Performance Academy

Summer Training & Development Camp

The DUC Performance Academy is a six-week summer training and development program for experienced rowers who want to return to the fall season fitter, technically sharper, and mentally refreshed.

When: June 22 – July 31

This is not a racing camp.
This is where athletes build the foundation for fall success.

Build fitness. Sharpen skill. Be ready for the fall.

Who This Program Is For

U17, U19, and U23 athletes
U23 athletes must be currently enrolled in an NCAA, IRA, or collegiate club program
Athletes with prior rowing experience
Athletes who want serious, structured summer training

Why the DUC Performance Academy

Collegiate coaches consistently emphasize the same summer priorities:

Fitness. Technical efficiency. Sustainable training habits.

The DUC Performance Academy is built around these principles.

Athletes focus on:

Aerobic base and endurance development
Small-boat technical mastery
Erg score progression
Consistent, structured training
A competitive and supportive team environment

Our goal: Athletes arrive in the fall prepared to perform from day one.

Daily Training Structure

Morning – Small Boat Development

Time: 6:00–7:30 AM or 7:30–9:00 AM *attend one of the two sessions

Athletes row in small boats (singles, doubles, pairs, fours, quads) to develop:

Balance and boat feel
Stroke efficiency
Technical consistency
Confidence in small boats

Small boats accelerate learning and build transferable skill that shows up in all boat classes.

Afternoon – Fitness & Engine Building

Time: 5:00–7:00 PM

Afternoon sessions focus on:

Aerobic conditioning
Erg training
Strength and general fitness
Long-term engine development

Training is structured, progressive, and team-driven.

Flexible Attendance. Clear Standards.

Athletes may register for multiple options

Morning sessions only
Afternoon sessions only
Both morning and afternoon

All athletes are expected to demonstrate:

Commitment to improvement
Respect for teammates and coaches
Consistent effort
Positive attitude
Focus on long-term development

Why No Summer Racing?

Removing summer racing allows athletes to:

Build deeper aerobic fitness
Keep rates lower focus on power per stroke
Reduce burnout and injury risk
Spend more time on technical development without rushing the rates up
Train consistently without disruption of selection
USRowing Rowfest Regatta is too close to Youth Nationals, IRA, NCAA

This mirrors best practices used by collegiate and high-performance programs.

Summer is for building.
Fall is for racing.

Why Parents Choose DUC

Experienced, accountable leadership
Clear communication and expectations
Athlete-first development philosophy
Positive, competitive team culture
Proven long-term development model

Parents trust DUC to develop athletes the right way.

How Our Pricing Compares

Many nationally recognized summer rowing camps are residential and travel-heavy, often costing $5,000–$8,000+ for a few weeks. A large portion of that cost covers housing, meals, transportation, and racing logistics.

The DUC Performance Academy is intentionally different.

Families invest directly in coaching, training structure, and athlete development — not travel or housing.

What Your Investment Covers

✔ Experienced, accountable coaching
✔ Small-boat technical development
✔ Structured fitness and erg progression
✔ Multiple daily training opportunities
✔ Six-week training window (June 22 – July 31)
✔ Clear standards and long-term development focus

What we intentionally removed: