Andy’s first taster day for Molesey Juniors’ parents and others was an outstanding success, despite the river being roughed-up by wind and rain.
A large group gathered in the clubhouse for Hodge to casually outline the typical daily/monthly/yearly routine of a World Champion rower, followed by a wide-ranging question and answer session.
Having listened to graphic details of a typical Olympic training session the group were invited to follow Hodge to the gym, which they did with extreme trepidation!
The technical bits of a double, “moored” in the gym especially for the occasion, were explained and the correct use of ergo’s, expertly demonstrated by members of the Molesey junior squad.
In spite of the poor rowing conditions the majority of the group took to the water in eights, partly crewed and coxed by senior novices and juniors, expertly coached by Ted. A number of return trips to Duck Island were completed very smoothly and without incident before retiring to the bar for refreshments and excited recollections of the day.
From the positive comments made it is anticipated Ted will be receiving a number of new members over coming weeks.
Special thanks to Andy Hodge for sparing so much of his precious time, to Ted for his coaching and to all the Molesey juniors and novices for their enthusiastic help on the day.
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