A Community for Coxswains 

Please note that this episode contains a discussion of weight requirements for coxswains from 06:55 to 13:04.

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Resources mentioned:

• CoxPod Episode 016 | Head Racing: Prep to Chute

• CoxPod Episode 019 | Interview with Linda Guida - speech-language pathologist

• CoxPod Episode 022 | Stakeboats

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Credits:

• CoxPod’s logo was designed by Eileen Anderson: https://www.instagram.com/eileen_ing

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Timestamps:

• 00:23  Intro

• 00:45  This episode complements others in our catalog

• 01:33  Differences between head racing and sprint racing

• 03:08  Considering the race schedule

• 06:55  Practical guidance for coxswain weigh-ins (content warning: weight)

• 12:46  What to pack

• 14:20  Race visualization

• 14:50  Studying the race venue

• 16:06  Similarities to head race prep

• 18:13  Communicating with stroke/bow seat

• 19:01  Lane markers

• 19:43  Launching for your race

• 21:40  Conducting (and adapting) your race warm-up

• 24:23  What if you launch late?

• 26:10  The "5-5-5" warm-up strategy

• 30:03  Practicing a flying start

• 31:00  Observations to make on the row up to the start

• 32:57  Approaching the marshaling area

• 33:47  Keeping your rowers warm

• 36:22  Hot-seating

• 40:21  Episode recap

• 42:15  Quick Pick: colored pinnies at the San Diego Crew Classic

• 43:16  Shout Out: Linda Guida, our guest on Episode 019

• 44:02  Closing