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My experiences - Johan Flodin

Johan Flodin, has been awarded the 2013 World Rowing Coach of the year. For good reason: He is the man behind Norway's incredible World Championship results where the men's double scull and the men's lightweight double scull won gold. Flodin is a former Olympian himself, having raced in Atlanta in 1996. Following which, he worked with 2010s World Champion women's single sculler: Frida Svensson. Only after London 2012, did Flodin take the position as the Head Rowing Coach in Norway.  Johan Flodin's talk Flodin's talk covered the following topics: - Norway structure: Two main centers with 4 regions. One paid coach with 11 athletes in the elite group.  - Long term development: A review of the structure.  - Training: Focussed...

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