College Bound? Where Does Rowing Fit In?

Season 5, Episode #23
Livestreaming 3/20/2023, 7:15 PM ET
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PANELIST LINKS

RowersREACH recruiting consultants; Arlington-Belmont high school crew; Pierce Press publishing; Rochester Women’s Rowing 

Please note new date & time, 3/20, 7:15 pm Eastern

PANELISTS: Fran Berlin, RowersREACH; high school coach Kelsey Anderson; Meg Carroll, parent of a prospective D1 rower; and U. Rochester 2021 walk-on coxswain, Grace Snyder.

How can a student (or parent) bridge the gap between their dream of a college experience and finding the university program that fits best with their rowing and academic goals?

In this episode, our expert panelists from the Rowers Reach consulting grup explain the recruiting process, explore the options at club, DI, DII and DIII programs, and talk about realistic goals and expectations.

Nobody can guarantee admission, but the high school athlete can learn how to put their best foot forward, formulate a plan, and find a school that fits academically and athletically.

UPCOMING: Ocean Rowing with Rannoch Adventure’s CEO Charlie Pitcher; Jason Cottingham’s interview with solo Atlantic Challenge rower Lara Vafiadis; plus our regular Club Spotlights, Gadgets & Gear, and much more.

MEET OUR FABULOUS SPONSORS: Burnham Boat (among the best humans & rowing supporters anywhere; GoodInklings Web Design & Management (ask about free website audit for our subscribers); Pierce Press, announcing the new children’s book, Oceans Alive! And we express special gratitude to our Head of the Charles broadcast partner,  NEXT Boatworks.

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