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
Every time we do an erg test, our coach writes both our splits and our watts down. I was wondering why he'd write the watts…
Coxing, Q&A, Teammates & Coaches
Question of the Day
I cox a very close-knit men’s team, and sometimes it makes me feel excluded. They all live together and hang out together. If I happen…
Race skills: Pre-race prep
We're getting closer to the start of the spring racing season, which means I'm getting a lot of questions on racing starts - what they…
Coxing, How To, Novice, Q&A, Racing
Question of the Day
One of the varsity rowers told me about a certain race move/call-10 for pairs? Like having all 8 take a 10, but emphasis for specific…
Question of the Day
Do all spring races have a marked lane/course? Not all of them do. Duels smaller regattas tend to be on open lanes, meaning there are…
Question of the Day
Is it a good idea before our first spring race this weekend to get together at someone's dorm and "go through" the race? Like, I've…
Question of the Day
How did you get in to answering all these rowing questions? Once I started coaching I think I probably just started talking about crew a lot…
How to Make Improvements as a Novice Coxswain
Previously: Steer an eight/four || Call a pick drill and reverse pick drill || Avoid getting sick How a novice coxswain improves is really the same as…
What to wear: Sunglasses
Previously: What to wear: Coxswains (women) || What to wear: Coxswains (men) || What to wear: Rowers Whether you get a cheap pair or splurge on some Oakley…