How to increase the effectiveness of your coxswain evaluations
Evals have been a frequent topic of discussion this week between the heavyweight and lightweight coaches and I. One ofContinue reading
Novice, Q&A, Rowing, Technique
Question of the Day
Hi Kayleigh! I have an issue. One thing that coxes and coaches mention quite a bit during pieces, either on the erg or the water,…
Question of the Day
Hi Kayleigh. First of all I’d like to say how much I love love love your blog! It has been such a valuable resource, thank…
Coxing, Q&A, Teammates & Coaches
Question of the Day
I had been rowing for a club for a few years and am now coxing due to a chronic illness. Right now, in winter, that…
Question of the Day
My friend who does choir tries to avoid dairy before big concerts. Do you know why that is and if this would apply to coxswains…
College, Q&A, Training & Nutrition
Question of the Day
This winter I got injured. I've tried different treatments but haven't had success. I tried cortisone shots but that made my pain worse. From what…
Training & Nutrition, Video of the Week
Video of the Week: “I Seek Failure”
Adam Kreek, a 2008 gold medalist in the M8+ from Canada, gave a Ted Talk back in mid-December on an interesting topic: "the power of…
Question of the Day
Hey! So during races, do you think it's acceptable to yell to your own crew that "the other coxswain is swerving and looking nervous" or…
Music to erg to, pt. 28
Since this week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, below are the links to the posts I wrote last year on eating disorders and some…
Coxing, Q&A, Training & Nutrition
Question of the Day
Hi! I’m a high school women’s coxswain and I recently weighed myself for the first time in a while. I weigh 124 and I’m 5’3″.…