Coxswain
Your number one job
What is the coxswains number one job? What matters more than anything else? In this super short “burst” I will tell you, it is very simple!
Competition
Raw and uncut
In this live and uncut episode recorded from the banks of the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, I share my thoughts and feelings just minutes before starting gun of the Australian Supersprint Triathlon Championships. This is not a rowing Read more…
Competition
Nerves and Anxiety
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 Read more…
Coxswain
10 Coxing tips to make you a better coxswain
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 Read more…
Competition
Raceday – When you hit the water
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 Read more…
Competition
Raceday – Before you hit the water
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!
Coxswain
Time for training
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 Read more…
Coxswain
An introduction to the “9th seat” – the coxswain
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, Read more…
Articles
The History of Rowing
Rowing is one of the oldest sports in the world, with evidence of rowing dating back to ancient Egyptian times. The sport was popularized in ancient Greece and Rome, where rowing was considered an essential component of military training. The Read more…
Articles
What does the coxswain of a rowing boat do?
In the sport of rowing, the coxswain plays a crucial role in the success of the team. Despite being the smallest person in the boat, their leadership, communication, and strategic skills are essential to the performance of the rowers. So, Read more…
