I have been in touch with a few rowing coaches over the years and I want to touch on the top 5 ideas I've learned while rowing in order to get the most speed out of an individual on the Concept 2 Rowing Machine and or team boat. Let's start with on the water rowing and the top 5 things to focus on while gaining more speed in a boat. Here are my Top 5 drills, ideas, and applications to use while rowing on the water in order to optimize top speed: #1. Focus On Rowing In Small Boats Throughout The Fall Rowing Season Start rowing in pairs and fours if you can for the entire fall season. If you have the fleet or can get a bunch of pairs together to row in everyday this will drastically improve the boys ability to row. It will force them to row with great technique and skill. If you can race in pairs this is the best way to 'Seat-Race' because you can't hide in a pair like you can in a four or especially an Eight. Rowing a pair will tell you and the rower [...]