Hi @RussianMom! I echo the others’ recommendations to considering rowing. Our D was an outstanding HS athlete in her sport, but not “D1 outstanding”. She could have potentially played at a lower division school, but she wanted a big university experience, and was fine playing at the club or intramural level. Her HS coach suggested she try rowing. The coach mentioned she gets contacted every year by our state flagship looking for athletes who will be attending the university, but not continuing in their HS sport. There are simply not enough HS girls rowing programs to fill all available spots on college teams. Rowing coaches are looking for hard working athletes they can teach to row. As a result, they rely heavily on the walk-on process. Our D went to a rowing camp the summer before she started college to see if it was a sport she would enjoy. She then went through the walk on process and has earned herself a spot on the team. It’s hard work, but she loves it. Her closest friends are her teammates. Being part of the rowing team has been a wonderful addition to her college experience. There are many former swimmers on the rowing team. Good luck to your D in whatever she finds enjoyment in! 