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High School Athlete PR’s on 2k Erg

Athlete Profile of the Month

“Now when I present myself to coaches, I feel like an athlete.

Not a junior rower” – Olivia McShea, 17, Peddie School

By Yasemin Watkins

Olivia McShea was a developing junior rower looking to sustain the momentum she established during an intensive rowing camp in the summer of ‘09.  To continue her progress, she set aggressive goals for the 2010 C.R.A.S.H. B’s.  Olivia and her mother, Anne Marie McShea, turned to Coach Kaehler for a training program tailored to help Olivia meet her objectives.

“I love his attitude,” said Olivia of training with Coach Kaehler.  “I’m a positive person, and I want to be around positive people.”

“Before (Coach Kaehler’s program), I thought I was a strong rower, compared to the club team.  It turned out I had a lot of weaknesses.  Not only did Coach Kaehler make me stronger, but he also gave me the tools to transfer this knowledge to the rowing stroke.”

“(During the program), I lost a lot of weight … gained better posture … felt more athletic .  I became more confident.”

Of her decision to consult Coach Kaehler to design the program that would help daughter Olivia meet her goals for the C.R.A.S.H. B’s and beyond, Mrs. McShea commented, “He’s an athlete’s coach.   There’s no one better.”

“He looks at you individually, and helps address hurdles.  He shares his knowledge of training and development.  Now, Olivia can keep this knowledge forever.”

Using Coach Kaehler’s three-month training program Olivia subsequently dropped more than 20 seconds on her 2K score at the 2010 CRASH B’s.

Congratulations Olivia!

Collegiate rower is able to resume strenuous training!

Coach Kaehler’s Body Balance program is an excellent process to help get through back pain and back to rowing. The entire process is very transparent and the exercises and stretches are explained in ways that make sense and help the athlete understand the source of the pain rather than just treating the symptoms. After seeing Coach Kaehler for a Body Balance evaluation I was back on the erg in 3 weeks, and 4 weeks after that I was able to complete a strenuous winter training trip with no pain. The Body Balance program is definitely worthwhile for anyone who is struggling with back pain and wants to get back to rowing without it.

Hugh – Collegiate Rower

Testimonials from the December 13th “Strength Training for Rowers” Clinic

“Bob Kaehler’s clinic is an excellent opportunity for any rower aspiring to improve their performance. As a certified strength and conditioning specialist who has worked with professional athletes as well as young school-aged athletes, I regularly attend clinics throughout the year in an effort to stay at the top of my field. I can unequivocally state that Bob Kaehler’s rowing strength seminar was as good as I’ve ever attended.”

Comments about the presentation format:

“Excellent presentation and extremely personable with all participants. It was very professional but delivered in an informal manner that created an optimal learning environment”

Comments on the value of this all day event:

“Excellent value given world-class athletic background combined with physical therapy and strength and conditioning credentials.”

Bryan Briddell, CSCS

Owner/Director Saratoga Peak Performance

“…A Revelation.” Veteran Rower Reflects on Structural Evaluation by Coach Kaehler

My structural evaluation with Bob Kaehler was a revelation.  While doing a thorough check of my strengths and weaknesses, he quickly pinpointed a few weaknesses and imbalances that need attention.  Everything he said resonated with my own experience.  He proposed a very manageable regime of stretching and strengthening exercises for me, and I am amazed that in a brief time I see real improvement in my rowing stroke, getting noticeably more meters per stroke.   I also have an increased awareness of how my body is working, and can notice and correct errors that were going unnoticed.  The evaluation process was very interesting, and I was very pleased with the outcome.

Jan Stone

Princeton, NJ

Testimonials from the November 22nd “Strength Training for Rowers” Clinic

“The Strength Training for Rowers clinic has given me the knowledge to build an effective program around my own specific needs, both as a coach and an athlete. Knowing the anatomy and the purpose behind typical strength training methods allows me to design the most efficient and balanced program for my rowers.  This clinic has undoubtedly added a great deal of quality to all of my rowing programs”.

Josh Gautreau
Head Coach and Program Developer
River Rowing Association

“ I enjoyed the clinic very much, and would definitely recommend it to all coaches and athletes who are involved in the sport of rowing.  Coach Kaehler’s knowledge and overall presentation was extremely impressive, and the hands on approach with almost 1 on 1 attention was incredible.”

Thank you so much for your time, enthusiasm, and energy.

Bonnie M.

Rowing Coach,

Philadelphia, PA

EARC Lightweight Enjoys Rowing, Again!!

