Rowing 🚣 lessons with
Becca Kimball
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Rowing 🚣 lessons with
Becca Kimball
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$57per lesson after trial✨
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5.0
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Coach Rating
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About your rowing coach
I am a former All-American collegiate rower who trained with the U.S. National Team. I have coached middle and high school rowing for 5 years. Coaching is one of my favorite activities, and I love helping students master the erg!
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Newton, Massachusetts
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Years Playing: 15 years
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Given: 1 lesson
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Accomplishments
➕National Team invitee; NCAA All-American
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe'll start by getting you properly set up on the erg: damper setting, foot stretcher height, and how to read the monitor. From there, I'll introduce the stroke in its simplest form, breaking it into the four parts (catch, drive, finish, recovery) and drilling each piece slowly before linking them together. We'll keep the intensity low and the focus entirely on movement, so you leave understanding the sequence and rhythm of a clean stroke.
Lesson 11+At this stage we train with purpose toward your goals. We'll structure varied workouts (intervals, longer steady pieces, pacing challenges) and use the data to track progress and target weaknesses. We'll also fine-tune technique under fatigue, since form tends to break down when you're tired, and build the mental side of pushing through hard pieces. The focus here is turning solid technique into real, repeatable erg fitness!
Lesson 4-10Now that the movement is solid, we start building fitness. We'll work on consistent stroke rates, connecting power smoothly through the drive, and controlling your breathing over longer pieces. Sessions introduce steady-state rowing, interval work, and pacing using the monitor (splits, stroke rate, distance) so you learn to read your own output and row efficiently for longer.
Lesson 2-3We'll sharpen the order of the stroke (legs, then body, then arms on the drive, reversing on the recovery) and clean up the most common beginner habits like rushing the slide or opening the back too early. Expect lots of pause drills and segmented rowing at a controlled pace. The goal is to make the correct sequence feel automatic before we add any real intensity.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe'll start by talking through your rowing background, training history, and what you're targeting (a 2K PR, longer-distance performance, or general erg fitness). From there, I'll watch you row at a few different rates and intensities to diagnose technical inefficiencies and see how your stroke holds up under load. You'll leave with a clear picture of your strengths, your limiters, and the plan we'll build from.
Lesson 11+Now we put it all together under pressure! Test pieces, simulated races, and high-intensity intervals that demand both physical output and technical discipline when fatigued. We'll refine your race plan, sharpen your mental approach to hard efforts, and use the data to track progress and adjust. The goal at this stage is execution: translating fitness and technique into your best possible performance when it counts.
Lesson 4-10This is where we build performance. We'll structure training across energy systems (steady-state aerobic work, threshold intervals, and race-pace pieces) and dial in your pacing strategy using splits and stroke rate. We'll work on holding target splits efficiently, managing stroke rate vs. power, and developing the ability to surge and recover within a piece. Programming adapts to your specific goals and how your body responds.
Lesson 2-3We'll go deep on the details that separate good rowers from efficient ones: maximizing the leg drive, sequencing power cleanly through the body and arms, and eliminating energy leaks at the catch and finish. Expect targeted drills, controlled pieces, and immediate feedback using both video and the monitor. These sessions establish your technical baseline and pacing benchmarks.
Youth players
Working with kidsFor young kids, my rowing sessions are built around fun, fundamentals, and confidence. The erg can feel repetitive, so I keep energy high by breaking technique into simple, game-like challenges and mixing in short, playful pieces that hold their attention. We focus on the core building blocks (the basic stroke sequence, posture, and rhythm) through age-appropriate cues that make sense to them. The goal at this stage is to build coordination and a genuine enjoyment of rowing while laying down good habits early. It is also critical at this stage to develop good technique on the erg to prevent injury.
Working with teenagersFor teenagers, my sessions combine real technical work with the intensity and accountability they'll face in competitive rowing. We focus on building an efficient, powerful stroke and then applying it through structured fitness work, pacing, and interval training tailored to their goals. I push them to compete, read their own data on the monitor, and take ownership of their progress, while creating an environment where they feel supported enough to push through hard pieces and grow as athletes.
What you need to bringErg if at student’s house
What I can bringErg at a gym
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!