Word: coaches
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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John R. Chainey, from the Chelsea Boat House, London, has recently been engaged by Yale to coach and train the 'varsity, under the general direction of Bob Cook. Since the arrival of Chainey, Caldwell has taken the place of Appleton as stroke, and, though the lightest man in the boat, is doing well. The crew's stroke is inclined to be a trifle short and snappy, a defect which will be overcome...
...foot-ball a very good showing was made a year ago last fall, as Harvard men can testify to, and it is probable that improvement will be made in this direction, as a regular trainer and coach has lately been procured for the eleven...
...secretary. Several matches have been arranged for the coming season. It is necessary that the men trying for the eleven should practice regularly and faithfully to insure success against the rival teams. Some of the old players will be on the ground daily at 4 p.m. to coach...
Stroke. Looks at his oar too much, which has a tendency to make him swing badly. Does not hold himself firmly enough at the finish and during the last part of the recover. On the whole he is doing very well, but should pay rather more attention to the coach...
...reported that Yale has engaged a celebrated English coach for the 'varsity crew. The usual discouraging reports concerning the crew begin to appear...