Coxing Experience Advisory Standards

Coxing Experience Advisory Standards

Nate Rooks
November 19, 2017

Coxing advisory standards are meant to support coxswains and their parents in managing their expectations as they pursue the recruiting process. Coxswains are recruited on a number of factors. It is possible for a coxswain of lesser...

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Steering the San Diego Crew Classic

Steering the San Diego Crew Classic

Laura Simon
March 2, 2015

One of the toughest races to cox is the 2K course at San Diego Crew Classic. The wind and tide of Mission Bay make it a particularly challenging course, and coxswains visiting for the first time should be prepared. In this...

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 Make Small Adjustments: Coxswain Steering Tips

Make Small Adjustments: Coxswain Steering Tips

Laura Simon
March 2, 2015

Bullet points from Laura Simon's video on steering tips for coxswains: Coaches often say that coxswains shouldn't be steering too much. De-mystify steering: What coaches really mean is you shouldn't be overcorrecting. The best...

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Why I Love Winter Training

Why I Love Winter Training

Marcus McElhenney
January 23, 2015

As a coxswain, I love winter training. Yes, you heard me correctly…I love winter training! The reason is because I see a lot of opportunity to get better. So, while stuck on land during the cold months, I have three recommendations...

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