Grateful For All Things (feat. Previn Chandraratna)

For Stars Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the For Stars Podcast, where we have the absolute pleasure of speaking to the Head Coach of UCLA Women's Rowing, Mr. Previn Chandraratna. After speaking to the 9th seats of the squad during their season last year, we were able to get an idea for how the coxswains impact the program and aim for improvement, but most of all how much they love their teammates and university. The Bruins are up for an exciting season after the PAC-12 Conference released that they will be joining the Big 10 Conference for the upcoming 2023-2024 athletic year. Shocked at the news, fans from all over had apprehension for the change in conference realignment... so, Hudson sat down with the Bruin Head Coach to discuss what this really means for the university, let alone the rowing team's racing schedule and overall adjustment. Chandraratna gathers his thoughts on an array of topics centering the Bruins and how he (along with the coaching staff) operates the program and fosters strong athletes with hearts for service.
We discuss how "rather than significance, go for excellence, and make the most out of everyday, but most of all being grateful for all things". Additionally, we talk about the typical Day in the Life of a student-athlete on the rowing team at UCLA, answer some Q&A's, move from junior rowing to becoming a collegiate athlete, perks of being an athlete in Westwood and rowing on the water in Marina del Rey. Chandraratna emphasizes how important team culture is to the squad and even gives examples of the athlete’s true character encompassing the squad, helping grow each other day by day. We also cover the recent passing of Amy Fuller-Kearney, who sadly lost her life to cancer, and coached the Bruins for over 20 years, cementing herself as a historic part of the university impacting student-athletes for over two decades.
Previn spent four years studying at Columbia University, while rowing on the Men's Heavyweight Team, where he found himself going back and coaching the Lions for several years, along with some other local rowing clubs in the New York area. Previn resides in Los Angeles, with his wife and son, who is an avid Star Wars fan! Be sure to tune into this epic podcast episode bringing a heavy, "Bucket of Bliss" to the scene!

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