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    Recruiting New Year’s Resolution: The Time is Now

    Tailored to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these steps help student-athletes make meaningful progress in their recruiting journey.

    Turning the Tide

    At the Trial VIIIs on the Thames, rowers from Oxford and Cambridge prepared for The Boat Race in April, where the Oxonians are thirsting for victory after a long drought.
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    The Art of the Ask

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

    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.

    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?

    Know the Drill

    We perform drills for a reason. They work.

    The Unbeatable Lightness of Rowing

    A feeling of lightness on the seat is one of the hallmarks of good suspension on the drive.

    Got Rhythm?

    Helpful cues to keep ratio top of mind.

    The Perfectly Connected Stroke

    How to Harness the ‘Power Rectangle.’

    What do you love about rowing?

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    Recruiting New Year’s Resolution: The Time is Now

    Tailored to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these steps help student-athletes make meaningful progress in their recruiting journey.

    Turning the Tide

    At the Trial VIIIs on the Thames, rowers from Oxford and Cambridge prepared for The Boat Race in April, where the Oxonians are thirsting for victory after a long drought.

    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?

    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.