FISA has developed a coaching framework following the guidelines of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE). This framework consists of 4 levels covering basics up to modules for a Head Coach.

Each level corresponds with specific skills and knowledge for coaching roles. For an overview of these roles:

FISA Coaching Framework

FISA is compiling and developing materials for level 1 and other modules. FISA's member federations have many coach education resources readily available. In addition, seminars and conferences add to the overall knowledge of coaching in rowing.

Please find a basic training programme for clubs below: 

FISA_Club_training_program

This Learn To Row Book covers the basics of rowing and is aimed for teaching beginners.

Learn to Row Handbook

In addition, FISA recommends these guidelines on safety:

FISA’s Minimum Guidelines for the Safe Practice of Rowing

Coaching Manual Level II

Coaching Manual Level II (Russian, old version)

Coaching Manual Level III

Coaching Manual Level III (Russian, old version)

Level 4: Table of contents

Level 4: Chapter 1: Current trends

Level 4: Chapter 2: Advanced Rowing Technique

Level 4: Chapter 3: Biomechanics of Rowing

Level 4: Chapter 4: Advanced Physiology

Level 4: Chapter 5: Women's issues

Level 4: Chapter 6: Training Theory and Planning

Level 4: Chapter 7: Overtraining and Regeneration

Level 4: Chapter 8: Peaking and Race Preparation

Level 4: Chapter 9: Monitoring and Performance Assessment

Level 4: Chapter 10: Nutrition for Rowing

Level 4: Chapter 11: Mental Training and Psychology

Level 4: Chapter 12: Management and Coaching

Check the pages of each event to stay updated on schedules, entries, weather etc. 

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FISA annually organises the Coaches Conference and the Youth Coaches Conference.

In 2016, the Coaches Conference was organised in Vancouver B.C., Canada from 26-28 January. The presentations from the event can be found here. 

To view content and materials from previous conferences click here.