The NCAA is comprised of three divisions (Division I, Division II, and Division III), "created in 1973 to align like-minded campuses in areas of philosophy, competition, and opportunity." As a…
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At the front end of the rowing stroke, the goal is to achieve a quick catch. Too often, rowers hear the word “quick,” and replace it with the word “hard.”…
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If tension in your hamstrings, glutes, and low back prevents you from achieving the body over position after the finish, you can be sure that you will not be rowing…
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The ACT is a nationally administered, standardized paper-and-pencil test that helps colleges evaluate candidates. Further, the ACT (and/or SAT) is an NCAA eligibility requirement for any high school student athlete who…
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The SAT is a nationally administered, standardized paper-and-pencil test that helps colleges evaluate candidates. Further, the SAT (and/or ACT) is an NCAA eligibility requirement for any high school student athlete who…
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Rower Academy is always working hard to bring you the best resources to assist you in becoming even more educated about the various Colleges and Universities and their rowing programs.…
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The founder of RA, Luke Walton, is not only a 2004 Olympic Rower but a proven coach of High School Athletes. He has equipped countless students with the athletic skillset…
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If you do not complete a stroke to the very best of your ability, then you can be sure the next stroke will be compromised. Chasing strokes (i.e. rushing to…
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These pieces are to be completed at the designated rating. Each stroke rating is held for 1000m. When shifting up, push a little stronger with the legs and allow a…
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Market Watch ran a story on Nov 7, 2018, entitled "Here are the best sports for a college scholarship." The story featured Patrick O’Rourke, a certified public accountant in Washington,…
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