It’s a shame when coxswains collectively take a cue from bad leadership, and there’s one bad leadership habit that appears to show up in at least one coxswain on every rowing team. It goes something like this: “Because I am...

Once upon a time, a long time ago (but not long enough ago for it not to be embarrassing), I coxed a boat in a pretty close race with another boat. We lost the race by four seats, and it was entirely my fault. I don’t just mean it was...

Unless you are one very lucky coxswain, you have learned a sad truth about coxing: most of your coaches won’t (and can’t) teach you how to cox. They might be excellent people, great teachers, and (at least once upon a time) fast...

"A rising tide lifts all boats." –John F. Kennedy In his 26th year as the Wesleyan Men's head coach, Phil Carney has seen changes to the sport of rowing. "It has gotten bigger and faster! As a whole, the..