Mindfulness Meditation: A Game Changer in Competitive Sports Training
Hello, I’m Guy Monseair, Head Coach and Executive Director at City Island Rowing. In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive sports environment, mental clarity and focus are as crucial as physical agility and strength. This is why mindfulness meditation has become an integral part of our training regime. I believe it’s a game changer for athletes, […]
Eco-Friendly Practices in Sports Programs: Leading by Example
Hello everyone, I’m Guy Monseair, the Head Coach and Executive Director at City Island Rowing. As someone who has spent countless hours on the water, I’ve developed a profound appreciation for the natural environments in which we train and compete. Today, I want to discuss the importance of integrating eco-friendly practices into sports programs and […]
Harnessing Setbacks: Turning Failures into Fuel for Success
Hello, I’m Guy Monseair, the Head Coach and Executive Director at City Island Rowing. Today, I want to tackle a subject that’s close to my heart and integral to the philosophy I impart to my athletes—how to harness setbacks and turn them into a stepping stone for success. The Inevitability of Setbacks First off, it’s […]
The Ripple Effect: How Coaches Can Extend Their Influence Beyond the Boat
Hello, I’m Guy Monseair, the Head Coach and Executive Director at City Island Rowing in Bronx, NY. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that the role of a coach transcends the physical boundaries of sports facilities—it echoes through all aspects of an athlete’s life. Today, I’d like to share how coaches can extend their […]
Eco-Conscious Coaching: Promoting Sustainability in Sports Programs
Hello, everyone! I’m Guy Monseair, the head coach at City Island Rowing, and today I want to talk about a topic that’s incredibly important to me both personally and professionally— the responsibility and opportunity that we have as coaches to make our athletes eco friendly! As someone who’s spent a lifetime surrounded by nature, from […]
Building Resilience: How Rowing Coaches Foster Mental Toughness in Athletes
Hello, I’m Guy Monseair, Head Coach of City Island Rowing, and today I want to delve into a topic that is often overlooked and yet crucial in the world of competitive sports—building resilience and mental toughness in athletes. In rowing, as in many other sports, the mental challenges are often as demanding as the physical […]