TESTIMONIALS

Scott Gault > US Olympic Squad 2008, M 4X

After rowing for 8 years, racing in national and international events, Carlos was able to improve my stroke in more ways than I could imagine.  When I met Carlos (spring '06) I was training for the World Championships.  After watching my partner and I row just a few times he was able to fully dissect my stroke and explain to me in a very clear manner what I needed to improve in order to compete against the worlds best.  Not only did his instruction make perfect sense, he showed me video of myself and the last few world champions in the pair, which allowed me to continually work on my stroke while rowing on my own.  I can honestly say Carlos is the best technical rowing coach I have ever met.  I'm sure you'll find he will work for you too.

Ursula James > Head of the Charles Winner, W 1X

I came to Carlos with a dream of going to the Olympics. He took that dream and put the steps in place needed to reach my full potential. Carlos continually researches how to integrate professionalism into rowing, meaning how to use the best technologies, the best training methods and how to be the most efficient in rowing training. We use the Rowperfect as the prime alternative to the water, and I feel how closely the power used on the Rowperfect matches the application on the water. Together with constant communication, he also analyzes minute details of how the training is working for me, making sure we minimize injuries. This is a great journey that I’m on, and with the support from the Dinares-Dykema family, I know I’m going to achieve unbelievable things.

Matthew Weatherley-White> Extreme Adventure Sports

Having rowed primarily in the early 80’s, competing at a national and international level, I have recently, tentatively, re-entered the rowing world. Unsure if I would be able to lower myself into a boat again without feeling an obsessive need to compete, I have rowed only occasionally over the past 20 years, choosing instead to pursue cross country-skiing, bike racing, mountaineering and, more recently, adventure racing. This distant relationship with the sport may be about to end, and the reason would be Carlos. His genuine enthusiasm for the beauty of rowing, his deep appreciation for the skill required to master it, and his sophisticated understanding of the mechanics behind the stroke combined to re-ignite a passion for a sport that I thought had faded. After only two sessions with Carlos, my stroke had been re-crafted and my enthusiasm re-kindled. I am absolutely confident that any rower, of any ability, will benefit from time with Carlos. I already look forward to my next time in the boat with him.

 

Jill Gardner> Winner at the '09 FISA master's regatta in Vienna, WD4x, WE2x and WE1x

I returned to rowing in 2008 after abandoning it for over two decades.  I had rowed in my youth but never realized my potential, and am now back as a master to see what I can accomplish.  I sought out Carlos as I had many uncertainties about my technique and was concerned about wasting time in the boat.   It’s unbelievable how quickly Carlos turned this around!  He always has clear answers to my many questions, and the Row Perfect is an amazing tool.   It helps one focus on individual components of the rowing stroke and provides immediate feedback showing how each part of the stroke contributes to total power output   I’ve learned a phenomenal amount from Carlos, not only in the details of rowing but also in the bigger picture of training and competing.   I now  know what needs to be done to get where I want to go.  I’m inspired by Carlos.  He’s a man who follows his passions and helps others realize their dreams

 

Karen Sommer> Master rower and loving it!

The RowPerfect and Carlos Dinares are a powerful combination for learning effective rowing. The ability to see real-time data from each stroke, along with Carlos’ instructions and workouts, are an incredibly efficient way to learn to feel what makes a boat fast. I love to go out in my single afterwards and find that same feel and speed. Working with Carlos has been such an amazing opportunity- I feel like my understanding of the rowing stroke grows exponentially with each session!