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
Question of the Day
Yesterday a friend of mine told me "You're definitely a men's coxswain. That's where I see you. That's your coxing style." I agree with her…
Coxing, Q&A, Teammates & Coaches
Question of the Day
My friends don't really understand coxing and think I just sit there and do nothing, or it's a 'wimps job' (this girl's not my friend)…
Coxing, High School, Q&A, Rowing, Teammates & Coaches
Question of the Day
So there is one girl on our team who is tinier than the rest of the team and she doesn't pull as hard. She is…
Coxing, Drills, Q&A, Rowing, Technique
Question of the Day
I say "catch 1, 2" a lot to keep ratio but after the catch when they're on the recovery, why do I want them sliding…
Ergs, Rowing, Training & Nutrition
Splits vs. Watts: What’s the difference?
A few questions have come up recently about splits, watts, and the difference between the two so that's what I'm gonna go over today. Splits…
Question of the Day
Under 120lbs, 5'5" and not the strongest rower - should I switch to coxing if I want to? Thanks. If you feel like making the…
Question of the Day
I'm very sensitive to pressure and negativity and being stroke that obviously doesn't help my boat. Tonight's outing was horrendous for me but the others…
Question of the Day
What type of shoes do you think are appropriate for coxswains to wear in the boat? I usually wear some rotation of Hunters, Uggs, or Bean…
An Introduction to Rigging: How to rig and de-rig a boat
Previously: Intro to rigging, spread, and span || Oar length, inboard, and blade profile || Pitch || Rigger height and work through Rigging is one of…