WTF's a Coxswain?

Carpooling to practice

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:55:27 -0400

After eating regatta food all weekend...

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:50:44 -0400

When you realize you'll be back on the water in less than a month

wtfcoxswain1 — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:31:58 -0500

When the other coxswains were pissed I got the newest cox box

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:43:38 -0500

When I got a new NK split/rate watch for Chirstmas

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:39:27 -0500

Every coxswain, ever

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:26:49 -0500

Coxswains in the weight room

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:25:39 -0500

Sorry I've been MIA...

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:20:06 -0500

…I’ve been going through a bit of a transition period with school/work/life but things have leveled out and I should be able to post and respond to messages more regularly now!!

During the on-seasons

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 12:30:19 -0400

Just wondering, are you in high school or college? And have you ever gotten a new coach? Ours skipped out over the summer. I'm terrified of the new one since our last coach tended to verbally abuse us. And I've basically forgotten every call ever. The first few weeks should be interesting.

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:26:07 -0400

I have recently graduated from college, thus my collegiate rowing career is over. I rowed in high school as well, however.

Well I had two coaches in high school, one for my novice year and then one for my three years on varsity, but that change was not so scary, as I knew what I was getting in terms of coaching.

Collegiately however, I had an interesting experience. Throughout my four years on the varsity squad for my college, I had three different coaches due to a number of reasons that I won’t dive in to. It was a little scary, but the adjustment period was fast. One was very quiet and laid back, one of them had a quick temper and was not as effective as he could have been as a result, which I think relates to your past coach. The next one however, was calm and quiet yet effective; so you never really know what you’re going to get. Regardless, the change will be uncomfortable, but if you keep your head on straight and just accept the change for what it is, you should be alright. Just remember that you’re not the only one that will feel weird with the change, it’s an adjustment for your new coach as well. A new program, new rowers, new river/lake/surroundings/etc will be daunting to the coach too.

In terms of forgetting calls: it’s okay! Everyone is usually a little rusty coming back from the off season. Personally, I like to visit a few coxing websites to get me back into the “on the water” mindset. Other than that it’s just like riding a bike, it will come to you before you even realize it.

If you think you need some extra help or have any specific questions don’t be afraid to ask me or other coxswains!!

I hope that helps! If I don’t hear from you, good luck with your new coach and your upcoming season!! Just be patient and give it time, it will all fall into place :)

When I call a rower out and they won't stop bitching about it

wtfcoxswain1 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:42:27 -0400

When fog drops down on you out of nowhere and you can't even see past 4 seat

wtfcoxswain1 — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:45:52 -0400

When my friends make fun of me for having to wake up so early every day

wtfcoxswain1 — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:27:51 -0400

How I feel when I have to interact with the vast majority of other coxswains

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:31:49 -0400

When my internet crapped out in the middle of the Olympic WV8+ heats

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:25:07 -0400

Coxswain/rower relationship with the coach

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:16:46 -0400

When someone who knows nothing about rowing sees me in my uni

wtfcoxswain1 — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:13:51 -0400

What the set is like in a novice boat

wtfcoxswain1 — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:21:58 -0400

Waiting to dock at Hooch with 10 million other boats

wtfcoxswain1 — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:03:21 -0400

Whenever we cross the river

wtfcoxswain1 — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:24:29 -0400

We all check for barges like: