A Passion for the Machine: At The Thousand's Kevin Leslie

About this episode

Lilly and Sasha interview Kevin Leslie about his coaching philosophy and the origins of At The Thousand.

Philadelphia City Rowing varsity captains Lilly and Sasha interview Kevin Leslie, founder and head coach of At The Thousand. They discuss the origins of At The Thousand, Kevin's philosophy on training and testing, and how he approaches longer pieces. Listen to the end for Kevin's special announcement regarding the Philadelphia Indoor Classic! Rowing Pieces is the student-led podcast of Philadelphia City Rowing’s media and communication internship. Students are building communication and outreach skills that support success in college and career pathways. To support Philadelphia City Rowing in its mission to create a unique, comprehensive and free after-school enrichment experience for young people in the school district of Philadelphia by offering a mix of competitive rowing, academic mentorship, and wellness education, visit https://www.philadelphiacityrowing.org/give .

People in this episode

Hosts: Lilly, Sasha

Guest: Kevin Leslie

Topics covered

• rowing
• training philosophy
• athletic performance
• youth sports
• coaching

Keywords

• rowing
• coaching
• training
• youth sports
• Philadelphia Indoor Classic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: At The Thousand, Philadelphia City Rowing

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