The Spracklen Rowing Philosophy - Motivation Chapter -
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Published 2011-10-02
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This is the motivation chapter of a 55 minute documentary on rowing coach Mike Spracklen. The complete video has background on how Spracklen began his rowing and coaching career as well as chapters on bladework, the human bodies ability to adapt, technique (which includes special behind the scenes video of Mike coaching Silken Laumann in 1990), small boat training, training together in a group, training rates, weights and ergs and a final chapter on MIkes thoughts on successes and failure.
Send me a message if you have any questions.
Kevin Light
All Comments (21)
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He's like the YODA of rowing. I've met him a number of times and he never fails to inspire me.
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"Whatever the situation... we will press on !!!" I listen to this every week before my 2k erg test.... My timing is no way near good.. but it has helped me cut down 20 seconds from the time i started. Thanks for the motivational speech. #Respect.
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he is not simply an "old man", he is mike spracklen. the greatest rowing coach in history.
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It's a truly amateur sport, where success is measured not by the endorsements or the contracts but by the hard work and medals won. Great video, I want to see the rest of the documentary. Such a good way of thinking from Spracklen; a true inspiration.
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Discovered this by accident during Covid lockdown, 2021 - I'm not a rower or an athlete but he is a superb motivator - he understands human psychology very well - and he applies it to his immense knowledge of rowing - but this can be applied to anything - he's a genius and I found out just how accomplished he is. Inspirationall!
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I wish my coach had this approach...... Mike knows how to coach the best in people ! Great to watch!!
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Gives me shivers every time I listen to it. What a powerful and inspirational message!
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No Guts no Glory!! Thanks Mike and Kevin! From one coach to another.
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As a rower and a coach, this is money well spent. This video is great. Can't stop watching it. Nice job!!!!
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Amazing video Kevin, I'm really excited for the DVD.
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Cling to every word. Such an inspirational man. Words like these that aid my athlete progression to my goals. Mindset is just as key as the physicality.
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I have the full DVD and this is still my favorite chapter
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Enjoyed the video. Thank you.
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Wow this was great for me to see. I am assistant coach at our rowing club and this encourages me to further push my athletes.
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Nice video Kevin. Looking forward to seeing the whole doco.
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amazing. i cant imagine this guy climbing into the rowers. hes so gentle :)
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Very good. Thank you.
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Cheers dude! I was one of the guys stolen from the rugby team at university in November. Went from never touching an ergo to practically living on one! I'm just hoping I can have it nearer a 6:10 by my 20th birthday!
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Love this video!!
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Thank you, well done
