What is a primary purpose of a re-engagement plan for a rower who misses practice?

• A. A plan to re-engage and maintain accountability.
• B. A plan to reduce practice frequency for the rower.
• C. A plan to communicate to the team about the issue.
• D. Ignoring the issue.

Answer: (A)

The primary purpose of a re-engagement plan is to re-connect the rower who missed practice and keep them accountable to return to regular training with clear steps and expectations. This plan outlines how to re-enter training, catch up on missed content, set a realistic timeline for returning to full participation, and establish follow-up checks to monitor progress. It balances support with responsibility, helping the athlete regain rhythm and skill while preserving team continuity and safety.

This approach is better than reducing practice frequency, which can hinder skill development and team cohesion; simply telling the team about the issue, while useful, isn’t enough to guide the individual back to full participation; and ignoring the issue misses a structured path that promotes accountability and safe, steady return.