Testimonials
"Masters Coaching taught me
that becoming a highly competitive rower was not out of my realm of
possibilities. I was instructed thoughtfully; I was encouraged to ask
questions; and I had so much fun that I was sad to see it all come to an
end. If this were a yearly thing, I would look forward to it the same
way I look forward to my favorite holidays."
Teina Lucas, Los Gatos Rowing Club
“Mayrene
Earle is the most accepting, encouraging and positive coach I have ever
had the privilege of being around. (I was a physical education major
and teacher, so I’ve seen quite a few.) She coaches each person
individually, seeing minute little things to improve that give big results.
The drills worked on each part of the stroke until we put it all together
and it resulted in a long, easy stroke that worked beautifully and really
moved the boat. We came together as a crew! . . . I will attend Mayrene
Earle’s clinics whenever I can.”
Carolyn Pope, Lemon Bay Crew, Sarasota, FL
“My coach said she could not believe how much I improved [at camp].
The camp by far has been the best thing I have ever experienced! It
was so nice to be around people who had so much positive energy and
zest for life. I can't even put into words how much I learned. . . .
I felt like I was ready for the Olympics!”
Megan S., Minn.
“I feel remiss in not thanking you sooner for what I have been
going around telling folks was absolutely a PEAK lifetime experience.
You truly earned my trust. . . . And everything I learned (which was
much) was truly secondary to the fact that I had a blast. You and your
staff are amazing -- sort of like the perfect blend of expert technical
coaching with a fun and loving psychotherapist at the helm.”
Donna T., Mass.
“We did our 4 x 2k's in shifts today, and some of the guys (fairly
big rowing kahunas) were watching and pointing at me . . . while I was
doing mine. After our workout they told me I had the best shoulder movement,
opening at the catch, and upper body-arm-hand timing, and [they said],
‘Who the hell taught you that?’ So I told them . . . about
the Great and Awesome coach Mayrene Earle, who can fix your stroke in
3 OTW sessions!”
Mary Wynne-Wynter, Cambridge, Mass.
“Mayrene Earle changed my life! I’ve been working out for
over thirty years: I’ve participated in competitive sports, mountaineering
expeditions, and professional training programs and seminars, but in
a few short months, Mayrene has brought me to a place of personal growth
and development I did not think possible at this stage of my life. She
has helped me to formulate personal and professional goals, to identify
my strengths and weaknesses, and to develop a plan for achieving those
goals. And she made it fun! She is an exceptional coach -- inspiring,
creative, patient, and compassionate. With her energy and enthusiasm,
and her famous sense of humor, she combines technical expertise with
thoughtful motivational methodology to create an unparalleled coaching
experience. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She’s truly
outstanding!”
Helen Fremont, Esq., Boston
“I want you to have feedback on your incredible people skills,
your coaching talent and your positive outlook. You are the ‘Best.’
I had the time of my life, learned so much, not to mention that I grew
6 inches in one week. You have endless enthusiasm. You are warm, funny
and brilliant in your teaching ability. You found positive in each and
every one of us, even when all 8 blades were dropping in at different
times. We never got discouraged because of the way in which you handled
our errors. I like that in a person a lot, but it is invaluable in a
coach. You have a gift, and thank you for sharing it with us.”
Jane Schmiege, Englewood, Fla.
“I've gotten so much from . . . your newsletter. I love that I'm
able to translate the written advice to strokes on the water! I'm passing
this issue on to my rowing partner in Waterloo. Your advice is easy
to apply. Thanks!”
Deb Klingaman, Waterloo Rowing Club, Iowa