and cultiUnderstanding the complex psycho- vation of each fellow’s individual brand.
logical processes involved in maximizing Sports marketing topics include using a
athletic performance forms the core of strategy-based perspective to establish
this course. Through the critical examina- an appropriate target market, brand position of both research and practical experi- tioning, utilization of social media and
ence, fellows will identify the knowledge word-of-mouth, and developing relationand skills necessary to a guide practice ships with key community partners. On
in the field of sport psychology and the the individual level, fellows will consider
administration of sport psychology inter- how the concepts of marketing and
ventions with their athletes and teams.
branding apply towards their individual
4 clock hours
career path.
2 clock hours
SS540–SkillAcquisitionand
Movement
This course addresses the principles
related to learning and control of psychomotor skills through a focus on motor skill
acquisitionandcontrol.Primaryfocusis
placed on the cognitive and neuromuscular processes underlying acquisition
of motor skills and neuromuscular factors
related to skilled motor performance.
This course converts the fundamental
physical education theories and the
current research into practical instructional procedures.
2 clock hours
ROWINGADMINISTRATION
RA500–EventManagement
The successful administration of competitions, whether it is the relative simplicity
of a dual race or a multi-faceted championship regatta, is a critical to providing an
effective arena for athletic performance.
Additionally special events, such as fundraisers and community outreach events,
are essential tools in the growth and
development of the sport of rowing. The
focus of the course will be understanding
and developing the narrative aspects
that go along with the execution of a
successful event. Two critical components of this course will be the involvement of fellows in the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints
World Indoor Rowing Championship as
RA510–TeamManagement
In this seminar-based course, the intraand inter- personal aspects involved in
thesuccessfuloperationofarowingclub/
team are fleshed out. The major focus
of the course is administrative theory
andpracticethatleadstomoreefficient
coaching. Competence in administration is a critical marker of job success
for coaches. Fellows will discuss the
functions of effective task management,
management of coach-athlete relations
and mentoring, develop a plan for overall
teammanagement,addressNCAArules
and policies, and formulate long range
goals. As part of this course, fellows will
RA515–ClubAdministration
RA520–SportandCommunity
Development
Fellows will get a broad understanding
of key concepts of community development theory and practice, as well as
theemergingfieldofSportforDevelopment. Through readings, class discussion, review of best practices and model
programs from the field, fellows will be
able to articulate the merits of sport as a
viable mode of community development
by the end of the course.
1 clock hour
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MattLehrer
Director of Coaching
Education
M.A. – University of San Francisco
B.A. – Denison University
Involved
with
all
internal and external
coaching education
initiatives as CRI’s Director of Coaching
Education, Lehrer works with the
CRI coaching staff to improve their
skills through reflective practice and
continued learning. Additionally, he
works intensively with the Institute for
Rowing Leadership fellowship program
and the annual ‘What Works’ Summit
coaching conference. He also serves as
Treasurer and as a member of the Board
of Directors for the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints
World Championships. With a master’s
degree from the University of San
Francisco in Sport Management, he also
has over a decade of coaching experience having previously held coaching
positions at all levels of rowing in Boston,
London, and San Francisco.
WayneBerger
Coordinator of
Coaching Education
Ed.M. – Harvard University
B.A. – Cornell University
Wayne Berger brings
extensive
experience in secondary
education to his role with the Institute of
Rowing Leadership as an as instructor
and coordinator of coaching education.
In addition, Berger works with the
coaches and athletes in CRI’s community outreach program in the Boston Public
Schools, Row Boston, in a leadership and mentoring role. As a coach, Berger brings a decorated coaching resume winning National Championships at
the junior (Deerfield School), collegiate
(Harvard University) and international level (Sydney Rowing Club – Australia). Tuition
The full cost of tuition for the Advanced Certificate in Rowing Leadership Program is
$24,500. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required upon admission to the reserve applicant’s spot in the program. The deposit payment will be credited towards
the first quarter tuition payment.
FinancialAid
In line with Community Rowing, Inc.’s mission statement of “Rowing for All”, the IRL
provides financial assistance. Please indicate on your application if you wish to be consideredformeritand/orneedbasedfinancialaid.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding
the tuition component of the IRL fellowship, please contact IRL@communityrowing.org.
HowtoApply
DownloadtheapplicationfortheAdvancedCertificateinRowingLeadershiponlineat
www.IRLatCRI.org. Applications can be submitted via mail or via e-mail at
IRL@communityrowing.org.
ApplicationSubmissionandAcceptanceInformation
Priority Submission Deadline – January 5, 2015
Applications received by the priority deadline will receive an admission decision by
January 20, 2015.
FinalSubmissionDeadline–March16,2015
Applications received by the final deadline will receive an admission decision by
March 30, 2015.
Upon notification of admission, accepted applicants will have two weeks to submit the
$1,000 deposit to reserve their spot in the Advanced Certificate for Rowing Leadership
Program.
Please note, your application will not be considered for admission until all seven components have been received. All electronic application materials or any application
related questions should be directed to: IRL@communityrowing.org.
Official Academic Transcripts and Application Fee should be mailed directly to:
InstituteforRowingLeadership
CommunityRowing,Inc.
20NonantumRoad
Brighton,MA02135
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