Ann Schley
Ann's Philosophy:Rowers come from diverse backgrounds; body type and fitness may
vary greatly. Regardless of this background, I believe it is best to
start with technique: how the hand grips the blade, the body position
at the catch. Instruction must come in a variety of forms, verbal—not
just what to do, but how it feels to do it; visual--through videos and
demonstrations; and tactilely--by being placed in the correct positions.
Each rower is important, they will all learn at different rates, and
individual goals will vary. This must be respected. I typically start the
season with a questionnaire for each rower, asking for their goals,
what other sports they participate in….This helps me to tailor the practices.
Novice Coach
Sue Michals
Sue
returns to coaching Macalester Novice after previously coaching Mac
Novice rowers in 2004-2005. She has also coached University St.
Thomas Varsity fours and pairs 2006-2007, Minneapolis Rowing Club
assistant Novice coach, and MRC Learn to Row class. She is a US
Rowing Level 1 ceertified coach. She has trained under Canadian
coach Joe Dowd and former M.I.T. coach Mayrene Earle. Sue has
competed in many major regattas including FISA Master Worlds, US
Master’s Nationals, San Diego Crew Classic and the Head of the
Charles.Her goals for the Macalester Novice Team is to teach good rowing technique and prepare the rowers for competitions. Sue and her husband are parents to three post-college age boys. In her spare time she enjoys cross country skiing and biking.
