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Coxing: Summer Planning for Fall Rowing

Writing a plan forces you to think it through, to speak to your rowers and coach about it, and to get it anchored in your brain. It also make it easier to pivot.
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Recruiting: For Parents, Some Do’s and Don’t’s

Rowing recruits need the opportunity to ask candid questions, observe team dynamics, and determine whether the environment feels like the right fit—without Mom and Dad.

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Recruiting: Why You Should Get Started Early

Early preparation gives student-athletes the foundation they need to be successful academically, athletically, and personally.
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The Pause That Refreshes

There are good reasons to leave the boats alone for a while, but that doesn’t mean abandoning exercise and physical activity.
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‘I’m Not Recruitable. Now What?’

If varsity rowing isn’t your path, it’s not the end of your rowing journey. Many universities have competitive club programs that offer meaningful athletic and social experiences.
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Taking Advantage of Turnover

It isn’t something to be feared but rather embraced as a fact of life and an opportunity to reinforce positive culture and jump-start change.
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Coach Development: Coping With Uncertainty

These mindset shifts and practical tools can help coaches lead better with imperfect information and focus on what really matters.
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Doctor Rowing: How to Watch the Head of the Charles

A cheeky guide to the best places to see the action, mayhem, and fun from a super fan who has attended the storied regatta 25 times.
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Recruiting: Start Early—and Follow the Rules

Recruiting isn’t just about colleges choosing athletes; it’s also about your learning what kind of program and coaching style will be the right fit for you.
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The Principles of Periodization

Progressive increases in training demands should be followed by periods of lower training loads to enable an athlete’s body to adapt and to improve performance.
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Parsing Those Subtle But Important Differences

  Selecting the right university as a student-athlete involves far more than comparing rankings or...
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What Really Matters

  Rowers often debate whether stroke styles or training methods should influence their choice of...
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Three Boats from Saugatuck Rowing Club Capsize on Long Island Sound

18 teenagers and one adult coach from Saugatuck Rowing Club were plunged into the cold waters of Long Island Sound Thursday afternoon after fast changing weather caused their boats to capsize.
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Perfectionism Isn’t a Virtue

Be self-aware and humble enough to know when you can do better, but don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.
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