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    Why the Questions Prospective Student-Athletes Ask Matter

    In many instances, you will want to go to the prospective rowers and student-athletes themselves.

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    Whether with your program, your crew, or a single athlete, identify the limiting factors to successful performance.

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    Back Where You Began

    Welcome to the phenomenon of reversibility, when hard-earned fitness gains vanish once you quit training. That’s why you should keep it up during the winter off-season.

    Sechser, Koszyk Crowned ‘Head of the Charles’

    The fearless lightweight scullers won the title—and $10,000.

    Youth Quads Prove Popular at ‘The Hooch’

    The “last of the great fall regattas” attracted nearly 2,200 entries.

    The Importance of a Good Warm-Up

    It doesn’t need to take place in the boat. Try a few calisthenics on land. And don’t forget the warm-down.

    Knee and Hand Speed

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

    Making the Most of An ‘Unofficial’ Visit

    Visits are two-way streets. You get to learn about the rowing program, and the coaches get to learn about you.

    First-Ever Conference for Women Rowing Coaches

    More than 50 women rowing coaches eager to improve their leadership skills and advance...

    Minding a Rower’s ‘P’s’

    This handy hack will improve the rowing stroke cycle and enhance the most important P of all—power.

    Project Minerva: British Rowing’s Pioneering Initiative Tailors Training for Elite Female Rowers Eyeing World and Olympic Gold

    British Rowing’s Project Minerva, named for the ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic war, was created a year ago to optimize the health and performance of elite female rowers in the UK.

    Training for Mental Fitness

    Rowers know how to tune their bodies for peak performance, but what about tuning their minds?

    Canadian National Rowing Team Alumni Shine at 2023 Head of the Charles Regatta, Pay Tribute to Late Teammate Jon Beare

    Canadian rowers spanning generations of representing the Maple Leaf enjoy a tremendous regatta reminiscing on memories while making new ones on, and off, the water.

    John Wetzstein Returns Home to Lead Saskatchewan Rowing’s High Performance Program

    The current National Team coach will become the technical lead of the province’s rowing program heading into the 2024 season.

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    Why the Questions Prospective Student-Athletes Ask Matter

    In many instances, you will want to go to the prospective rowers and student-athletes themselves.

    Outside Perspective

    Whether with your program, your crew, or a single athlete, identify the limiting factors to successful performance.

    The Virtues of Peanut Butter (And Other Nutritious Nuggets)

    Did you know that you can tame your belly fat by eating less at night?

    The Art of Indoor Coxing

    If you’re serious about your role on the team, there are just as many opportunities to get better and faster in the winter as there are on the water.