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
College, Coxing, High School, How To, Novice, Teammates & Coaches
How a collegiate coxswain earned her crew’s respect
After yesterday's post on respect went up, I got an email yesterday from a coxswain that I wanted to share. I think most of can…
College, Coxing, High School, How To, Novice, Teammates & Coaches
RESPECT
I get emails and questions from coxswains all. the. time. that read like lyrics from an Aretha Franklin song. “All I’m askin’ … is for a…
Coxing, High School, Q&A, Racing
Question of the Day
My boat qualified for Nationals! Yay! Now what? I've never coxed in such a big event. Any tips? One thing that I learned from gong to…
Question of the Day
Hey! In terms of calls, what do men prefer to hear? Cheerleader? Technique? Basically, how to become a successful men's coxswain? No one - literally no…
Question of the Day
Today we were counting on medaling in our race so that our coach would keep it for districts but we were super tiny and the…
Coxing, Racing, Recordings, Video of the Week
Video of the Week: Old Glory vs. Cal
This video/recording is of Marcus McElhenney (coxswain of the mens 8+ that won silver in Beijing) coxing former national team rowers in a race against…
Question of the Day
How do you deal with losing, especially if it was a big race? As my boat's coxswain I feel like I'm taking it way harder…
Coxing, Q&A, Teammates & Coaches
Question of the Day
I consider my crew to be very lucky. We possibly have one of the best coxswains around. She can steer like a BOSS and has…
Question of the Day
How do you keep your wrenches and pliers from going all rusty? My team goes out on the water year round, rain or shine, in…