Summer Rowing Camp

RSR Elite Coxswains

Develop the technical knowledge, race strategy and mental skills to lead your crew with clarity and confidence—on the water, on the erg and under pressure.

Build better coxswains.

Lead stronger crews.

Build better coxswains.

Lead stronger crews.

A great coxswain does more than call the race plan. They read the boat, recognise what the crew needs and communicate in a way that helps rowers respond.

At Ready Set Row, coxswains work directly with coaches to develop the technical understanding, tactical thinking and leadership skills to make a difference in the boat. Through practical experience, feedback and mental skills training, they learn to lead their crew while building confidence in their own decisions.

We train coxswains to think like coaches, communicate with purpose and lead with composure—even when the pressure is on.

I am so greatful and thankful to the RSR program as it has changed my life in ways I never expected.

RSR26 Elite Athlete

I am a stronger leader and teammate because of this experience and can’t wait for to bring the skills I’ve learned from this camp to college rowing.

RSR Elite Athlete

Thank you so much for a challenging, crazy difficult, fun, and rewarding camp.

RSR Elite Athlete

The Ready Set Row difference

Technical knowledge.

Tactical thinking.
Leadership under pressure.

At RSR, coxswains receive specialised coaching and regular feedback to help them understand what’s happening in the boat, decide what the crew needs and communicate it effectively.

Read the Boat

Learn what to look for, listen for and feel so you can identify technical opportunities and help rowers make meaningful changes.

Make the Call

Develop your race strategy, refine your calls and learn how timing, tone and language can help a crew respond.

Lead Under Pressure

Build the mental skills to manage nerves, stay focused and make clear decisions when training or racing gets tough.

Rowing CLinics

Learn to see more.

Say more with every call.

RSR coxswains receive hands-on coaching on and off the water. You’ll practise identifying what a crew needs, receive feedback on your decisions and develop the skills to turn a coach’s direction into effective action.

Technical Observation & On-the-Water Coaching

Learn to recognise technical issues and opportunities in the boat—and how to use clear, well-timed instructions to help athletes make changes.

Race Recordings & Feedback

Record and transcribe race pieces, then review your calls with coaches. Receive feedback on your language, timing and tactics, along with input from the rowers in your boat.

Erg Coaching

Shadow coaches during land training and learn how to support individual athletes on the erg. Practise offering useful corrections and helping rowers work through challenging moments.

Connecting Coach & Crew

Learn to interpret a coach’s instructions, communicate their vision to the crew and help put the plan into practice. You’ll also develop your understanding of equipment and rigging.

Communication & Adaptability

Build the skills to communicate with coaches and teammates, give constructive feedback and adapt your approach to different rowers and crews.

Mental skills & Composure

Learn practical strategies to manage pressure, regulate your emotions and recover from mistakes—so you can stay focused and make safe, clear decisions.

Summer Rowing Camp

RSR Coxswain Development

Train alongside athletes and work directly with RSR coaches to develop the skills to lead a crew. From technical observation and race planning to communication and mental skills, you’ll receive practical coaching and feedback throughout the camp.

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WHO

Coxswains 14-19 years old with one season experience.

WHEN

Commencing 12 July 2027

Concluding 9 August 2027

WHERE

Marietta College, Marietta OHIO
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, St. Catharines CANADA

2K GUIDE

Sub 8:00 (ages 14–16)
Sub 7:30 (ages 17–18)

RACING CAMP · COXSWAINS

Who Can Apply

This camp is for coxswains 14-19 years old who want to deepen their technical understanding, improve their communication and develop as leaders in the boat.

We recommend athletes consider this camp after at least one season’s experience of sweep rowing or sculling for safety reasons and be able to swim for safety reasons.

Coxswains work with RSR coaches and athletes throughout camp, learning through on-the-water sessions, land training, race recording reviews and direct feedback.

Open to any interested athletes - limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender.

Expression of Interest: FREE
Application Fee: $22pp
Registration: $9500
includes all room, board, hotel, regatta fees and transportation to the regatta from Marietta. RSR Elite Alumni returning for a 2+ summer are eligible for a discount.

RSR offers need-based financial aid for those athletes who would be ineligible to attend due to financial constraints. Please reach out for information.

12 JUL - 9 AUG 2027

Camp Location

All athletes train for 3 weeks at the Lindamood-VanVoorhis Boathouse and the Harmar Rowing Club Boathouse. We will row 8+, 4+, 4X, 4-, 2X, 2- and 1X on the Muskingum and Ohio River.

Athletes and coaches will stay in the dorms on campus, walkable to the boathouse. Athletes will eat all meals at the Gilman Dining Hall on campus, which is walkable to the dorms.

All athletes will then travel to compete at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and stay at the Staybridge Suites at St. Catharine's at 327 Ontario Street St. Catharines Canada.

Athletes will have the option to arrive July 10 and all coxswains are required to arrive July 10 for orientation.

Athletes are responsible for getting to the training site (or Columbus John Glenn Airport where you can take a shuttle) and getting home from the regatta. Transport from training to regatta location is included with registration.

More Info

All camp documents can be found here.
RSR Elite is solely operated by Ready Set Row LLC, which is not affiliated with The Board of Trustees of the host.
This camp must comply with regulations of the local governing entity and camp licensing. Parents may request copies of background checks, health care and discipline policies as well as procedures for filing grievances.
We encourage families to purchase travel insurance such as the one HERE at TravelSafe. We recommend purchasing the "Classic" package that covers "cancellation for any reason." RSR does not have a relationship with TravelSafe or any travel insurance companies so please do your own due diligence.
RSR will only offer a refund (minus $1500) for those athletes formally invited to the USRowing Selection Team in Chula Vista to race at the Junior World Championship. We still encourage you to purchase "cancel for any reason" coverage if you intend to apply to the Junior World Team. A refund is not offered for another rowing camp or any other USRowing camp.

Become the coxswain your crew can count on.

Develop your eye for technique, sharpen your calls and build the confidence to lead when it matters. Register your interest now for the 2027 camp.

Please note: An application fee of $22 applies. Coxswains are required to submit a racing tape.

For Parents

Building capable leaders.

Supporting the whole athlete.

Coxswains carry responsibility for their crew, their equipment and the decisions they make on the water. At RSR, they receive coaching and feedback to help them grow into that role with confidence.

Direct guidance from RSR coaches on technical observation, communication and race strategy.
Practical mental skills for managing pressure and responding to setbacks.
Opportunities to develop leadership, accountability and teamwork.
A focus on making clear decisions while keeping crew and equipment safety first.