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HBHS Crew Team Coxswain Clinic #1 9/4/14 Coach: Erin Furler
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AGENDA WHAT IS A COXSWAIN? WHAT ARE A COXSWAIN’S RESPONSABILITES? WHAT MAKES A GOOD COAXWAIN? HBHS CREW TEAM STANDARD SIGNALS (handout) PRACTICE ROUTINE
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WHAT IS A COXSWAIN? It is pronounced “cox-in” or simply “cox” A coxswain does not row the boat, but they do everything else! Steer the boat Give commands to the rowers On the water coach Help run practice Organize the boat before and after practice Eyes and mouth of the boat on and off water Motivate individual rowers Anything else?
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WHAT ARE A COXSWAIN’S RESPONSABILITES? Knowing how to steer Care of your boat, rigging, oars and cox box Knowing your teammates and what motivates them Knowing the correct terminology Clear communication with rowers and coaches Safe transportation of your boat Knowing how to row (not a joke) Knowing your course Knowing proper water/racing etiquette
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WHAT MAKES A GOOD COXSWAIN? Great at multitasking! Clear and concise communication with rowers and coaches Confident signal calling On time to all crew events Keeps a journal Passionate about their boat/team/role Constantly seeking to become better and learn Organized
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Show up 5-10 minutes early Grab your cox box (make sure its working) and any other gear you are bringing with you on the boat Take a seat in the club house for announcements Find your coach and ask them what boat you are in and what drills you are doing – write these down with any notes the coaches give you Get your line up from the coach so you can start memorizing names – write it down Before you go down to the water, gather your boat, let them know what boat they are in, what oars to grab and their seat number Get the boat on the water in an expeditious manor – safe and fast Mark sure your sound system in the boat is working Help with shoes and oars Clear the dock as soon as possible so the next boat can launch PRACTICE ROUTINE – FALL 2014
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After practice, dock and help with shoes and oars Get the boat out of the water as safe and fast as possible Put your boat on the racks and ensure oars are properly put away Practice is not over! Help other teams dock and get out, get your boat to help too No one should be standing around After boats are secured, help pick up trash on your walk back to the club house Help remind your boat of announcements before they leave and make sure you have all of your stuff Ask your coach any questions about the drills you just did, what you can improve on, what went wrong and how o fix it PRACTICE ROUTINE cont – FALL 2014
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