Winter training 2019-2020

 

Hello friends! Long time no see. Today we are gonna discuss my season that I have the most mixed feelings about WINTER TRAINING!

NOVICE VS. VARSITY WINTER

Well, this is my second winter training since I first started coxing and let me tell you it was very different. My novice winter was a lot of pretending to know the sport which I also did not do very well. To be completely honest I still don’t understand the sport that well yet, that just comes with the years. My first winter on varsity was completely different. Not only does the coach expect more from you but they also expect you to be active during practice, which means NO SLACKING. For me, winter doesn’t only mean getting to understand the sport better but you also get to know your teammates better.

COACHES

Winter is a great time to develop and deepen your connection with the coaches on your team.  During winter, get to know the way the coaches think, why they do things, try to understand their thought process. Also, go to your coaches with any questions you have, this reassures them that you are being an active member of the team during practice.

MAKING THE MOST OUT OF IT

Take advantage of winter training!! Yes, this is difficult because all you want to do is goof off with your friends. For me, it was hard at the begging but then I realized how important it is to understand the sport. Take a video of certain rowers, then go over it with them to make technical changes. Take this time to religiously study the technical aspect of the sport so when you get back on the water, you will have that nailed down!!

Well, friends that is all for today’s post, until next time!!

 

 

 

 

 

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