Everywhere you looked at Griggs Reservoir in Columbus on Saturday you saw Blake Haxton. His name was on a Vespoli 8+ raced by his alma mater, Upper Arlington High School. His competitive nature was on display in the side-by-side, 5,000-meter headraces that the regatta comprised. Blake himself shook hands, took photos and spoke with countless athletes, parents and spectators on hand for the fifth annual regatta that bears his name.

A properly executed draw sets the stage for a clean extraction.

For coaches, selecting a coxswain can be harder than selecting the crew. No two coxswains are alike—each has his or her unique personality, experience, and voice.