Lessons from the coxswain's seat

A coxswain's job is simple: Maneuver a 60ft, 200lb, $55k boat around busy and often dangerous waterways, while listening to a coach's instructions (who is motoring along side in a small boat) whilst coaching and motivating a team of 8 athletes who are rowing so hard that some actually make themselves sick. And if you're in Seattle, it's probably dark and raining. Piece of cake.

Most non-rowers think of the coxswain as a loud mouth with a Napoleon complex who shouts commands. That's only partially accurate...

A loud mouth after a race

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