[S2] Ep. 5 - Tracy Falkenthal: Paying it Forward
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An introduction to rowing as a teen in California completely changed the trajectory of Tracy Falkenthal's life. She has spent the years since paying it forward as a member of the Army National Guard, a firefighter, a personal trainer and health coach, and rowing coach.
Today she's a member and coach at Texas Rowing Center in Austin, and is working with the Center's owner to develop and lead DEI initiatives to get "butts in seats."
Tracy’s rowing story is one of finding a way up and a way out through rowing and sport, and sharing a passion for rowing and fitness with her community.
TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Tracy’s rowing week, intro to Texas Rowing Center
7:00 - Tracy’s rowing origin story in California
14:10 - Rowing at Boston University, masters racing
20:10 - Leadership
34:00 - Guiding principles, paying it forward, DEI in rowing
38:25 - Austin, TX rowing scene, TRC programs
45:40 - USRowing Level III coaching certification
47:45 - Outside the box thinking about DEI
53:30 - Rapid Fire Q&A
[S2] Ep 5 Mentions
@theblackcoxswain (IG)
A Most Beautiful Thing
Army National Guard
Austin Rowing Club
Black Women Who Kayak+
Boston University Women’s Rowing
BLJ Community Rowing
Brannon Johnson
Caryn Davies
Chinook Performance Racing
Coeur d’Alene Rowing
Crew Room