Nerves and anxiety is something that affects all competitive rowers, coxswains and athletes in general. Its completely normal to feel these emotions, and I encourage it! It means you care and you are competitive by nature. These emotions are a natural part of the competitive experience and can be used Read more…
In this episode of the coxswains journey, we dive into the art of coxing, uncovering the essential tips and tricks that will transform you into a great coxswain. Whether you’re a novice coxswain looking to improve your skills or an experienced coxswain seeking fresh insights, this episode has got you Read more…
What happens after you hit the water on Raceday, what to be ready for and what to expect. This is what it is all about, the race! all the preparation has been done, you are organised and have planned as best you can, now to execute all that training! And Read more…
What you need to know leading up to and including raceday before you hit the water. Being organised is paramount, “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” nothing holds more true than in the coxswain seat and on raceday!
In this episode, we cover the aspects that are required from a coxswain during training, from arriving at training, getting on the water, on water training and what we do after we come off the water. It’s in training we build the “bones” or structure of how the race will Read more…
Welcome to The Coxswain’s Journey, the podcast that dives deep into the world of rowing coxswains. In this introductory episode, we’ll give you a brief overview of what you can expect from the role of the coxswain in the boat, and why it’s such an important position for any successful Read more…