Coach Mike Teti on what makes a good coxswain
Mike Teti shares his summary of the key traits that make for a good coxswain.
A good coxswain will take care of safety, and will be helpful in managing the practice (if I have two Eights and I want them rowing even, then seriously, I want them even).
Everything a coxswain calls should produce an effect. If it doesn’t, then they shouldn’t say it.
Above all, the athletes should have confidence that their coxswain will go straight, get there on time, and execute the race plan.
– Mike Teti
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