From indoor rowing and flat water masters, beach sprints and coastal, to ocean adventures – let’s explore rowing culture.
SSN founders Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan are a couple of rowing enthusiasts with nearly 40 years of rowing, coaching, and coxing experience between us. We could talk about this sport for days, and regularly find ourselves comparing notes on the perfect stroke, caring for our bodies, and creating welcoming spaces in boats and boathouses. We invite you to be a part of the conversation.
Coach Nicki Plucinski: “First, Do Hard Things”
Steady State Podcast S7E2
Nicki Plucinski discovered rowing as a teenager in Australia, and though “woefully uninformed” going into her first 2k race, Nicki’s effort caught her coach’s attention and that day left a lasting impression. Nearly 30 years later, Nicki has turned that early experience into the mission behind Ratio Theory Rowing – to give athletes the attention, direction, and information they need to succeed.
Coffee Chat on IG Live
Fridays @ 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET
Grab your favorite mug and join us on IG Live for that virtual post-practice coffee with teammates vibe every Friday. We always ask about your rowing week and talk training, coaching, and coxing. We riff off of your comments to chat about everything from second breakfast and callouses, to building trust with teammates, leadership skills, and creating inclusive boathouses. What do you want to talk about this week?
Allies with Oars: Every Rower Counts
Creating truly inclusive racing opportunities.
Allies with Oars champions inclusion and accessibility for rowers of all gender identities. We’ve built competitive lineups for major regattas, sparked important conversations, and pushed for gender-expansive inclusion at every level of the sport. Rowing needs visible advocates who believe in racing opportunities that challenge the gender binary and foster true belonging. Join the conversation here.
USRowing Anita DeFrantz Award Recipient
When we started Steady State Network in 2020, we wondered “will anyone notice?” We owe a HUGE thanks to everyone who has noticed, supported, and encouraged us; and had fun and pushed boundaries with us. In 2024, we were honored to receive the USRowing Anita DeFrantz Award, recognizing an individual or organization achieving measurable success in expanding diversity opportunities in rowing. READ MORE