NEW COXSWAIN RESOURCES
Coxswains are ideally smaller individuals (both male and female) that steer the boat and command the rowers. They are in charge of safety, executing the boat's race plan, motivating their boat, and keeping races and practices productive. Though it's not a physically demanding position, being a good coxswain takes a lot of mental energy and focus. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] and we'll get you started! If you've never done this before, no worries- we will teach you everything you need to know. Experienced coxswains are always welcome.
Recording of Olympic Coxswain Mary Whipple: https://soundcloud.com/athleticcox/olympic-coxswain-recording
Often times, coxswains will bring a recorder in the boat with them during a race, so they can learn what they can do to improve and what to continue doing. This is a recording of the Women's Olympic 8+ coxswain, Mary Whipple. Generally, this is what a coxswain will sound like during a 2,000 meter race.
Often times, coxswains will bring a recorder in the boat with them during a race, so they can learn what they can do to improve and what to continue doing. This is a recording of the Women's Olympic 8+ coxswain, Mary Whipple. Generally, this is what a coxswain will sound like during a 2,000 meter race.
Video of Olympic Men's 8+ Practice: http://www.youtube.com/watchv=02uKQcnDGJA&list=PL1dBsDFC91ngk2XAy_KZgq8DtnCQVcMFQ&index=9
This is a video that provides a great visual to show what the coxswain will see from his/her position. Notice how Steve Young (the coxswain) comments on his observations of what his rowers are doing. Coxswains must always be attentive and focused, even if they aren't physically exerting themselves.
This is a video that provides a great visual to show what the coxswain will see from his/her position. Notice how Steve Young (the coxswain) comments on his observations of what his rowers are doing. Coxswains must always be attentive and focused, even if they aren't physically exerting themselves.
Steering: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugtImDBX0Xg
The Portage Lakes Rowing Association's women's masters team (those over the age of 21) made this instructional video on steering a racing shell. It's part of a six video series that demonstrates what a coxswain does. Though basic, it's a good watch to see what happens up in the ninth seat.
The Portage Lakes Rowing Association's women's masters team (those over the age of 21) made this instructional video on steering a racing shell. It's part of a six video series that demonstrates what a coxswain does. Though basic, it's a good watch to see what happens up in the ninth seat.
Anatomy of a(n Olympic) Race: http://london2012.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/29/video-u-s-rowings-return-to-glory-in-the-mens-eight/?_r=0#postComment
Videos like this are wonderful to watch for many reasons: it shows what happens in a 2k race; the coxswain, Pete Cipollone, gives a great summary of a proper race plan; and it's just an overall exciting video to watch.
Videos like this are wonderful to watch for many reasons: it shows what happens in a 2k race; the coxswain, Pete Cipollone, gives a great summary of a proper race plan; and it's just an overall exciting video to watch.
Race Visual from JMU: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UzsRl8NPI8
Our Women's Varsity 4+ coxswain made a video of the end of a 5k race. The boat he's in is called a bowloader, where the coxswain lays down in the front of the boat, as opposed to sitting upright in the back (like most eights).
Our Women's Varsity 4+ coxswain made a video of the end of a 5k race. The boat he's in is called a bowloader, where the coxswain lays down in the front of the boat, as opposed to sitting upright in the back (like most eights).
