When it comes to clubs and boathouses we like to go behind-the-scenes to find out what makes them engaging, inclusive, successful, and fun! With that in mind, we’re going to the city of brotherly love to get to know Philadelphia City Rowing.
PCR is a non-profit organization drawing on the proven power of sports to empower public school students to reach their highest potential. With a small staff, lots of heart, and the support of numerous partners, the newest neighbor on Boathouse Row is leading the way in changing the face of rowing on the Schuylkill River.
GUESTS
Caitlin Mance: Executive Director
George Rowley: Community Outreach Manager, Middle School Manager
Myi Harte: PCR alum, asst. varsity men's coach, and boatyard assistant
Christina LaBella: PCR alum, asst. novice and middle school coach
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Introduction and welcome
02:00 - Getting to know Caitlin, George, Christina, and Myi
02:49 - Rapid Fire Q&A
05:40 - The week in rowing: kicking off the Spring season
08:15 - A boathouse without walls on Philly’s Boathouse Row
9:00 - Caitlin’s high school transition from swimmer to rower, and a friend’s challenge led Myi to PCR
13:10 - Christina on how empowering being a scholastic coxswain can be
19:45 - George was introduced to rowing as a camp counselor, an example of a non-traditional coaching
23:20 - PCR summer camps: great for rower and for providing jobs to HS kids
24:33 - PCR offers transformational opportunities for city kids
27:30 - Retention rates and the challenging pipeline to college rowing
30:45 - Myi’s PCR lesson learned: student first, then an athlete
33:55 - Giving kids structure
37:33 - “8 Ways to Make Your Boathouse More Inclusive,” social media and leading the national conversation
44:52 - PCR is creating a bridge for the local community to Boathouse Row
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Produced by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan
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