LIGHTNING SQUAD

Youth Winter Development Program

Forged in Winter. Ready for Summer.

The athletes who make the biggest gains aren’t waiting for warm weather — they’re building their edge now.

Power House Rowing Club’s Lightning Squad is an 8‑week winter development program designed for Year 9–12 rowers who want to lift their technique, fitness and racing confidence before the summer season begins.

This is where committed junior athletes train with purpose, learn from elite experience, and build the habits that set them apart.

Coached by Two World-Class Athletes

Patrick Rocek — World Champion, European Champion, Elite Technician

Originally from Como, Italy, Patrick brings international racing experience and a high‑performance mindset shaped at the top of world rowing. As part of Italy’s Lightweight Men’s Quad Scull, he achieved:

• Winner of World Cup Lightweight Single Scull (2024)
• World Championship Gold (2022)
• Three consecutive European Championships (2020–2022)

Patrick comes from a powerhouse sporting family — his parents competed at elite levels, and his twin sister Aisha rowed for Italy at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. His coaching blends technical precision, race‑ready discipline and a genuine passion for developing young athletes.

Special guest coaching by Hannah Every‑Hall — Olympian, World Champion, National Champion

Hannah is one of Australia’s most respected lightweight rowers, with a career spanning nearly two decades at the elite level. Her achievements include:

• World Championship gold (2002) in the Lightweight Women’s Quad
• World Championship silver (2014)
• Olympic finalist at London 2012 in the Lightweight Women’s Double
• Multiple National Championship titles in the lightweight single, double and quad
• A remarkable comeback after time away from the sport, returning to dominate national competition and re‑earn Australian selection

Hannah also holds a Masters in Nutrition, bringing athletes evidence‑based guidance on fuelling, recovery and performance. Her coaching style is energetic, technical and deeply athlete‑focused — ideal for juniors who want to learn from someone who has lived every stage of the high‑performance pathway.

Together, Patrick and Hannah create a coaching team unmatched in junior winter development programs.

What Athletes Will Gain

• Sharper technique through tank work, video feedback and focused technical drills.
• Real fitness improvements with structured erg and conditioning sessions tailored for junior athletes.
• Race‑day confidence built through consistent training and clear technical foundations.

This is the kind of winter training block that transforms a rower’s summer.

Program Structure

• 8 weeks of structured development
• 3 sessions per week (tank, erg and on‑water)
• For Year 9–12 athletes
• Options to enrol for all sessions, 12 sessions or one session
• Location: Power House Rowing Club, South Yarra

Every session builds on the last, creating steady, measurable progress across the winter.

This is more than training — it’s a pathway to becoming a stronger, smarter, more complete rower.

Cost & Inclusions

24 Sessions - $250 per athlete

12 Sessions - $175 per athlete

1 Session - $60 per athlete

Includes:

• Coaching from Patrick Rocek and special guest coaching by Hannah Every-Hall
• Access to rowing tank, equipment and facilities
• Specialist education sessions
• Program resources and training guidance

The program is proposed to be run at the following days and times:

• Mon 6:00am to 7:15am
• Wed 6:00am to 7:15am
• Sat 7:00am to 9:00am

(subject to change to meet the needs of enrolled families)

Limited Spots

Lightning Squad is capped to ensure every athlete receives individual attention and high‑quality coaching.

Once spots are filled, registration will close.

Ready to Train Like a Serious Athlete?

If you’re aiming for high performance — whether that’s school success, state selection or long‑term elite goals — Lightning Squad is your chance to build the foundation now.

Secure your place and complete payment to confirm your spot.