On today’s show we’re talking with Corin Wiggins. You might remember that we interviewed her back in 2021 for our "next generation of coxswains" episode. At the time, 17 year old Corin was a member of the Atlanta Junior Rowing Association and already had four years of coxing experience. But what really caught our attention was her Instagram account - @TheBlackCoxswain - which she began in an effort to connect athletes of color in the rowing community. Two years later, she’s a recruited member of Hobart College men's crew, and has forged a community of thousands online and on the water, while finding her own coxing voice.
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CATEGORIES: Coxing, Culture
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QUICK LOOK:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Southern transplants to NY
05:55 - Learning coxing skills and confidence from coaches at AJRA, and developing the trust of her athletes
09:45 - Rapid Fire Q&A
14:15 - Getting on the water in winter
15:30 - From thinking of quitting to getting addicted to the multi-tasking challenge of coxing
17:55 - HS senior season in the 2V and transition to first year at Hobart College
20:44 - Winter training camp in FL, learning about practice management, and mentoring novice coxswains
26:15 - History of rowing at Hobart College goes back to 1860; alumni visit the crew
31:10 - Establishing @TheBlackCoxswain IG account, growing a community of thousands, and open the door for networking and recruiting opportunities
37:12 - The importance of mentors
40:47 - Corin’s idea of the perfect stroke begins and ends with rhythm
42:37 - This one time, at ODP HP camp: when everything went right
49:39 - bonus outtake
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To see photos of Corin, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website.
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