Indoor rowing tanks are an unusual setting—offering different opportunities and challenges from what we experience on the water or with ergs. We can assess an individual's rowing stroke when unaffected by any other variables, such as the environment or other rowers, and make improvements that transfer to the water. Here are practical suggestions on how to make the most of tank sessions, including dealing with the acoustic challenges. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us on Patreon ..read more

From the moment we get into the coxswain seat, we build our steering skills by testing and trying different tactics. As we advance these skills, maneuvers become easier at both practices and races. This frees up mental bandwidth for the other things we do as coxswains, and it's more fun! Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us on Patreon ..read more

Our first offering of a blend of practical tips and assorted topics that don't have their own episode (yet). This fast-paced, more causal episode includes topics such as coxing a 7, and asking if you've named your cox box. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us on Patreon ..read more

Cam shares the details of his incredible win (from behind!) at the 2023 Henley Royal Regatta and how he developed the skills necessary to achieve this pinnacle of coxing success. He articulates the importance of resilience, overcoming isolation and adversity, building relationships, believing in his rowers' abilities, and trusting the crew's race plan. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Cam's Henley recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZVstnl-JV0 Cam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctm14911/ Cam's email: ctmmo ..read more

No one (but us) thinks to prepare you to cox the practice day at HOCR. We talk about how to be safe and efficient in the setting of hundreds of boats of varied classifications and skill levels squashed into a compressed timeframe on a river with complicated geography. This guidance will help you avoid penalties that could get applied to your race, set appropriate expectations, and leave you and your crew feeling prepped for an amazing HOCR. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us on Patreon ..read more

Our teams can be caught in one or both of these common cycles: the downward spiral of recruiting coxswains who quit the team, or the virtuous cycle of recruiting engaged coxswains who become enthusiastic recruiters of others. We emphasize the importance of intentional recruitment and retention strategies. When these go well, the result is a happy and engaged coxswain. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us on Patreon ..read more

Does anyone have a spacer? There's water in the foot wells! Do you have any tape? My top nut is loose! I need a bandaid! This whole episode builds on the popular credit card ad: What's in YOUR wallet? For a full blog post version of this episode including links to all the resources we mention, visit https://www.coxpod.com/036. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us on Patreon ..read more

Learn about Katie's mindset as she coxed through her path from high school to collegiate/masters rowing, and her involvement with co-creating Coxswain Resources. Katie chooses to learn from every experience: mistakes as well as successes. She also stresses the importance of finding an environment that will support our individual development as coxswains. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us ..read more

This is unlike an ordinary day in our coxing experience, because participants don’t know anything yet. And our job on this day is not to teach them: it's for them to experience the sport and decide if they want to pursue it further. In short, we're ambassadors for the sport. Common language is essential for a safe and welcoming experience, and we provide examples of phrases you can substitute for our usual rowing terminology. Leave your jargon at home! For a full blog post version of this episode, visit https://www.coxpod.com/034. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on ou ..read more

Coxswains use visual information from bladework to inform our understanding of what a rower is doing with their body, which in turn can inform the calls we make to improve and synchronize the bladework. By working our way from the blade towards the handle, we discuss an approach for using all the visible parts of the oar to your advantage. Connect with us on our website at https://www.CoxPod.com, on our Discord server, or on social media. Support us ..read more