At the front end of the rowing stroke, you must allow the blade to bury and allow yourself to feel connection with the boat (pressure against feet and handle) before…
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RA founder, Luke Walton (pictured above) after the Cambridge v Oxford Boat Race loss in 2006. In Luke's own words: "We lost to a worthy opponent that day. This picture…
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Being recruited to row in college requires more than an impressive 2k score. You're called a "Student Athlete" (with the word "Student" first) for a reason. And performance metrics other…
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Tension is a boat speed killer. Tension that starts in your hands will travel up the arms and manifest in locked down shoulders and neck. Once the tension sinks into…
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USRowing’s Under 19 National Team represents the U.S. at the World Rowing Junior Championships each year. USRowing selects, trains and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition,…
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Getting started with your recruiting process can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to the NCAA. Knowing when and where to start and which steps need to be taken along…
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The Eight Participating Ivy League Institutions (with links to their Admissions Departments) Brown University Harvard University Columbia University University of Pennsylvania Cornell University Princeton…
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Our Founder, Luke Walton (pictured in seven seat above), delivered this speech to the current oarsman, parents, and alumni as the guest speaker at the annual Cal Crew Heavyweight Men’s…
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If you want to row in college, creating an account with the NCAA Eligibility Center is the first step to becoming an NCAA student-athlete. DIVISION I OR IIYou will need…
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Rowing is a push and hang sport. Not a pull sport.A good rowing stroke is dominated by the legs (which initiate the drive phase out of the catch) and the core…
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