Coxswains: Being a Good Teammate

Coxswains: Being a Good Teammate

Nate Rooks
September 12, 2013

We've been looking at the core skills that top coxswains use, but don't talk about. In the last article, we discussed how top coxswains ask questions to sharpen their judgment. This time, we'll talk about how using...

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 Cold Case: Coxswain Rivalries

Cold Case: Coxswain Rivalries

Nate Rooks
September 1, 2013

This is a case so cold that plenty of coxswains have given up trying to crack it. Instead, they resign themselves to a sad, sad assumption: the coxswains at their club just can't, and won't ever, get along. The crimes are recurring...

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 Coxswain Rivalries, Part 2

Coxswain Rivalries, Part 2

Nate Rooks
September 1, 2013

So what can a coxswain do about her non-cooperative peers, besides react to their rude behavior? Well, if a reaction happens after the offense, then the obvious alternative is to act before the offense. And no, it...

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Coxswain Tips: Giving Criticism

Coxswain Tips: Giving Criticism

Nate Rooks
July 19, 2013

Top coxswains are already really good at admitting their mistakes, asking for help, and accepting criticism. But the next step, the extra step that will make them indispensable for making crews faster, is the ability to apply what they know...

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