Erin Kennedy

Gb Coxswain @British Rowing

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Champion• Three time World Champion, Three Time European Champion, World Cup Winner and World Record Holder• Nominated Athlete Representative for the Paralympic Squad• World Rowing Para Crew of the Year 2019• Resilient and success oriented, selected to compete at the every international competition for the GB Paralympic team since 2018. Undefeated in every international race since 2018.• Has shown excellent adaptability working with the Paralympic programme.• Demonstrates strong natural leadership amongst teammates in the role of coxswain and has the ability to manage a crew of mixed sex who come with a range of age and experience. Always leads by example and has a dynamic energy which is key when motivating others. • Consistently performs under pressure and to deliver race strategy with clarity and precision.• Possesses excellent communication skills, which are seen when managing interactions with coaches, support staff and athletes. Sensitivity and confidentiality are key as a coxswain in order to sit effectively between the coaches and the athletes and at times, act as an interim communicator between the two, both on and off the water. • Demonstrated the ability to manage pressure and behave professionally• Participated in the Communications Work Stream Group that formed part of a wider Internal Review. Invited to join as an athlete representative due to strong communication skills in order to develop a strategy to improve moving forward.