Novice Coach Resources “Feet out rowing” is a technique used in rowing where rowers remove their feet from the shoes, rest their feet on the footboard, and continue to row. Feet out rowing is primarily used for skill development and improving specific aspects of rowing technique. It is not used during racing or for extended […]
This article is part of our series ‘Novice Coach Resources‘. The Pause Drill is a fundamental rowing drill used to improve technique by pausing at specific points in the rowing stroke to emphasize proper positioning and sequencing. This drill is suitable for both novice and experienced rowers. This is one of the best rowing drills […]
It’s early in the fall. New athletes are curiously wandering around the boathouse and boats. The challenge of getting new athletes to the boathouse might be done, but the bigger challenge is keeping young athletes engaged. Ask around. Some of the best novice coaches have the simplest and most straight forward plan. Every good novice […]
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In the fall, races are generally time trials, which are longer races where each boat starts one after the other. The boat with the fastest time on the course wins the race, regardless of what order they started in. These races, called “head races,” are fun and exciting, and require a different type of a […]
Fall is a great season to hone your skills and make an impact on your boat as a coxswain. Whether it’s nailing your line down a straightaway, or taking a sharp and tight turn during a practice or head race, your steering can make or break the piece. In this post, there will be tips […]
This one is important. Very Important. We apologize in advance for the long post, but it’s worth the read. No one wants to think this will happen. No one wants it to happen. We fix boats every day and it still scares the $*** out of us when we hear that people have had a […]
Rowers are extremely competitive people. Every rowing team starts out each season wanting to win every race. However, if the focus is purely on results, your season can unravel pretty quickly. To be successful with consistency, especially at the junior level, winning has to be a byproduct of what you do and not the only […]
WARNING: This article contains high school level algebra. We have a pretty simple philosophy on boat straps and this article will break it down for you into two simple sections. THE MATH – Trailer and Strap Math and Budgeting. Let’s start by figuring some basic numbers. How’s your high school algebra? Do the math with […]