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Dan is a former US international athlete, coach and was first famous for being part of the "Oxford Mutiny" of 1987. He now builds high performing teams based on the principles he learned from rowing. Sponsors MaxRigging.com for all your rowing rigging needs https://rowing.chat/sponsor/nuts-and-bolts-guide-to-rigging/ NK Speedcoach Summer Regatta Series https://rowing.chat/sponsor/speedcoach-summer-regatta-series/ Timestamps to the show 02:15 Background in rowing at Navy and 1988 Olympic team for USA 05:00 When is a rower "ready" to move the the next stage? Cultivate a belief system in yourself and a vision that you are capable of taking those steps. 07:00 Trialing with Harry Parker at Princeton for the 1980 Olympics When you have the opportunity to bring someone to a higher level, you have to take it. 11:00 Seat Racing - when you switch in this is YOUR crew. What is the rhythm? Announce yourself and ask what are you emphasising? Lock your gaze onto the back of the neck of the person in front. It's all about