For years I had recurring back pain from rowing.  It wasn’t anything to keep me out of the sport until I began dramatically increasing the volume and intensity of my workouts, and then I found that the pain was too great to row.  I saw a chiropractor, a sports therapist and everyone in between, but nobody could solve the problem.  After several weeks of not rowing but not feeling any better, I met with Coach Kaehler (the night before the 2009 Head of the Charles!).  It was clear that he understood the way the athlete’s body works far more intricately than anyone I had met with previously.  He determined the source of the problem, and assigned me a routine of simple yet effective stretches and strengthening exercises to work on.  A few weeks later, I am nearly pain free, and am finally able to practice every day.  I am convinced that Coach Kaehler is the reason for my improvement, and can’t thank him enough for meeting with me.

Freshman EARC -Lightweight

**  This evaluation process was not done as a medical treatment.  This approach corrects strength and flexibility imbalances that limit performance in all athlete’s.  It is always recommended that individuals with symptoms be treated by a medical practitioner first!

Head of the Charles Results

We want to congratulate all of Coach Kaehler clients who participated at the Head of the Charles on October 17-18, 2009.

Michael Stolper – Grand Master’s Single -  1st place

This is the second year (2008, 2009 gold medal winner) Coach Kaehler has helped Michael to a 1st place finish.  Michael is the only athlete in this event who won medals in both 2008 and 2009.  Great job Michael!!!

Bridget Gribben  – Youth Double – 2nd place

Bridget rows on the water for Molly Konopka at Episcopal Academy and had a great year to date.  Coach Kaehler has assisted Bridget with her strength training program and additional ergometer work beyond her regular training plan from Molly.  Congratulations to Bridget, Emily and Molly

Jamie Koven, Rich Caputo, and Porter Collins – Championship Eight – 14th place

The Brown Alumni 8+ fared well in the championship eight placing ahead of many top college programs.   This race is now loaded with many National Team Boats.  These guys had one practice before the event and it seemed to go fast.

St. Joe’s Prep rower returns to rowing after a “Structural Evaluation”!

“The back pain I had before working with Coach Kaehler was extensive.  I had trouble walking up and down steps and in between classes.  I received cortisone shots and saw a physical therapist, but the pain never subsided.  Coach Kaehler, who worked as the strength and conditioning coach for the St. Joe’s Prep’s rowing team this year, put me through his structural evaluation.   Within a few minutes of being evaluated by Coach Kaehler he had identified the source of my back pain, and then he instructed me on the corrective exercises which helped to restore my musculoskeletal balance which corrected my problem.  Within three weeks I was finishing entire workouts without pain and by continuing to do the exercises I had a successful and pain free rowing season.  I cannot thank him enough for allowing me the opportunity to compete again.”

Matt Krmpotich

St. Joe’s Preparatory College Rower, 2009

Junior Athletes Andrew and Chris Shlaepfer set sights on college rowing

Juniors Andrew and Chris Schlaepfer, Participants,

Coach Kaehler’s Training Camp, Pocock Rowing Center

Phil Schlaepfer (53) and his two sons, Andrew (17) and Chris (16) recently participated in Kaehler’s February weekend training camp, at the Pocock Rowing Center in Seattle, Wa.  Phil Schlaepfer rowed in college at the Naval Academy.  He rowed in the varsity crew for 4 years.

Phil comments on his sons’ experience at Kaehler’s camp:

“I am thrilled that my sons Andrew (17) and Chris (16) enjoy rowing.  I would like to give them the opportunity to take their rowing to the level of success they are capable of.

Bob was clearly an elite rower. It was impressive to see him pull on the erg, and know how incredibly strong he is. He is current in his approach to training, and is aware of what’s important to train for peak performance.

He really inspired and motivated Andrew and Chris.  They now train 5 days a week at their high school, and (separately) lift 3 days a week using Bob’s techniques and handouts.

Since completing the camp two months ago, both sons have significantly improved their erg splits, and have since set additional aggressive goals for the summer.

Bob gave them the confidence to move forward in their training and goals which now include college rowing.”

Sara Sargent’s Structural Evaluation

The “structural evaluation” test which Bob put me through is a valuable tool to determine an athlete’s weaknesses and strengths. My testing was sport specific, rowing. Bob then demonstrated and set up a “corrective exercise” program which can be easily incorporated along with one’s training goals, i.e., my erg/rowing and weight lifting. For me more so than ever, it is imperative that I follow through with the program probably for the rest of my life, as I have a long history of back issues – injuries and accidents from the past.

Congratulations on Winning the CRASH-B’s 2009

Sara Sargent, Veteran Rower

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