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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.
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    How to Overcome the Dreaded Erg Test

    Erg tests are an unavoidable part of rowing, but there’s no reason they have to be so terrifying. From 2K to 6K to the ‘hour of power,’ rowing’s erg stars share the test-prep strategies that put them on the path to personal bests.

    The Confidence Game

    How to turn self-doubt into the self-sustaining confidence you need to perform.

    Movement Medicine

    Is physical activity as—or even more—effective than prescription medications? There’s a growing body of evidence to suggest that’s the case.

    Teaching Toughness

    How can I help my rowers push through the pain barrier?

    Thought Balloon

    Is it possible for rowers and coxswains to think themselves into a panic?

    The Hammer’s Dilemma

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

    Black Oarsmen: Q&A with Dr. Rashid Faisal

    Rashid Faisal, a Detroit educator and historian, has written a book about early Black oarsmen and their participation in the sport. Rowing News interviewed Dr. Faisal about why he undertook the project, what he learned, and what he hopes his book will accomplish.

    Origin Story

    At Howard University, a true first for our sport.

    Machine Learning

    How the boom in indoor rowing is bringing the benefits of America’s oldest intercollegiate sport to the masses.

    Preparing to Race Again

    It’s about lighter training, speed work, proper sleep, and visualizing victory.
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    Navigating the College Recruiting Process

    Navigating the college recruiting process can be challenging. Take a look for some clarity.

    New Zealand’s Unflappable Rower-Optimist

    Forced to train at home through a New Zealand winter, three-time Olympian Emma Twigg used the time to reflect on why she rows and the role of sport in her life.

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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.

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    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.