Teaching Beginners on the Ergo

Teaching beginners is a huge responsibility. Please do it well, as what they learn in the first year of rowing sets their technique and their standard for years to come.

If the athlete wants to only​ row on an ergo, these videos will give them an excellent start.  If they are interested in rowing in a boat PLEASE educate them on the ergo first as this will make the boat experience more fun and certainly more productive.

It is very hard to change rowing habits once learnt.  Therefore ,please do it well from the beginning.

To complete watching these videos it will take less than 1 hour, but be aware that there is a lot of information contained in them and you may need to revisit.  However, if you follow what we outline in this course you will be able to coach to a high standard.
Summary Video and Introduction: (3mins)
Here we explain the basics. 

For further detailed information please look at the below Part 1 and Part 2 demonstration videos and take care.

Further links are listed below and if you want more information beyond this page please look in the Rowing Library on the site

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How to Learn on an Ergo Part 1: (17mins)

​​This video of Ken teaching Jess how to row on an ergo covers all of the vital aspects.  If beginners can take note of what is contained here they will row quite well in a short period of time.  

It is worth noting that prior to assisting with this video Jess had not rowed and had not been coached in rowing.
How to Learn on an Ergo Part 2: (19mins)

In this video we have a collection of shorter videos that demonstrate certain aspects of ergo technique that are useful for athletes once they have mastered Part 1.

Please use these techniques to improve the skills of the beginners and those at the next level.

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Further Relevant Videos for Viewing:
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Once you have worked through Part 1 and Part 2, we suggest choose from the videos below for further information  Also please look in the Rowing Library for more videos (both summary and detailed):