Meet the 5am Crew:
The 5AM Experienced Masters Team is a highly successful, competitive racing team. The group is fortunate to be coached by Olympic rower Tom Woodman, currently in his 12th year, who has consistently led this team to top finishes at all the top Masters regattas (8 medals and 2 course records at Head of the Charles, 11 consecutive wins at Opening Day, 5 wins at San Diego Crew Classic and more). The team environment focuses on learning how to go fast and giving the members, from novice rower to ex-collegiate athlete, all the components and support needed to reach their potential. For example, in the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta (the world’s largest regatta), of the four 5AM women who medaled, two learned how to row with the 5AM team, one came to 5AM several years ago from a different club, and one, who rowed in college, joined 5AM after more than a decade away from the sport. The men’s team also has a legacy of high profile wins with both former collegiate and beginner rowers. One learned to row at SRA 10 years ago and now has gold medals from the San Diego Crew Classic, Head of the Charles, Masters Nationals, Regionals and several local regattas. There are many success stories from this group both from a standpoint of rowing, as well as personal growth; these stories are diverse and celebrated!
Practices are primarily on-the-water workouts built around technical improvements, conditioning, racing skills, and selection of the fastest lineups. The program is designed with flexibility for those with the desire to compete at the highest level, but who also need to balance rowing with job/family obligations. We row early in the day when the water conditions are best, and by training on MWF, most weekends are free for family and other activities outside of rowing.
This team is a good fit for you if you want to reach your potential as a masters rower, have the willingness to do the work required, and want the kind of coaching and team support needed to get race results that reflect that commitment. The friendships built pursuing this quest are bonds that last a lifetime.
The 5AM Experienced Masters Team is a highly successful, competitive racing team. The group is fortunate to be coached by Olympic rower Tom Woodman, currently in his 12th year, who has consistently led this team to top finishes at all the top Masters regattas (8 medals and 2 course records at Head of the Charles, 11 consecutive wins at Opening Day, 5 wins at San Diego Crew Classic and more). The team environment focuses on learning how to go fast and giving the members, from novice rower to ex-collegiate athlete, all the components and support needed to reach their potential. For example, in the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta (the world’s largest regatta), of the four 5AM women who medaled, two learned how to row with the 5AM team, one came to 5AM several years ago from a different club, and one, who rowed in college, joined 5AM after more than a decade away from the sport. The men’s team also has a legacy of high profile wins with both former collegiate and beginner rowers. One learned to row at SRA 10 years ago and now has gold medals from the San Diego Crew Classic, Head of the Charles, Masters Nationals, Regionals and several local regattas. There are many success stories from this group both from a standpoint of rowing, as well as personal growth; these stories are diverse and celebrated!
Practices are primarily on-the-water workouts built around technical improvements, conditioning, racing skills, and selection of the fastest lineups. The program is designed with flexibility for those with the desire to compete at the highest level, but who also need to balance rowing with job/family obligations. We row early in the day when the water conditions are best, and by training on MWF, most weekends are free for family and other activities outside of rowing.
This team is a good fit for you if you want to reach your potential as a masters rower, have the willingness to do the work required, and want the kind of coaching and team support needed to get race results that reflect that commitment. The friendships built pursuing this quest are bonds that last a lifetime.
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5am Novice TeamThe 5AM Novice Team will take a beginner to the next level of rowing and racing. The focus is on developing technique, rowing as a team, and building fitness. Rowers will compete on the novice team for one to two years. It is expected that rowers become proficient at rowing in all boats (1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+, 8+).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three-step Learn to Row series or equivalent. |
5am Experienced Racing TeamThe 5AM Experienced Masters Racing Team is a competitive racing team and has won the vast majority of SRA medals from the top regattas. It is the best for people who want to compete at the highest level but also need to juggle rowing with job/family obligations. Our #1 priority and focus is on learning how to go fast. We row early in the day when the water conditions are the best. By training MWF you have most weekends free to be with the family or do other things outside rowing. You will be coached by Olympic rower Tom Woodman, in his 12th year coaching 5AM, who has lead this team to most of the top results to come out of Sammamish. This team is a good fit for you if you have the competitive drive and time to commit to becoming a top level rower and want results.
Prerequisites: One full year of novice rowing or coach approval |
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5am Team Details
The 5AM Team has the components necessary to be successful at the highest level:
- Year round training program built around preparation for the most important regattas.
- Focused on-the-water workouts built around technical improvements, conditioning, racing skills, and selection of the fastest lineups.
- A philosophy of helping every individual on the team reach their potential.
- A variety of criteria are used to make boat selections based on boat moving ability including erg tests, coach observations, and most importantly seat racing results.
- Experienced coaching staff. Head coach Tom Woodman is in his 12th year coaching the 5am Masters Team and knows what it takes to compete at the highest level.
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