Switching Seats: Charlotte Bentrim & Michaela Donnelly on Coxing AND Rowing

About this episode

Susan and Isa interview Charlotte Bentrim and Michaela Donnelly about their experiences in rowing and coxing.

PCR rowers-turned-coxswains Susan and Isa interview Charlotte Bentrim and Michaela Donnelly. Charlotte has both rowed and coxed for Drexel, raced for Vesper over the summer, and coached at Conestoga this past year. Michaela coaches at PCR and both rowed and coxed for PCR and Marietta College. 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: Susan, Isa

Guests: Charlotte Bentrim, Michaela Donnelly

Topics covered

• rowing
• coxing
• coaching
• sports
• youth development

Keywords

• rowing
• coxing
• coaches
• Philadelphia City Rowing
• youth sports

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Drexel, Vesper, Conestoga, PCR, Marietta College, Philadelphia City Rowing

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