The Complete Guide to Mastering Coxing Leadership and Performance
Are You Ready to Elevate Your Coxing Skills to the Next Level?
Coxing isn’t just about steering straight and calling commands—it’s an intricate blend of leadership, psychology, technical knowledge, and split-second decision-making. Whether you’re a novice coxswain looking to build confidence or a seasoned competitor aiming for the podium, this is the ultimate guide to refining your craft.
From internationally competitive athlete and award-winning coxswain Guy Besley, this book delivers real-world strategies and insights that go beyond the basics to help you excel in the seat.
What You’ll Discover Inside
✅ Master the Essential Coxing Skills – From technical execution to building crew trust
✅ Elite-Level Race Day Strategies – Preparation, mental resilience, and in-race decision-making
✅ Motivating and Managing Different Crew Types – Juniors, Masters, Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Crews
✅ Proven Training Techniques – How to maximise every practice session for peak performance
✅ Course Navigation & Tactical Adaptation – Reading the race, adjusting to conditions, and executing the perfect sprint
✅ The Coxswain’s Role Beyond the Boat – Leadership, communication, and earning the respect of your crew and coaches
Why This Guide?
Written by an international age-group triathlete and multiple award-winning coxswain, Guy brings a unique perspective from both endurance sports and rowing. His approach blends athlete psychology, coaching insights, and real-world racing experience—giving you actionable steps to become the coxswain that crews trust and follow.
🏆 Winner of multiple Best Coxswain Awards at Hawthorn Rowing Club
🏆 Cox of the Course – Head of the Yarra Regatta (2023), 3rd in 2024
🏆 Silver Medallist – Australian Masters Rowing Championships
🏆 Two-Time Silver Medallist – Australian Supersprint Triathlon Championships
🏆 2 x Australian Representative – Age Group Triathlon World Championships
Who Is This Book For?
🚣 New Coxswains – Build a solid foundation in steering, race calling, and crew communication
🚣 Experienced Coxswains – Refine your leadership, decision-making, and in-race execution
🚣 Rowers Transitioning to Coxing – Learn how to apply your rowing experience to the coxing seat
🚣 Coaches & Rowing Clubs – A must-have resource for training coxswains at any level
Take the Next Step in Your Coxing Journey – Own the Seat, Lead the Crew, Win the Race!
📖 Get Your Copy Now and Become the Coxswain Your Crew Needs!
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Now Available: Volume 2 & The Complete Two-Volume Edition
If you thought Beyond the Call: The Art of Being a Rowing Coxswain – Volume 1 was insightful, you’ll love what comes next. Volume 2 takes your coxswain skills even further, diving into advanced race strategy, leadership under pressure, and the subtle art of getting the best out of every rower in your crew.
For those who want the complete coxswain experience, the Two-Volume Edition combines both books into a single, comprehensive guide. It’s perfect for anyone serious about mastering every aspect of coxing—from technique and tactics to crew psychology.
What’s inside Volume 2:
- Advanced discussion of stroke rate, stroke length, sculling vs sweep, and performance metrics.
- Exploration of the psychology of fatigue, pressure, and motivation in competition.
- Honest reflections on coxswain weight, training culture, and the balance between amateur and elite sport.
- Broader insights drawn from years of multi-sport experience, not just rowing alone.
- Provocative ideas designed to spark discussion, challenge assumptions, and inspire growth.
- A focus on the leadership, courage, and trust that define the genuinely great coxswain’s.
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