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
In a week's time I have my first (of three) 2km scull and 2km ergo trials. I'm really nervous about the scull because I only…
Video of the Week: An OUBC Love Story
How To, Q&A, Rowing, Technique
Question of the Day
Tips on how to correct posture while rowing? Apparently I slouch a lot around the catch! It all starts at the finish. Well, sort of.…
Question of the Day
What do coxswain seat races entail? I think the same thing as regular seat races ... do a piece or two, switch, repeat. Personally I…
Coxing, High School, Q&A, Racing
Question of the Day
I'm a varsity coxswain for my high school team and we have 4 coxswains and 3 boats to race, so the younger girls are in…
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What do you usually bring in the boat with you? It's hard to bring a backpack when you're in a bowloader and you can barely…
Question of the Day
I need advice. I am a novice coxswain for my school's rowing team but apparently the captains think I have a natural talent for it…
Q&A, Rowing, Training & Nutrition
Question of the Day
So I've been rowing for 6 months now and I work really hard and do extra coaching sessions and am super passionate about it, but…
Question of the Day
How do coxswains come up with a "signature call?" Any tips? Do you have one? I definitely had a few in high school, each for…
Ergs, Novice, Rowing, Technique, Training & Nutrition
Rowing Blisters 101
Blisters suck — this we can all agree on. What most rowers and coxswains don’t know are the specifics of how and why they form,…