The End of the Island Rowing Podcast

US Collegiate Rowing: Episode 5 ft. Al Acosta | Cal Berkeley W Rowing

April 27, 2023 Junior Rowing News Season 9 Episode 5
The End of the Island Rowing Podcast
US Collegiate Rowing: Episode 5 ft. Al Acosta | Cal Berkeley W Rowing
Show Notes

Fergus and Fraser take you through the upset that has sent shockwaves through the collegiate rowing scene, look back on California's trip to Washington and reflect on another awesome weekend of racing.

Are Washington Men dark horses for the national championship?

This week Fergus sits down with Al Acosta, head coach of California Berkeley women's rowing. Coach Acosta talks through his selection dilemmas, coming back and coaching his alma mater and his favourite training venue in the world.

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