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Rippetoe Extended at Michigan State

Currently in her third year as head coach of women's rowing, Stacey Rippetoe now has a contract that runs through the 2029 season as the Spartans return to the Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll top 20.
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Rowing, Coaching, and the Science of Learning

When it comes to building better rowers, the best coaches realize that it’s all about different strokes for different folks.

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Coaches are educators and leaders, not customer-service representatives.

  By CJ Bown The recent SafeSport survey that revealed the reasons for coach attrition didn’t...
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Coxing: A Feast for the Eyes

Coxswains can see much more standing in the erg room than sitting in the stern. You can see where rowers begin a session and how technique changes from fatigue or stress.
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Fuel: Managing Food Challenges When Traveling

When rowers understand why it matters what and when they eat, they’re more likely to apply optimal fueling practices, even when routines disappear.
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Recruiting: Patience Is Not a Mistake

If an athlete is getting faster, gaining racing experience, and hearing from programs that align more closely with goals, keeping options open may be the smartest approach.
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The Big Question

Asking whether something will make the boat go faster means being clear about your priorities and disciplined in your focus. Do your actions align with your values and goals?
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The Stages of Effective Practices

Begin with a warm-up, proceed to the main workout, follow with a cool-down, and conclude with flexibility exercises.
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Susanna Temming Joins Rowing Staff at UCLA

A native of The Netherlands, she helped Texas win two national championships in the eight and collected silver and bronze medals rowing for the Dutch national team.
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The Case for High Training Volume

Studies show that the endurance of rowers increases with training volume and that rowers improve their performance when they train at mid-range intensity.
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Wayne Berger Named Assistant Coach at Lehigh

For 35 years, as educator and coach, he has taught student-athletes how to row through an approach centered on consistency, persistence, hard work, and community.
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Columbia’s Scott McKee Dies of Cancer

The former heavyweight coach and director of rowing  played a key role in launching the $6-million renovation of Columbia's boathouse and coached nearly 2,000 athletes.
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Shayla Lamb Named Associate Head Coach at UNC

As assistant coach, Lamb helped the Tar Heels place as high as 19th in the CRCA Weekly Poll. At the 2025 ACC Championships, three UNC boats vied in the grand finals.
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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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Stanford Remains #1 in Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll

The Cardinal swept #5 Tennessee over the weekend while #2 Texas won four events at the San Diego Crew Classic.
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The Ultimate Walk-On: Mike Herman

The former Navy SEAL hopes to win a spot in the men’s eight that will go for America’s first Olympic gold in the event since 2004. If he succeeds, those who helped him develop won’t be surprised.
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Crew Angels

At the Orlando Area Rowing Society, Inc.’s OARS Youth Invitation, the Crew Angels Launch Boat Team, led by Steve D’Amico, 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, parades the U.S., Florida, and other flags down the Turkey Lake course at Bill Frederick Park in Orlando, Fla.
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