Articles
Why Every Stroke on the Erg is an Investment in Your Crew
Rowing smarter starts long before hitting the water.
Articles
The Explore vs Exploit Dilemma in Rowing
I’ve always been an athlete that likes risk. Why? Because it’s fun — simple. Sport, in my view, should have an element of risk in it. I remember a quote from Greg Welch, Ironman World Champion in 1994: “If you want to win, you’ve got to be willing to take Read more
Articles
What Makes a Crew Fast? It’s Not What You Think.
I’ve been coxing competitive rowing crews for a long time. And in that time I have sat in fast boats and slow ones, cohesive ones and fractious ones, crews that seemed to have everything on paper and went nowhere, and crews that had no right to be as quick as Read more
Casual Convo's
100 Days Straight – Discipline Over Motivation with Mario Laing
In this casual convo, I sit down with Mario Laing from Lake Eildon Rowing Club to have a chat about his commitment to 100 consecutive days of rowing training. We talk through why he started, what he’s learned along the way, and how the reality didn’t always match the expectations—especially Read more
Regatta Reviews
2026 Head of the Schoolgirls – Regatta Preview episode
In this episode, I’m joined again by Alan Crute from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, along with expert rowing parent Kat Dunel, to preview the upcoming 2026 Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls’ Regatta taking place this weekend. Around 2100 athletes will take to the Barwon River in Geelong for Read more
Head of the Yarra Series
Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – EP 5
Episode 5: Beyond the Finish — Celebrating, Learning & Recovering Crossing the finish line isn’t the end of the Head of the Yarra — it’s the start of reflection, recovery, and celebration. In this final episode of Inside the Coxswain’s Mind, we look at what happens after the race and Read more
Head of the Yarra Series
Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 4
Episode 4: Regatta Day — Strategy, Timing, and Crew Mindset Race day — the moment everything comes together. In this episode, we talk about how to manage the pressure, logistics, and mindset of Head of the Yarra day so your crew can perform at their best. We cover: This episode Read more
Head of the Yarra Series
Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 3
Episode 3: Fueling for Endurance — Diet & Hydration Before HotY The Head of the Yarra is a long, demanding race — and how you fuel your body can make all the difference. In this episode, Jen, from Toowong Rowing Club , and I explore what to eat and drink Read more
Head of the Yarra Series
Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 2
Episode 2: Reading the River — The Course, Conditions & Steering The Head of the Yarra course is unlike any other in Australia — 8 kilometres of winding bends, bridges, and heavy river traffic. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the course itself and what it takes Read more
Head of the Yarra Series
Head of the Yarra: Inside the Coxswain’s Mind! – Ep 1
Episode 1: Training for the Challenge — Building Your Crew for HotY The Head of the Yarra isn’t just another regatta — it’s 8 kilometres of rhythm, teamwork, and endurance. In this episode, we break down how to prepare your crew for the challenge of Australia’s biggest head race. Join Read more