Pressure is the Privilege: What you need to know for HRR
June 30, 2025
As the season reaches its peak, the tension in the rowing world tightens like a drawstring. Henley Royal Regatta looms on the horizon— it’s not
Author: Stephen Feeney
Stephen Feeney
Under Pressure, On Purpose
May 31, 2025
You’re not just chasing a result. You’re chasing who you become under pressure. As the season rises towards its sharp end, the margins grow finer,
The Inner Game: Make or Break Yourself
April 27, 2025
In rowing, selection and race preparations can push athletes to their limits—not just physically, but mentally, and emotionally too. While racing plans, stroke rates, and
Humility and Vulnerability: The Hidden Drivers of Elite Athletic Performance
March 29, 2025
In the world of high performance, athletes are taught to strive relentlessly, to tough it out, and to win. Discipline, resilience, and confidence are drilled
Master the Mental Game – How to Build Unstoppable Consistency
March 1, 2025
Delivering high-end performance in sports requires more than just technical skills and physical strength. While many athletes possess these attributes at the elite level, what
Maximising Your Winter Training – Small Steps to Big Gains
November 5, 2024
As the new season gains momentum and athletes settle back into their routines, it’s crucial to pause and consider how to make the most of
The overlooked mental resilience fundamentals every athlete needs
September 10, 2024
As a new season dawns, rowers often find themselves filled with high aspirations and a determination to push harder than ever before. You’re ready to
Finding out your vulnerabilities when it’s too late?
July 9, 2024
As rowers, we often fall into the trap of thinking that repeating what we’ve done in training is enough to secure a win on race
Are you sharpening or dismantling your attention as the season speeds up?
June 1, 2024
As we plunge into the thick of regatta season, momentum is building, speeds are increasing, and the pecking orders are becoming evident. Amidst the rush
From Glory to Ghosts: How Ignoring Team Bond Destroys Champions
April 13, 2024
In the competitive theatre of team sports, an overemphasis on outcomes and performance metrics has historically led to a prevailing ‘win at all costs’ doctrine,
Make or Break, from Junior to University Rowing
February 29, 2024
It is a given that athletes often face numerous challenges that test their physical, technical, and psychological mettle. Yet, one pivotal moment that frequently goes
Navigating Pain Thresholds in Rowing: A Psychological Insight
February 4, 2024
In the realm of competitive rowing, athletes are frequently confronted with the complex challenge of managing their pain thresholds. This becomes particularly evident during periods
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