Tendon strength develops more gradually than muscle, so proactive attention to the hand and forearm muscles helps ward off potential tendinitis in your wrist and elbow.
Coxswains can see much more standing in the erg room than sitting in the stern. You can see where rowers begin a session and how technique changes from fatigue or stress.
Enhance your odds of success by continuing your education at a coaching conference and surrounding yourself with other rowing coaches who are just as eager to improve.
At Vanderbilt, where rowing is a club sport, there’s no boathouse and there are no scholarships. But that hasn’t stopped Coach Jon Miller and his volunteer staff from turning “underdogs” into champions.
Dear Alumni and Friends, Join us at the Potomac Boat Club on Saturday, February 7, 2026, to hear updates about the upcoming spring season, a quick fall review, and of course “the State of the VRA.” Ticket sales for the 2026 State of the VRA end on Monday...
When rowers understand why it matters what and when they eat, they’re more likely to apply optimal fueling practices, even when routines disappear.
Is the idea dead in the water because someone missed a stroke? Maybe you were rowing into a headwind and it’s time to rock the boat by telling everyone to pull together and row in the same direction.
Yoga has become a popular addition to many rowing programs because it can make you stronger, more flexible, and more focused.
If an athlete is getting faster, gaining racing experience, and hearing from programs that align more closely with goals, keeping options open may be the smartest approach.
The best rowers and coaches approach our sport with the same dedication, preparation, and purpose as the top paid professionals.
