Crew Connection Podcast
The Crew Connection Podcast is your go-to resource for rowing and college recruiting. Hosted by Olympic gold medalist Sholto Carnegie and former Cal oarsman Jack Gosden-Kaye, it’s packed with expert insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice to help rowers achieve their goals. Whether you’re navigating the college recruiting process, improving your training, or aiming for the next level, this podcast provides the guidance and motivation you need to succeed.
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In this episode, we speak with California Berkeley Head Coach Scott Frandsen about building a championship culture, what he looks for in recruits, and what “going all in” means for rowers and recruits.
In this episode, we sit down with Phil Brunner, Associate Head Coach of the Penn heavyweight men’s team, to discuss his journey, the recruiting process, and how they develop athletes.
In this episode, we sit down with Taylor Ruden to discuss team culture, how they use technology in their training, and what it means to be part of University of Virginia Women's Rowing.
In this episode, we sit down with Pat LePage, Associate Head Coach of Harvard Men's Heavyweight Rowing, to discuss recruiting, training standards, and what it means to be a student-athlete at Harvard.
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Gennaro, Head Coach of Yale Men's Heavyweight Rowing, to discuss his journey through the sport, what he looks for in recruits, and the culture that defines Yale rowing. He also shares insight into the historic Yale–Harvard Boat Race,
In this episode, we sit down with Zoe Adamson, she dives into her recruiting journey, and her transition into coaching at Clemson Women's Rowing. She shares insight into the facilities, standards, and ambition behind a program striving to compete at the top of the NCAA.
In this episode, we sit down with Imogen Cabot, a member of the NCAA Grand Final winning crew at the 2025 National Championships. We discuss her recruiting journey, the progression that led to that breakthrough performance, and what it took to deliver on the biggest stage.
In this episode, we sit down with Theo Bell, Princeton heavyweight, to discuss his recruiting journey from Eton to Princeton University Men's Heavyweight Rowing, his experience racing in multiple U23 crews, and what it’s like balancing collegiate rowing with international summers.
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Manning, Head Coach of University of Pennsylvania Women's Rowing and one of the most accomplished recruiters in collegiate rowing. With previous experience at Princeton, Harvard, and the national team, he shares how the recruiting process unfolds, and what programs are looking for beyond the 2k!
In this episode, we sit down with Nick Baker, Assistant Coach at University of Texas Women's Rowing, one of the dominant programs in recent NCAA competition. We discuss what it takes to win at that level, how they build athletes within the program, and what the student-athlete experience looks like at Texas.
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Rizk, captain of the MIT Men's Lightweights, to discuss his journey from St Paul's School to leading MIT to a bronze medal at the IRA Championships. He also breaks down MIT’s unique recruiting process and what sets their program apart.
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