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Sanford to Retire From UConn

UConn’s founding women’s rowing coach plans to retire after the 2026 season, capping a 29-year tenure that shaped the program from its varsity inception.

Biggest Ever Knecht Cup Regatta

Teams competing at this year’s Knecht Cup Regatta are drawn from 17 states as well as the District of Columbia.
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The Science of Sprinting

The finishing sprint hurts. Here’s why.

The Art of the Ask

In recruiting, the questions you ask are as important as the answers you get.

Evening Strokes

Rowing is one of the few sports that allows us to enjoy far-reaching exercise benefits even in old age.

Optimizing Rowing Through Testing

By measuring progress, tests can motivate and spur further progress and success.

Training Through the Ages

How training for top performance evolves over a lifetime.

Breaking Bread

Bread isn’t the problem. It’s your relationship with it.

Give Them the Slip

Why blade movement in the water is actually a good thing.

The Origins of the Micro-pause

Where did that quick movement into the catch come from? Blame the Speed Boss.

Drinking and Rowing

Consuming too much alcohol the night before a regatta will hurt your performance, slowing reaction time and reducing eye-hand coordination and balance.

On Land, a Balance Drill for the Water

Some land exercises to help you become centered for time on the water.

The Hammer’s Dilemma

I’ve got a big erg who is also a boat-stopper. What do I do?

Knee and Hand Speed

More than bruises are at stake when knuckles smash into the knees.

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Sanford to Retire From UConn

UConn’s founding women’s rowing coach plans to retire after the 2026 season, capping a 29-year tenure that shaped the program from its varsity inception.

Biggest Ever Knecht Cup Regatta

Teams competing at this year’s Knecht Cup Regatta are drawn from 17 states as well as the District of Columbia.

Recruiting: Deal With the Pressure By Keeping Control

Selecting a university is an important decision. While coaches may seek a quick answer, take the time to ensure the school is the right academic, athletic, and personal fit.

Newer Is Not Necessarily Better

While innovations in equipment can make a boat go faster, often the best way to increase speed is to improve training and use your existing equipment correctly.