S5E9 - Perspective: One Coach’s Lifesaving Efforts

This is the fourth episode in a series on heart attacks and emergency preparedness. In this multi-part series you’ll hear first hand accounts from rowers who survived heart attacks, teammates and coaches who witnessed these events, and even from widows who reflect on warning signs and “what ifs.”

On this episode:
Damion Winship had only been coaching for the Ancient Mariners Rowing Club for a short while the morning his coaching life changed. A masters rower new to his program had a heart attack on the water. Hear how Damion worked through his emergency checklist, how his CPR training kicked in, and how the crew worked together to try to save a life. 

Other episodes in this series:
Giving and Getting Support: Burnham Boat Slings’ Peter Kermond

Sue and John Hooten’s Mutual Admiration Society

For One Heart Attack Survivor, the Beat Goes On

 

QUICK LOOK

00:00 - Episode lead-in
01:25 - What prompted our heart attack and emergency preparedness series
03:40 - Coaching older rowers; Rowing and Aging project
05:58 - Coach Damion Winship details the moment a guest rower suffered a heart attack and the steps he and the crew took to try to save his life
12:38 - Providing CPR on the water, and quick decision making
23:05 - Damion and the aftermath - protocols and more
28:31 - Tara and Rachel post-interview reflections
36:28 - USRowing Director of Safeguarding Tom Rooks’ tips for rowers and coaches in an on-water emergency situation
39:47 - SSN events and initiatives

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To see photos of Damion, and get links to the people, clubs, events, and resources mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website.

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This episode was made possible in part by Live2Row Studios, Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons.

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Steady State Podcast is written, produced, hosted, and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering and is our sponsor coordinator. Rachel manages the website, social media, and e-newsletter. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.