R4 - Rowers Conference 2020
Event Information
Description
R4 – the 4th Rowers Conference is an annual meetup of rowing professionals taking place for the 4th time this year at Dorney Lake! R4 gathers coaches, sports scientists, regatta organisers and umpires and sports technology leaders with a passion for rowing and endurance sports.
The conference will focus on the topics of Coaching Culture, Data and Technology and Athlete Health and Performance. The full-day programme aims to achieve a 360-degree view of the important topics and issues in coaching and performance and injury prevention insights. Presentations and workshops are designed to examine the latest thinking and best practices to manage rowing teams and offer new perspectives to coaches and sports scientists. R4 is a unique opportunity to discuss the current state and developments in the sport with the most prominent professionals in sports within a relaxed, engaging and friendly environment.
Keynote Speakers
Johnathan Males , PhD
Accredited Executive Coach and Sport Psychologist
"How is coaching more than just teaching your sport to athletes?"
Mike Spracklen, OBE
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Coach
"How has my approach to coaching changed over my coaching career?”
Paul Thompson, MBE
Chief Coach Chinese Olympic Rowing Team
"Three countries, different people same problems... Yes or No?"