HOCR 101–Don’t forget about Eliot!
I’ve had many coxswains ask me if I have any tips for The Head of the Charles. What a loaded question that one is. I’ve decided to break the course down in the simplest instructions. After all, the more simple you make your coxing the better off you’ll be. The Warm-up: For me the warm-up for HOCR is the worst…
Creating Motivations - 05/12/09
Q: Even though I make sure I’m constantly telling the rowers information like rate, position against boat/on river, and technical reminders I feel like i don’t have enough motivation techniques to get them past other boats. You wouldn’t happen to have any tips on creating motivations would you? I don’t want to end up saying the same phrase 10…
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Yes, the surf drill was a fun one. I stayed in the seat to steer but we had four rowers stand
Actions Speak Louder than Words - 04/22/09
Q: I’m the Varsity coxn on my team and I’ve been coxing for about a year now, but I do feel like I am taken advantage of at times by the older rowers, even when I assert myself and speak with authority. Any suggestions on how I could let my rowers know I know what I’m doing even though I’m…
Steering Buoyed Courses - 04/21/09
Got a question from a coxswain asking about buoyed courses… Q: I was wondering, when steering buoyed 2k courses, do you use really distant points or the buoys? It’s kinda hard to see that far… A: Exactly, it is far to see down to the finish line of a 2k course. That is why when I steer a buoyed course, I…
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