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    Robbie Tenenbaum

    Robbie Tenenbaum coached at the NCAA level for over 30 years and with the U.S. Junior National Team for eight. He now helps parents and families navigate the university recruiting process.
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    Taking Recruiting to the Next Level

    Coaches don’t always know where they stand on your list. So clear and direct communication can be extremely helpful—and often very effective.
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    Recruiting: Patience Is Not a Mistake

    If an athlete is getting faster, gaining racing experience, and hearing from programs that align more closely with goals, keeping options open may be the smartest approach.
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    Recruiting New Year’s Resolution: The Time is Now

    Tailored to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these steps help student-athletes make meaningful progress in their recruiting journey.
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    Recruiting: Why You Should Get Started Early

    Early preparation gives student-athletes the foundation they need to be successful academically, athletically, and personally.
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    ‘I’m Not Recruitable. Now What?’

    If varsity rowing isn’t your path, it’s not the end of your rowing journey. Many universities have competitive club programs that offer meaningful athletic and social experiences.
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    Recruiting: Start Early—and Follow the Rules

    Recruiting isn’t just about colleges choosing athletes; it’s also about your learning what kind of program and coaching style will be the right fit for you.
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    Parsing Those Subtle But Important Differences

      Selecting the right university as a student-athlete involves far more than comparing rankings or...
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    Can Getting Recruited Help with Admissions?

    While coaches can advocate for rowing recruits, the final decision rests solely with the university’s admissions office.
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    What Really Matters

      Rowers often debate whether stroke styles or training methods should influence their choice of...
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    Recruiting: Handling the High-Pressure Sell

    Recruitment can be a high-stakes process, especially when coaches pressure student-athletes to make quick decisions.
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    Recruiting: The Timeliness of Now

    Aspiring rowers should begin thinking about where they want to go to college early in high school, but even fall of senior year isn’t too late.

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    CRCA Coaches Poll: Week 2 | March 17, 2026

    Defending NCAA Division I national champions Stanford remain atop the Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll.
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    Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll: Division II

    Embry-Riddle remains #1. Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll: Division III and Lightweight will begin in Week 3, March 23rd.
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    Amanda Kraus Out as CEO of USRowing

    Under her leadership, USRowing’s revenue soared, but success on the water proved elusive. Her departure was preceded by months of tension and conflict with the board.
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    Overnght To Stream The Boat Race in North America

    First contested in 1829, The Boat Race features the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in an annual head-to-head race on the River Thames. The race will be held April 4, 2026.

    Since 1994, Rowing News has served the North American rowing community with news, results, features, training tips, and compelling images

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