Recruiting

[[old] swavo1]

Hi, I was just curious what college coaches look 4 when recruiting. I'm 6'2, 190lbs. and 2k at a 6:35.5 and just wondering what I should do to get noticed. Any information would be much appreciated!

[[old] eparizeau]

I recall that Rowing News (www.rowingnews.com) had an issue on this topic not long ago. You can buy back issues through the website, although you might have to email them to figure out what issue it was in. I beleive it was a spring 05 issue.<br /><br />

[[old] TomR/the elder]

If I wanted the answer to your question, I would ask some college coaches directly.<br /><br />Go to the websites of colleges that interest you, click on "athletics," click on "crew" or "rowing," and then click on "coaches." You'll find an email address. I just sampled three colleges, and that works.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Tom<br /><br />

[[old] Peter S]

try row2k.com and check out the links sections, they have an extensive section of college teams

[[old] Canoeist]

You are still growing at age 17. Row a lot of distance so your rowing muscles grow during your growth spurt. This will get your 2K time down around 6 minutes. Rowing coaches will notice!<br /><br />Cheers, <br /><br />Paul Flack

[[old] swavo1]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I've had a few top rowing programs contact me including some ivies. Canoeist, would it be possible to get it at 6 mins at my current weight and height?

[[old] Peter S]

<!--QuoteBegin-swavo1+Aug 11 2005, 11:33 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(swavo1 @ Aug 11 2005, 11:33 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thanks for the advice everyone.  I've had a few top rowing programs contact me including some ivies.  Canoeist, would it be possible to get it at 6 mins at my current weight and height? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />You have the height and weight behind you too, 6 might be a stretch at age 17, but if you really want to be good and be able to make boats in top college programs, your gonna have to break 620<br />

[[old] Lexams1]

does anyone know the recruiting rules and when they can contact you and such?

[[old] swavo1]

<!--QuoteBegin-Lexams1+Aug 12 2005, 05:30 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Lexams1 @ Aug 12 2005, 05:30 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->does anyone know the recruiting rules and when they can contact you and such? <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br /><a href='http://www.siprep.org/athletics/rowing/ ... de-fr.html' target='_blank'>http://www.siprep.org/athletics/rowing/ ... tml</a><br /><br />Here's a link describing the recruiting rules

[[old] Canoeist]

<!--QuoteBegin-swavo1+Aug 12 2005, 03:33 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(swavo1 @ Aug 12 2005, 03:33 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thanks for the advice everyone.  I've had a few top rowing programs contact me including some ivies.  Canoeist, would it be possible to get it at 6 mins at my current weight and height? <br /> </td></tr></table><br />My guess is that you will put on another 15 to 25 pounds of muscle in the next two or three years if you keep rowing hard. This is based on the fact that I put on 25 pounds of muscles during my last growth spurt 32 years ago. The extra muscle should let you pull under 6:10 and that would be quite competitive for college rowers.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Paul Flack

[[old] crewhead]

my very good friend was just recruited by columbia and i was discussing with him times to egt in to a college for a heavy weight, and he said the break off point is 6:30 so i would work harder and get more built up and you will almost be guaranteed a spot

[[old] John Rupp]

You might consider being a lightweight, since you're only 6'2.

[[old] Neb154]

John, Hes 190. That wouldn't be healthy.

[[old] Xeno]

<!--QuoteBegin-swavo1+Aug 11 2005, 10:33 PM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(swavo1 @ Aug 11 2005, 10:33 PM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Thanks for the advice everyone.  I've had a few top rowing programs contact me including some ivies.  Canoeist, would it be possible to get it at 6 mins at my current weight and height? <br /> </td></tr></table><br />6 minutes or below?<br />Certainly.<br />Porter Collins from the US Olympic Team in 2000 pulled clearly sub 6 at 195 pounds.<br />There is a good book to buy called: Rowing Faster, by Volker Nolte. If your rowing technique is good take video of yourself and send the coaches the footage.<br />Good luck,<br />XENO

[[old] bmoore]

<!--QuoteBegin-Neb154+Aug 21 2005, 12:00 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(Neb154 @ Aug 21 2005, 12:00 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->John, Hes 190.  That wouldn't be healthy. <br /> </td></tr></table><br /><br />I was 6'2" and 190 at 16, and I dropped to 165 after 6 weeks of mono. Not a good idea. I went from the fastest on the swim team to the slowest. This kind of weight loss would lose too much lean mass and not contribute to optimal performance.<br />