ABOUT WOMEN'S COLLEGE ROWING RECRUITING
Women’s college rowing gives student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level while pursuing a university education. With some of the largest roster sizes among women’s collegiate sports, rowing can provide excellent opportunities for athletes looking to continue competing at the next level.
College coaches evaluate recruits based on a combination of athletic ability, physical potential, rowing experience, academics, and overall fit for their program. Depending on the athlete, coaches may consider factors such as 2K erg times, height, weight, race results, rowing experience, academic performance, and athletic development.
Building a strong recruiting presence is an important part of getting discovered by college coaches. A complete online recruiting profile gives coaches a centralized place to evaluate you as a prospective student-athlete, including your athletic information, erg scores, results, academic information, graduation year, recruiting video, and contact details.
Starting the recruiting process early gives you more time to build exposure, communicate with coaches, track your development, and identify programs that match your athletic and academic goals.
WHY ROW IN COLLEGE?
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Maximize your potential: College rowing challenges you both physically and mentally while developing valuable skills such as teamwork, leadership, discipline, goal setting, work ethic, time management, and performing under pressure.
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Compete at a high level: Continue developing as an athlete while training and competing in a structured and highly competitive collegiate environment.
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Build lifelong relationships and connections: Being part of a college rowing program creates a strong network of teammates, coaches, alumni, and fellow student-athletes that can lead to lifelong friendships and valuable professional connections.
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Balance athletics and academics: Pursue your academic and career goals while experiencing the unique opportunity to represent your university as a student-athlete.
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Be part of a team: Rowing requires exceptional teamwork and commitment. Competing alongside teammates toward a common goal creates a strong sense of community and belonging throughout your college experience.
"It's never too early, or too late, to start your college recruiting journey. Opportunities exist at every level, so create your recruiting profile today and give yourself the best chance to compete in college while earning a great education."