Minzner’s Vision for an Inclusive Future:
HP Para Rowing in 2023

Season 5, Episode 141
Livestreamed 1/27, 10 AM ET

Welcome to Season 5 of Ready, Row! USA! We kick off our 2023 coverage with an interview with one of the rowing world’s most admired figures: USRowing para high-performance director Ellen Minzner (replay below and audio on all major podcast apps).

Minzner discusses how US Paralympic rowing is embarking on groundbreaking research that will not only benefit the Paralympic program, but will have ripple effects for inclusive rowing programs everywhere. More on the research & associated grant here.

PLUS: Minzner previews her presentation on para/adaptive athlete development at USRowing’s #RowCon23 on Sat. Feb. 4: Athlete Development: Para Athlete Development Model.

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UPCOMING: Ocean Rowing with Rannoch Adventure’s CEO Charlie Pitcher; Jason Cottingham’s interview with solo Atlantic Challenge rower Lara Vafiadis; and a full 3 days of interviews with the movers & shakers – and regular folks – of rowing at #RowCon23, USRowing’s return to in-person annual gatherings; plus our regular Club Spotlights, Gadgets & Gear, and much more.

MEET OUR FABULOUS SPONSORS: Burnham Boat (among the best humans & rowing supporters anywhere; GoodInklings Web Design & Management (ask about free website audit for our subscribers); Pierce Press, announcing the new children’s book, Oceans Alive! And we express special gratitude to our Head of the Charles broadcast partner,  NEXT Boatworks.

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