Rowing Solves Things: Arshay Cooper

About this episode

Arshay Cooper discusses his journey in rowing and leadership with PCR student-athlete Rakimah and Coach Nick.

PCR student-athlete Rakimah and Coach Nick interview Arshay Cooper, founder of A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund. They learn how he came to the sport of rowing, the lessons in leadership he learned as the Captain of Maley Crew, the first all-Black high school rowing team, and what he's enjoyed most about promoting his new book, Let Me Be Real With You . 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: Rakimah, Coach Nick

Guest: Arshay Cooper

Topics covered

• rowing
• leadership
• inclusion
• youth development
• sports education

Keywords

• rowing
• leadership
• inclusion
• youth sports
• Philadelphia City Rowing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: A Most Beautiful Thing Inclusion Fund, Philadelphia City Rowing

Books & works: Let Me Be Real With You

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