Why Row?
- It is the ultimate team sport. Unlike other sports where you can have one or two "superstars" who carry a team to victory, all of the members of a "crew" must work together to propel their boat through the water to beat other crews. As a result, the camaraderie of rowing is unlike any other.
- For women, it is a gateway to scholarships. The vast majority of our senior girls have received a rowing scholarship to row at schools like UCLA, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, University of Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and many others. Schools that do not offer athletic scholarships have welcomed our athletes onto their teams. We have girls who have joined Columbia, Princeton, and other Ivy League schools.
- For men, it is a way to get into a reach school. Although scholarships are not as plentiful for men as it is for women, having rowing on your resume speaks to your character and commitment. Admissions and coaches know that rowing requires dedication and this will push many young men into the school of their dreams.
- A sports physiologist did a study that showed how one 2,000 meter race is equivalent to two back-to-back basketball games in the amount of energy used by an athlete. Rowing uses every muscle group in the body and requires a very high level of cardiovascular fitness. It will get your athlete into the best shape of their lives.
- It is a sport you can do into your 100s! There are many Masters rowers who can be seen on the river.
- Rowing has a very tight network of people. Chances are if you are in a job interview and mention that you row, the person on the other side of the table will know someone who rowed or they rowed.
- It helps with schoolwork! This may sound contrary but since practices are 6 days a week, it cuts down on free time and forces athletes to manage their time efficiently. Our athletes are some of the best scholars in their schools.
- It is crazy FUN!!!
