Time to make it happen
We offer a range of unique, individualised coaching options, as detailed below. This can be anything from a one-off video call with the coaching team to season-long work with all coxes and coaches within a squad. Find your fit, then fill out the form so that we can adjust for your needs. For all services, the first session is completely free of charge, because winning shouldn’t be about the size of your wallet.
Tech knowledge
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Calls, tone, rhythm
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Steering guidance
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Recording analysis
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Athlete health
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Tech knowledge · Calls, tone, rhythm · Steering guidance · Recording analysis · Athlete health ·
For coxes and coaches. Meetings held over video call with the participant(s), led by Adam. Topics vary depending on the needs of the individual - for example, we listen to a recording taken during the week, talk over it, suggest improvements and highlight successful sections. Can be one-off or happen more regularly - whatever works best for the participant. Listed price is a guideline only, and is the price per 90 minutes of coaching.
For coxes and coaches. At the waterside, working in the broader context of a practice outing with the athletes. An example could involve a detailed pre-brief with the coxes, on-water work listening to them and providing feedback, then reviewing the session afterwards to identify key strengths and weaknesses, supporting continuous development. Can be one-off or happen more regularly - whatever works best for the participants. Listed price is a guideline only, and is the price per session (/per 3 hours. Transport costs not included).
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The best way to support your coxing and coaching team. Frequent online meetings are supplemented with in-person work to ensure the best possible learning experience for everyone involved. The most flexible option. There is no better way to encourage development amongst your squad. Additional opportunities for in-person support at race days are also available. Listed price is a guideline only - this option provides access to both online and in-person, with the price being the cost of one online and one in-person session. Transport costs not included.
Learn the 5 tenets of coxing
1. Safety
Of themselves, the crew and of others. This should inform any action a cox takes - it could involve positioning in a race, actively ensuring all rowers in their crew are happy and healthy, maintaining their own health and acting as first point of contact for any crew member safeguarding concerns.
2. Steering
Whilst being safe, the cox should be able to accurately match circulation plans in practice and deliver smooth, efficient, optimal lines on race day. This requires close understanding of the rules, reading the water, steering a point instead of a line and finding the deepest water.
3. Calls
More than a “coach in the boat”, the cox should provide, safe, effective calls that connect with individual crews and let them focus on rowing alone, adjusting tone, rhythm and volume to motivate, inform and reassure.
4. Organisation
The cox should always keep tabs on each crew member to ensure they are adequately informed and training properly, as well as consciously trying to become a student of the sport and cooperating with the coaches. They should consider how much information the crew actually needs.
5. Care
Of people and equipment. The cox is responsible for damage to the boat, blades, coxbox etc - they should actively take an interest in maintenance and repair of this equipment. Similarly, the cox has a responsibility to help all crew members perform in a healthy, happy environment.
Durham LDS
Old Elvet Bridge, Durham
Steering does not have to be scary. As a cox, it ranks second in your list of priorities - but it is still a crucial part of any race. It is also very teachable - with the right coaching, every cox can steer a race-winning line, no matter the conditions.
Time to take control of your coxing.
If you're interested in one of our programmes, please complete the form with the details of what you’re after as well as any questions you may have. Once your message has been reviewed, we will be in touch over email within 2 business days to start tailoring a programme to your specific needs and organising the free taster session. Details of payments will be discussed over email. Please note, listed prices are a basic guide and may vary by small amounts (up or down) depending on the frequency and intensity of your chosen programme.