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PROGRAM

Confirmed topics and presenters are as follows:

Keynote Address — Trends in World Rowing and Australia's Position
Identification of common elements in successful international programs from a development to elite perspective and what Australia can do to maintain and enhance their position in world rowing.

Presenter: Thor Nilsen, Development Director, FISA

New Zealand's Success Story
A review of the changes in structure and philosophy that resulted in New Zealand regaining their position as one of the leading countries in world rowing.

Presenter: Andrew Matheson, High Performance Manager, Rowing New Zealand

Health Check — Where is Australian Rowing?
A review of the current environment of Australian rowing including recent international results, current programs and new initiatives.

Presenter: Noel Donaldson, High Performance Director, Rowing Australia

Effective Coaching
What are the traits shared by the coaches that have achieved notable success at their given level (school, club, elite) in Australia and internationally.

Panel Discussion:
Lyall McCarthy, National Head Coach Women, Rowing Australia and AIS Senior Coach Women;
Brian Richardson, National Head Coach Men, Rowing Australia and AIS Senior Coach Men;
Chris O'Brien, Head Rowing Coach, Victorian Institute of Sport;
Gillian Campbell, Head Coach, Pymble Ladies' College

National Technical Model
Identifying the ideal technique for use at all levels of rowing in Australia.

Presenter: Noel Donaldson, High Performance Director, Rowing Australia

Establishing Adaptive Rowing Programs
Helpful information in establishing adaptive rowing at your club, with a focus on coaching, equipment and accessibility.

Presenter: Dominic Monypenny, World Champion in the Arms Only Single Scull

Talent Identification
Basic talent identification principles and tests that can be used by coaches including a review of the current talent identification programs being run by the Australian Institute of Sport Rowing Program.

Presenters:
Allan Hahn, Head of Applied Research Centre, Australian Institute of Sport;
Andrew Douglas, Senior Talent Search Coordinator, Australian Institute of Sport

Echocardiogram Testing and Heart Function in Rowing
Evaluating the effects of rowing on the hearth through echocardiogram testing.

Presenter: Antonio Maurogiovanni, Head Rowing Coach, Western Australian Institute of Sport

Effective Mentoring
How can coaches benefit from being mentored and highlighting good mentoring techniques.

Presenter: Mike McLaughlin, McLaughlin Sports Consultancy

Establishing Physical Literacy
How promoting a healthy and active lifestyle, incorporating a number of different physical skills, can benefit an athlete's rowing career, and reviewing a number of common physical preparation practices employed by rowing coaches.

Presenters:
Thor Nilsen, Development Director, FISA;
Drew Ginn, Olympic Gold Medallist;
Ivan Hooper, Sports Science/Sports Medicine Coordinator, Rowing Australia

Managing Recurring Injuries
A case study: diagnosis, rehabilitation and return to training of an individual rower who experienced a recurring injury, and application of 'lessons learned' to all athletes to reduce the chances of recurring injuries.

Presenters:
Denise Jennings, Physical Preparation Coordinator, Victorian Institute of Sport;
Wendy Broybon, Physiotherpist, Victorian Institute of Sport

Coxes Assisting Coaching
How can a good cox assist in the training and preparation of your crews and how can they be used on and off water.

Presenter: Marty Rabjohns

Key Message
A review of the key messages from the Croker Oars 2006 Rowing Australia Coaches Conference and their applications in programs.

Presenter: Thor Nilsen, Development Director, FISA

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