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Presented by Paul Thompson, an internationally successful rowing and sculling coach, this film is a unique opportunity to see the techniques of Britain's best rowers in training and to hear tips and advice from them and their coaches. Illustrated with footage from the Olympics and the World Championships, it is an accessible account of an inspiring sport. DVD conrents: Biomechanical principles of rowing and sculling, stroke components, rowing and sculling exercises, physiology and training, land training, mental skills and racing strategies. This DVD is a companion to his best-selling book Sculling - Training, Technique and PErformance also published by Crowood Press. AUTHOR: Paul Thompson is the Amateur Association's Chief Coach for Women and Lightweights. He has coached world-champion crews for both Australia and Great Britain. SELLING POINTS: - Explains through clear, key points how to improve your performance on the water - Essential viewing for coaches and rowers at all levels. - Interviews from the leading figures in GB Rowing Squad. - Produced to the highest standards with full play option and clear divisions. Running Time: 87 minutes

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Paul Thompson is GB Rowing Team's Chief Coach for Women and Lightweights and has coached World and Olympic champions both for his native Australia and for Great Britain. In 2007 he was the International Rowing Federation's Coach of the Year and was awarded the MBE for services to rowing in 2013.

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