TopCrew Academy Reviews 47

Having a structured program helps keeps me motivated to achieve my rowing goals. Sam’s feedback and one on one chats is the polish I need for technical skills and race prep.

Fantastic support and attention to detail! Thank you!

I had a good meeting with Sam. The information he provided was clear and he thoroughly answered all my questions. I’m excited to get started.

Great coaching with detailed training program. I shaved off 17s off my 2k erg after 6 months training with Sam.

In the last two months, the target pace Sam set for the hard sessions were very accurate, each session pushed me to my physical limits and I saw good improvements.

Due to family reasons I had to reduce the training by a great amount, otherwise I would stick with Sam’s training for a longer period.

I have trained using Sam’s tailored training programme for 3 months now and have made good gains in my ergo times. I have also been able to video my sculling and get great feedback on areas for improvement. He certainly knows his stuff and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with him. Mark

Deeply knowledgeable and responsive. Excellent technical coaching via video. Rational training philosophy that works for me. Genuinely good guy.

Superb personalized comprehensive training for rowers.

The experience has been great. Sam and his team prescribe testing that help you focus on weak areas! The training then focuses on those weak areas. In just a few short months, I have noticed improvement in my fitness. I also like the support community he has fostered.

The complimentary phone meeting before deciding to sign up was really good. A great way to find out a little more without pressure.
Also the onboard meeting. Even though I was sick and not ready to start as planned, it was informative and motivating.

I reached out to Sam as a complete novice on the erg. Although I had a background in swimming, I had no idea how to train properly on an erg. Sam’s training plans were clear, well‑structured, and tailored to my goals, which kept me motivated throughout. I still have technique to refine, but Sam’s specific and individualised feedback has already helped me make significant improvements.

not sure what happened but the coach did not show up to the meeting and did not email me. i also contacted coach sam on instagram and he never responded.

honestly if this was the case you should have just cancelled the meeting instead of keeping me hanging.

thanks anyways

i was very happy with working with Sam this season for his honesty , explanations of movements , plans , strength workouts and overall a great person to communicate with and I look forward to working with him next year.

Quick response and have received some great information so far. Just getting started and hoping for good improvement

Very easy to sign up - clear guidance about what’s needed - really good experience so far. Good discussion with Sam about what I’m looking to achieve to ensure clear goals - genuinely excited for the challenge & hard work ahead.

I’ve been training with Sam since the beginning of June. I love the training program and how it progresses, I see results that I didn’t think I could do again, and I feel seen and supported in my training like I haven’t felt, since I left Uni back in 2011.

Sam has a lot of knowledge & experience, not only in rowing but also in beach sprint rowing. He was able to provide a tailored training plan that helped me to achieve my goal!
Huge thank you!
It was outstanding to work with you!

Sam provides exceptional personalised service.
He provides very personalised service and personalised program.
We are very happy with Sam and his service.

Sam‘s depth of knowledge is clear and his ability to communicate exactly what is needed is impressive.
More than that he is generous of spirit and a kind soul.
He would be worth every cent spent on his Support!

Sam is a very engaged and knowledgeable coach. Very nice person to work with and definitely feel that he is backing my progress.