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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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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Coxswain Film

Coxswain Film

Nate Rooks
February 21, 2014

We at Sparks announces the release of a new film on the coxswain curriculum coxswain staff has created over the last four years. Ryan Sparks writes "The curriculum is result of the work and thoughts of more brilliant, successful

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Seat Racing Coxswains

Seat Racing Coxswains

Marcus McElhenney
January 21, 2014

Recently I was asked my opinion on seat racing coxswains. Over the years I have been involved in several and have witnessed many more. I actually have done quite well with them, but regardless I do not support them. Let me know what...

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