USRowing is pleased to announce the formation of the Task Force on USRowing High Performance. The group will review and analyze USRowing's high performance systems, structures, resources and policies following the 2016 Olympic cycle.
A comprehensive report that outlines findings and recommendations, including the setting of performance markers for the next four years, will be presented to the USRowing Board of Directors and CEO at the December meeting in Springfield, Mass. The Task Force's report will have a profound impact on how USRowing's funds and resources are used to develop and retain athletes over the next quadrennial.
"The conclusion of the Olympic cycle provides a natural opportunity to assess our position in the world and reset our goals while the team is in transition before the next cycle starts in full," said USRowing CEO, Glenn Merry. "This is the first time in a decade that we have done a full review of how we approach the national team programs, and a lot has changed in those 10 years. We want to ensure USRowing is best positioned to fully engage all of our strengths in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020."
Task Force members include:
Kris Thorsness, co-chair
Christine Collins, co-chair
Charlie Cole
Megan Cooke Carcagno
Larry Gluckman
Gregg Hartsuff
Megan Kalmoe
Jamie Koven
Meghan O'Leary
Mike Teti
The Task Force is comprised of a broad spectrum of respected individuals with relevant rowing backgrounds that include elite, club and collegiate coaches, national team athletes, former and current team members, representation from the USRowing High Performance Committee and the National Rowing Foundation.
"This is a fantastic assembly of individuals who care deeply about high performance rowing, the success of our team and the future of our athletes," said Erin O'Connell, USRowing Board of Directors Chair. "I am so pleased that each of them agreed to serve and am thankful for their commitment."
The Task Force begins their work this week, with the objective to complete their mission with a presentation to the USRowing Board at the December meeting in Springfield, Mass.