Category: camps and clinics
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9th Seat Online Cox Camp Highlights Part 2
When I got feedback from my rowers this year and last year, some of the words that described me surprised me. In a positive way, a number of rowers shared that I was forceful and authoritative. Some wrote that they feel safe when they are in my boat or that they liked it when I…
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9th Seat Online Cox Camp Highlights Part 1
When talking about coxing, I have never met anyone (rowers, coaches, and coxswains combined) that don’t know the name Mary Whipple. She’s a legend and an incredible teacher. Even in her short Instagram stories or videos, I always learn a ton of new information about being an effective cox. When I found out that she…
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Notes from “Erg With Olympians” 2/2
Continued from https://coxswainslog.com/2018/12/08/notes-from-erg-with-olympians-1-2/. Pause at the finish drill: Head and spine should feel connected. Don’t look up or down. Relaxed shoulders and strong torso. Connection through the feet. The point of doing the pause drill is better body preparation. Pause at arms drill: Make sure your arms are straight. Don’t push the arms away. Come…
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Notes from “Erg With Olympians” 1/2
In February 2017, I participated in an extraordinary erg clinic for masters at ZLAC Rowing Club. What was most attractive about the clinic was the two well know and elite athletes, Luke Walton and Kerry Simmonds. Since a lot of clubs and rowers are using winter time to train on ergs more often, I am…
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