Jim has kindly done some more research to answer Sarah-Kates questions

Charlie Simpson made some further suggestions for links to articles on communication in rowing coaching, hes happy to have them published, see:

http://www.skhs.queensu.ca/employees/faculty/publications/cote/

Another good source to try is Brent Rushall . He has a rowing background and a definite interest in psychology. At his website he provides brief summaries of key articles across various disciplines including psychosocial aspects. I had a quick scan on the communication topic and came up with the following summaries that may be of interest. http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol121/mjaavatn.htm

http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol91/amorose.htm
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol61/horn.htm
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/coachsci/csa/vol35/dibernar.htm