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Brown Catches Washington To Win Henley

The Island Challenge Cup for women's eights was the only Henley trophy (of 30 total) won by a U.S. crew, as a Harvard combination crew and Washington men raced in the finals of the Ladies Plate and Temple Challenge Cup.

Libby Hughes Named Radcliffe Lightweight Head Coach

Elizabeth "Libby" Hughes has been named the new David K. Richards '61 Family Head Coach for Radcliffe Lightweight Rowing after spending five seasons as an assistant women's lightweight rowing coach at Boston University.
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What Lies Beneath

While mental health is a big part of burnout, here we focus on the causes and effects of coach burnout and what can be done to help coaches rediscover that love for the sport that first compelled them to give back.

The Talk Test

Try this simple way of measuring your rate of perceived exertion.

Intestinal Distress: Gutting It Out

The fuel you choose affects digestion, which affects well-being and performance.

Coordinating Your Performance

It’s all about refining movement by training the central nervous system.

Trust Your Coach, Become Faster

Patience, understanding, and excellent listening skills when dealing with your coach will lead to massive gains in speed.

Equipment Maintenance 101

With winning margins growing increasingly slim, it’s never been more important to keep your equipment fine-tuned for race day. Here some of rowing’s leading manufacturers share their secrets for keeping boat and oars—and everything in between—built for speed.

The Art of the Post-Row Debrief

The post-race talk is about what happens next, not what just happened.

How to Hang

Master the art of suspension.

Getting the Jump on Rowing

“I really enjoyed plyometrics -- in a love-hate kind of way.”

Slide Rules

How dynamic ergs may—or may not—reduce the risk of injury.

Why We Lift

The erg builds strength, but it’s no substitute for a well-designed weight program.

Set Up for Success

You’re ready to coach, but are your athletes ready for you?

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Brown Catches Washington To Win Henley

The Island Challenge Cup for women's eights was the only Henley trophy (of 30 total) won by a U.S. crew, as a Harvard combination crew and Washington men raced in the finals of the Ladies Plate and Temple Challenge Cup.

Libby Hughes Named Radcliffe Lightweight Head Coach

Elizabeth "Libby" Hughes has been named the new David K. Richards '61 Family Head Coach for Radcliffe Lightweight Rowing after spending five seasons as an assistant women's lightweight rowing coach at Boston University.

Impronto to Lead Rowing Programs at University of Bridgeport

A recent graduate of USRowing's Level 3 High-Performance Coaching Certification program, Impronto is excited about the opportunity to lead one of the nation's newest varsity rowing programs.

Mixed Results for U.S. Crews at Henley Royal Regatta Day 3

Racing continued at Henley Royal Regatta as a record number of entries vie for 30 trophies on the River Thames.