Coxswain & Masters Rowing Virtual Summits
March 14-15 | Live Online
Two days. Two summits. One weekend dedicated to building better athletes, leaders, and coaches—at every stage of the journey.
Join USRowing for a weekend of expert-led virtual learning, community connection, and practical takeaways you can use immediately. Attend one summit or both, live from anywhere.
The Coxswains Summit: Steering Ahead
Saturday, March 14 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
Back by popular demand after a successful inaugural event in 2025, the Coxswains Summit returns as a one-day virtual experience for coxswains and coaches of all ages, disciplines, and levels.
Whether you’re new to the seat, refining skills, or coaching coxswains, this summit delivers tools to strengthen communication, improve boat handling, and elevate leadership.
What you’ll learn:
- Effective communication and command under pressure
- Best practices in coaching coxswains for all levels
- College recruiting and coxing at the collegiate level
- Rules of coxing and working with referees
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The return on investment in developing coxswains
Featured speakers include keynote speaker and actor-producer Luke Slattery from Boys in the Boat; National Team coxswains Nina Castagna, Emelie Eldracher, and Rachel Rane; referees Ruth Macnamara and Sam Chang; Olympic champion Mary Whipple; and more.
Masters Summit: The Lifetime Athlete & Their Coach
Sunday, March 15 | 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
Designed specifically for masters athletes and the coaches who support them, this virtual summit focuses on training smarter, staying healthy, and performing well across a lifetime in the sport.
USRowing members and experts will share insights tailored to the unique needs of adult rowers of all ages—so you can keep rowing strong for years to come.
What you’ll learn:
- Training and physiology for masters athletes
- Injury prevention and mobility strategies
- Safety best practices and considerations, including heart health
- Self-care and long-term performance planning
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Coastal rowing fundamentals for adult athletes
Featured speakers include keynote rowing legend and Olympian Jim Dietz, World Champion Chris Bak, Olympic Champion Lindsay Shoop, rowing leaders Marie Leonard and John Wojtkiewicz, and more.
View Coxswain Summit Agenda
View Masters Summit Agenda
Why Attend?
Learn from top athletes, coaches, and experts while connecting with the national rowing community. You’ll gain practical strategies you can apply immediately and enjoy the flexibility to rewatch sessions on your schedule after the event.