Junior Pathway S&C

Scottish Rowing Junior Pathway Strength & Conditioning Programme
Develop Strength. Build Confidence. Enhance Performance.

Scottish Rowing is launching a new Junior Pathway Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Programme, providing junior athletes with access to high-quality coaching, structured training plans, and performance development support throughout the season.

The programme is designed to help young rowers develop the strength, movement skills, and training habits required to support long-term progression in the sport.

Alongside athlete development, the programme will also support coaches by providing opportunities to observe sessions, gain practical insights, and access supplementary S&C resources.

Who is it for?

The programme is open to:

• Scottish Rowing Junior Academy athletes
• Athletes involved in the GB Rowing Team U19 Trials process
• Other Scottish Rowing junior athletes (subject to available spaces)

Junior Academy athletes and selected U19 triallists will receive priority access and can attend free of charge. Remaining places will be offered to eligible junior athletes, aged J15 and above, across the pathway, subject to availability and a small attendance fee. Athletes not on the Junior Academy will be asked to pay £5 to secure their attendance at each session.

What will athletes receive?

Athletes attending the programme will benefit from:

• Face-to-face coaching from Scottish Rowing Junior Pathway S&C Coach Brandon McGill
• Access to high-quality gym-based S&C sessions
• Ongoing training programmes between pathway sessions
• Membership of the SR Pathway S&C Spond Group for communications and programme delivery
• Education and guidance to build confidence when completing S&C training independently

Coach Development Opportunities

Coaches are encouraged to attend and observe sessions.

Coaches who engage with the programme will:

• Gain insight into effective junior S&C coaching
• Access training programmes and supporting resources
• Join the SR Pathway S&C Spond Group
• Enhance their ability to support athlete development within their own clubs

 Coaches wishing to attend sessions who are not from the host club should confirm their attendance with Cara O'Donnell (cara.odonnell@scottish-rowing.org.uk) ahead of the session.

Session Dates & Venues

Sessions are capped at approximately 12 athletes to ensure a high-quality coaching experience. Athletes will be grouped according to ability and experience, rather than strictly by age category, at the discretion of the Pathway Coaching Team.

How to Apply

Junior Academy athletes and selected U19 triallists will be invited to confirm attendance through Spond.

Once priority places have been allocated, remaining spaces will be opened to the wider Scottish Rowing Junior Pathway.

Athletes can apply through the online application form.

Successful applicants will be notified by email and Spond.

Apply here:

APPLICATION LINK WILL GO LIVE SOON

For questions regarding the programme, please contact: Cara O'Donnell, Sport Programme Co-Ordinator (cara.odonnell@scottish-rowing.org.uk)

Application windows:
The application form will open three Mondays prior to each session and close two Mondays prior (i.e. 16-9 days prior to the session). Athletes will be informed if they have been selected to attend the session on the Wednesday prior to each session.