Coaching at Hawthorn Rowing Club
There are several avenues for coaching at HRC, with differing expectations of levels of organisation, fees required or not, and whether HRC will pay for professional coaching.
Junior Rowers
Our Junior Rowing Program is designed to introduce and develop young athletes to learn a new sport, make new friends, and have fun while staying active and healthy.
The program has two water sessions for all juniors with more strength and conditioning sessions available to those who have higher goals. Please contact Tristan, the Junior Head Coach for more information.
Adult Rowers
The Head Coach runs Rowing Development sessions on Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays during the season (subject to daylight savings) for rowers of all levels.
Hawthorn RC may support and provide paid/volunteer coaches for selected crews and squads. The coach would arrange coaching of any representative rower by the Captain.
Additionally, crews/members can pay directly and privately for coaching. Please see the coaching register and private coaching register below.
Private Coaching at Hawthorn
1. Private coaching at Hawthorn Rowing Club is considered to be a fee for service arrangement between club member(s) and the contracted coach.
2. A private coach has no rights to access HRC clubhouse or equipment. The access to equipment comes from rights of HRC club members making up any crews being coached. As such, club access and bookings of any club equipment are to be made by club members only.
3. Private coaches who are not Hawthorn RC members, do not have rights to utilise Hawthorn RC coaching equipment. The exception to this is if they are part of an endorsed club program e.g. (Hawthorn RC Learn to Row, Schools Go Rowing, Junior and Youth Development and Rowing Development Squad programs).
4. Coaches wishing to access HRC coaching equipment, e.g. speed boats, must first seek Captain’s permission, providing evidence of appropriate licenses, and coaches insurance coverage. Coaches who are not registered with the rowing association are not covered by insurance and will therefore not be allowed to access this equipment.
Approved Coaches Register.
Coaches listed below are approved by HRC Captain to coach Hawthorn RC members.
Those wishing approval to coach HRC members see requirements and contact the Captain with your application. If your coach isn’t on this list.
| Name | RA Accreditation | Motor Boat | Club Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Harrison | L3 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | headcoach@hawthornrowingclub.com |
| Tristan Krstevski | L2 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | juniorrowing@hawthornrowingclub.com |
| Shane O'Connor-Smith | N/A | No | Hawthorn RC & Powerhouse RC |
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| Jackson Morrish | L2 | Yes | Mercantile RC | jackson.morrish@gmail.com |
| Charlie Watts | L1 | Yes | Banks RC | charliewatts123@gmail.com |
| Guy Besley | L1 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | gbesley@nelsonalexander.com.au |
| Max Currie | L1 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | maxtcurr@gmail.com |
| William Hexter | L1 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | williamhexter05@gmail.com |
| Daniel Stute | L1 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | danjstute@gmail.com |
| Volunteer Coaches | ||||
| Pat Freeland-Small | L2 | Yes | Hawthorn RC | patfsmall@gmail.com |
| Penny Vogan | L1 | No | Hawthorn RC | pennyvogan@gmail.com |
| Catherine Ashley | L1 | No | Hawthorn RC | catherine@dygiphy.com.au |
| Steven Sheppard | L1 | No | Hawthorn RC | bundy33op@gmail.com |
Coaching Safety/Rules
A comprehensive list of Victorian waterway maps are available on the Rowing Victoria Website.
Please remember:
Boat Lights
Coaches helmets when on bikes
Coaches bike lights when coaching in the dark
Megaphones are not permitted:
Monday to Thursday before 7 am or after 10 pm.
Friday before 7 am or after 11 pm.
Saturday and public holidays before 9 am or after 11 pm.
Sunday before 9 am or after 10 pm.
And most importantly remember to respect and look out for your fellow rowers.
