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Coxswains: The Independent Team Player

Coxswains: The Independent Team Player

Nate Rooks
April 15, 2014

A coxswain has an incredible amount of control. We are responsible for the crew rowing together technically and strategically, yet we are in a completely unique role. We can make or break a race simply through attention to what our crew needs in...

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College Rowing and Coxing Scholarships

College Rowing and Coxing Scholarships

Nate Rooks
April 6, 2014

The collegiate athletic scholarship has long been a mark of pride for those that receive it and their families – especially in an esteemed sport like rowing. However, there are a number of assumptions about coxing & rowing scholarships...

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17 Mistakes Juniors Make During the Recruiting Process

17 Mistakes Juniors Make During the Recruiting Process

Nate Rooks
March 2, 2014

by Ben O'Grady For this article, we polled a group of coaches from universities all across the country–men’s and women’s programs–to find out what the top mistakes recruits are making during the recruiting...

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Top Advice for Coxswains Seeking to Make the Varsity 8+

Top Advice for Coxswains Seeking to Make the Varsity 8+

Marcus McElhenney
March 1, 2014

“Keep your mouth shut. Don’t tell me–Show me!” The number one thing most coxswains (including me) like to do is tell everyone just how good we are at coxing. We like to talk, because it is part of our job. So we...

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