High-Performance Rowing Coaching & Consulting


From Olympic Success to Personalized Coaching -Bringing Elite-Level Training to You
High-Performance Rowing Coaching & Consulting
From Olympic Success to Personalised Coaching - Bringing Elite-Level Training to You
High-Performance Rowing Coaching & Consulting
From Olympic Success to Personalised Coaching - Bringing Elite-Level Training to You

A Legacy of Excellence
A Legacy of Excellence
A Legacy of Excellence
With a track record of coaching Olympians, national champions, and high-performance teams, Roger Barrow brings world-class rowing expertise to athletes, teams, and organizations. Whether you're chasing gold or refining your technique, Roger’s tailored coaching approach helps you reach your peak.
With a track record of coaching Olympians, national champions, and high-performance teams, Roger Barrow brings world-class rowing expertise to athletes, teams, and organizations. Whether you're chasing gold or refining your technique, Roger’s tailored coaching approach helps you reach your peak.
With a track record of coaching Olympians, national champions, and high-performance teams, Roger Barrow brings world-class rowing expertise to athletes, teams, and organizations. Whether you're chasing gold or refining your technique, Roger’s tailored coaching approach helps you reach your peak.
Former South African National Rowing Coach
Former South African National Rowing Coach
Former South African National Rowing Coach
Coached Olympians & National Champions
Coached Olympians & National Champions
Coached Olympians & National Champions
Over 20 Years of High-Performance Coaching Experience
Over 20 Years of High-Performance
Coaching Experience
Over 20 Years of High-Performance Coaching Experience
Expert in Technique, Strategy & Performance Optimisation
Expert in Technique, Strategy &
Performance Optimization
Expert in Technique, Strategy & Performance Optimisation


World Rowing Coach of the Year 2016
World Rowing Coach of the Year 2016


Rio 2016 Olympics
Rio 2016 Olympics

London 2012 Olympics
London 2012 Olympics

World Rowing Coach of the Year 2016

Rio 2016 Olympics

London 2012 Olympics
Why Choose Roger Barrow?
Proven success at Olympic and International Level
Proven success at Olympic and
International Level
Proven success at Olympic and International Level
Data-driven coaching with a focus on technique and strategy
Data-driven coaching with a focus on technique and strategy
Data-driven coaching with a focus on technique and strategy
Personalised approach to every athlete and team
Personalised approach to every athlete and team
Personalised approach to every athlete and team
Passion for developing the next generation of elite rowers
Passion for developing the next generation of elite rowers
Passion for developing the next generation of elite rowers
Choose your Coaching Pathway
Training Programs & Athlete Development
Training Programs & Athlete Development
Training Programs & Athlete Development
Rigging & Equipment Optimisation
Rigging & Equipment Optimisation
Rigging & Equipment Optimisation
Athlete Transition & Pathway Development
Athlete Transition & Pathway Development
Athlete Transition & Pathway Development
High-Performance Consulting
High-Performance Consulting
High-Performance Consulting
Coaching & Mentorship
Coaching & Mentorship
Coaching & Mentorship




Who is this for?
Roger’s coaching and consulting is accessible to athletes, coaches, and teams worldwide - no matter where you are.
Roger’s coaching and consulting is accessible to athletes, coaches, and teams worldwide - no matter where you are.
Roger’s coaching and consulting is accessible to athletes, coaches, and teams worldwide - no matter where you are.
Aspiring & Elite Rowers
Aspiring & Elite Rowers
Aspiring & Elite Rowers
Whether you're a high school rower aiming for a university scholarship, a collegiate athlete striving for national selection, or a professional chasing international success, Roger’s coaching can help you refine your technique, optimise performance, and breaking through plateaus.
Whether you're a high school rower aiming for a university scholarship, a collegiate athlete striving for national selection, or a professional chasing international success, Roger’s coaching can help you refine your technique, optimise performance, and breaking through plateaus.
Whether you're a high school rower aiming for a university scholarship, a collegiate athlete striving for national selection, or a professional chasing international success, Roger’s coaching can help you refine your technique, optimise performance, and breaking through plateaus.
Coaches & Rowing Programs
Coaches & Rowing Programs
Coaches & Rowing Programs
If you’re a coach looking to improve your training methodologies, enhance team performance, or implement data-driven strategies, Roger provides mentorship and consulting tailored to your needs.
If you’re a coach looking to improve your training methodologies, enhance team performance, or implement data-driven strategies, Roger provides mentorship and consulting tailored to your needs.
If you’re a coach looking to improve your training methodologies, enhance team performance, or implement data-driven strategies, Roger provides mentorship and consulting tailored to your needs.
National Teams & Organizations
National Teams & Organizations
National Teams & Organizations
High-performance teams, rowing federations, and clubs seeking expert guidance in athlete development, race strategy, or equipment optimisation will benefit from Roger’s proven success at the Olympic and international levels.
High-performance teams, rowing federations, and clubs seeking expert guidance in athlete development, race strategy, or equipment optimisation will benefit from Roger’s proven success at the Olympic and international levels.
High-performance teams, rowing federations, and clubs seeking expert guidance in athlete development, race strategy, or equipment optimisation will benefit from Roger’s proven success at the Olympic and international levels.
What Athletes and Coaches Are Saying
What Athletes and Coaches Are Saying
What Athletes and Coaches Are Saying
"Roger's focus on elite performance and professional coaching gave me the building blocks to reach my peak performance physically, technically and mentally. His coaching allowed me to reach for my dreams and stand on the Olympic Podium."
"Roger's focus on elite performance and professional coaching gave me the building blocks to reach my peak performance physically, technically and mentally. His coaching allowed me to reach for my dreams and stand on the Olympic Podium."
Lawrence Brittain
Lawrence Brittain
Olympic Silver Medalist
Olympic Silver Medalist
"Rogers ability to create a training environment and holistic program that develops young talent into high performing athletes is elite. I’m privileged to have been the beneficiary of his leadership and coaching for a decade, resulting in performances and growth I could not have even dreamt of before joining his program."
"Rogers ability to create a training environment and holistic program that develops young talent into high performing athletes is elite. I’m privileged to have been the beneficiary of his leadership and coaching for a decade, resulting in performances and growth I could not have even dreamt of before joining his program."
James Thompson
James Thompson
Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion
Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion
"I highly recommend Roger as a coach, manager, and mentor. His ability to truly understand you as an athlete, combined with his unwavering support, deep technical and physiological knowledge, is unmatched. He helped me excel physically, technically, and mentally, bringing out the best in me. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve been developed into a world-class athlete, and I’ll be forever grateful for his mentorship."
Kirsten MacDonald (McCann)
Kirsten MacDonald (McCann)
2x Olympian and World Champion
2x Olympian and World Champion
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See all testimonials