Olympic Games
I have been involved in 4, soon to be 5 Olympic Games. I Rowed at 3 Games, worked as part of the Team GB HQ staff in Beijing 2008 and will be part of the Team GB staff in London 2012.
Olympic Gold
My proudest moment came at the Sydney Olympics where I was part of the Men’s 8+ who won the Gold Medal, the only British crew to have done so since 1912. I hope that this will change in 2012!
Managing Change
Much of my rowing career ended in disappointment, but with 2 years to go before the 2000 Olympics we under went a huge change in approach which resulted in our results changing dramatically, we went from 7th to 1st. If you want to find out more about the change read my book ‘Will it Make the Boat Go faster’.
Team GB
In July 2009 I was employed by the British Olympic Association to set up their Home Advantage Programme, having done all I could usefully do I left in May 2011 but continue to work for them on an ad hoc basis.
British Rowing and World Rowing Junior Champs
Whilst I no longer compete I am still passionate about sport and I will continue to be involved in sport. I have volunteered at a number of international rowing events in the UK including being Chairman of the Organising Committee of the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships. I am a Steward of Henley Royal Regatta and I look for ward to being involved for many years to come.
Helping Teams make their ‘boats’ go faster
I have also run workshops and spoken to teams and individuals from numerous sports including, Rugby league, American Football, Football, Handball, rowing, Canoeing to name but a few.