The Sparks Coxswain Curriculum

The Sparks Coxswain Curriculum

Ryan Sparks
January 10, 2021

Sparks celebrates 10 years of educating coxswains through its curriculum designed by multiple Olympic and national team coxswains.

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 Recruiting & Coxswains

Recruiting & Coxswains

Nate Rooks
February 15, 2019

First, to address the initial question - yes, coxswains are recruited. The volume of coxswains recruited is much smaller than that of rowing athletes - however, we estimate 100 or more coxswains are supported through the admissions...

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 Coxing Experience Advisory Standards

Coxing Experience Advisory Standards

Nate Rooks
November 19, 2017

Coxing advisory standards are meant to support coxswains and their parents in managing their expectations as they pursue the recruiting process. Coxswains are recruited on a number of factors. It is possible for a coxswain of lesser...

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Steering the San Diego Crew Classic

Steering the San Diego Crew Classic

Laura Simon
March 2, 2015

One of the toughest races to cox is the 2K course at San Diego Crew Classic. The wind and tide of Mission Bay make it a particularly challenging course, and coxswains visiting for the first time should be prepared. In this...

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