Rowers Choice

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Rowing changed Felix DeCarvalho’s life. Now, through decades of coaching, he’s spent his life giving that same structure, belonging, and opportunity back to young athletes.
His message is simple: you do not need an elite résumé to make a massive impact in this sport—you need commitment, humility, and a genuine desire to help kids grow.

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Rowing doesn’t just build fast athletes; it humbles people, shapes them, and gives struggle a purpose.
Pat Clary’s story is a reminder that great coaching isn’t only about medals or pedigree — it’s about passion, connection, resilience, and building a culture where every athlete believes they matter.

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2026e6 - Jeremy Michalitsianos of shares how growing up in a high-performance UK system—where young athletes trained alongside Olympians—shaped his belief that “success breeds success.”
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In this episode, host Alex DelSordo interviews Chris Samul, head rowing coach at Cranbrook Schools, discuss the "professionalization" of youth sports, creating a culture that balances competitive speed with character development. and the unique value of scholastic rowing in fostering long-term engagement and personal growth through a supportive team environment.

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Rowing doesn’t have a coaching playbook.
No roadmap. No guarantees.
In Episode 4, Malvern Prep Head Coach James Konopka breaks down:
• Learning by just getting in the launch
• Why curiosity beats experience
• And what actually matters in coaching
This is how you build a career in rowing.
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Alex sits down with of to talk about coaching development and the future of the sport.
Two takeaways:
Great coaching education happens in real conversations with other coaches — not just seminars. And young coaches shouldn’t be afraid to reach out. As Sarah shares, sometimes one email asking to observe a practice can open the door to real learning.
A great discussion on mentorship, confidence, and how coaching knowledge spreads through the sport.

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2026e2 - Julian Canha - DC National
Julian Canha is a veteran high school head coach and program director with nearly two decades of experience, including dominant programs like Montclair and DC National. A former coxswain and University of Michigan rower, he’s led undefeated varsity seasons, won multiple Stotesbury and SRAA medals, coached USA Junior National Team athletes, and developed rowers recruited to Ivy League schools, Cal, and Washington.

🚨Rowers Choice Podcast is back!!! 🚨
We’re back for the 2026 season an starting off with Head Coach Matt Russell! Be sure to check The Rowers Choice Podcast out on all streaming platforms!

Coach, You were something special to everyone you coached. Your love for rowing was one of a kind and truly special. You will be missed.
Alex DelSordo and CJ Bown

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