Blog

Objective Standards for Coxswains

Objective Standards for Coxswains

Nate Rooks
August 12, 2012

As coxswains, we are constantly being evaluated by coaches, rowers, and other coxswains. The frustration is that the rubric by which we are being evaluated is inconsistent, even down to each individual rower in our boat. If...

Read More
Adiran Spraklen & Mercyhurst Men's Rowing

Adiran Spraklen & Mercyhurst Men's Rowing

Nate Rooks
May 24, 2012

What kind of school offers a lightweight rower the opportunity to compete for a collegiate National Championship? The most common answer would be a school in the EARC Sprints League, however there are opportunities outside the EARC, and more...

Read More
Trying Something New

Trying Something New

Marcus McElhenney
May 12, 2012

This summer, I decided to think outside the box. What if we could coach only coxswains directly on the water for a week or so? I'm not talking about minimally involving the rowers; I'm talking about not coaching...

Read More
Vaclav Kacir & LMU Women's Rowing

Vaclav Kacir & LMU Women's Rowing

Nate Rooks
April 24, 2012

A member of the West Coast Conference, Loyola Marymount Women's Rowing team has been overlooked when it comes to the powerhouse programs in Los Angeles. Historically, USC and UCLA are the most successful squads, however, conference expansion and...

Read More