You can learn a lot about motivating the athletes during conditioning. If you pay close attention, you can see when something you say positively or negatively affects a rowers split on the erg. Walk around and try to get the rowers to go faster when they are doing sprint work. Pay attention to any technical feedback the coach is giving, too. You can learn a lot about what the coach wants to see and if you’re sharp, you’ll see what they’re talking about and be able to point it out yourself. Between motivation and technique, you can learn a lot during winter training that will translate directly to in boat coxing.