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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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Recruiting: The Many Paths to College Rowing

Coaches build their teams in a variety of ways, pulling talent from multiple sources, not just traditional high-school programs.
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Recruiting: For Parents, Some Do’s and Don’t’s

Rowing recruits need the opportunity to ask candid questions, observe team dynamics, and determine whether the environment feels like the right fit—without Mom and Dad.
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Recruiting: When Is It Time To Move On?

Understanding when to stay patient and when to redirect your focus is a critical skill in the recruiting process.
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Recruiting: Deal With the Pressure By Keeping Control

Selecting a university is an important decision. While coaches may seek a quick answer, take the time to ensure the school is the right academic, athletic, and personal fit.
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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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Vanderbilt Women Shine At Sunny Head of the Hooch

  Vanderbilt won the women's collegiate eight, four, and frosh/novice four at the 2026 Head...
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Shoving Talent Off the Cliff

Thousands of post-college rowers in their 20s are still physically capable, still competitive, and still interested in racing—if only a compelling structure existed.
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45th Head of the Hooch Regatta

The South's largest head race returns to Chattanooga, Tenn. for the 23rd time, having moved from Atlanta to Lake Lanier to Ross Landing, growing every time.
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Annual Convention Returns to Philadelphia, Dec. 10-12

Featuring a dinner to honor Kris Korzeniowski, the convention gets the rowing community back to meeting in person to discuss current issues, develop community, and make connections at The Logan Hotel (formerly the Four Seasons) in Philadelphia.

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