<p>Please share your experiences during the College Recruiting process for Division I, II or III Woman's Rowing programs. Info for both rowers and coxswains appreciated.</p>
<p>I was a coxswain for a D1 school. What exactly are you looking to know? Recruiting for coxswains is pretty different (in that skill is far less quantifiable and, many coaches believe, more easily taught) than it is for rowers. What year are you now? What level do you want to compete at?</p>
<p>Another question:</p>
<p>Do college scouts come to Stotesbury and SRAA Nationals regattas? Do they look at National Development teams? its obviously too late for this year to make it, but im looking to make it next year, my junior year</p>
<p>I was recruited D3. What I found in rowing was that usually coaches don’t really know who you are unless you make them (ie: filling out questionaires or emailing). I have friends who are trying for D1 next year and the biggest difference I can see in the divisions is the focus on erg score for D1. </p>
<p>As far as I know, colleges don’t really come to regional regattas. They have their own races in the spring. There were a few (maybe more than a few) at Youth Nationals last year. If you do well enough they might give your coach some information since they can’t talk to you. </p>
<p>My friend is doing the development team and from everything I have heard it is really helpful. If you have the 2k time and dedication I would say go for it. </p>
<p>The biggest piece of advice I have is make contact. Fill out the questionaires on the websites and email. Express interest. Also try to get some form of national recognition if at all possible. (at least regional medals).</p>
<p>From my experience with my son I would say concentrate on your 2K time - get it as low as possible. If you can, compete in February at the CrashBs in Boston - all the collegiate coaches are there. Post your erg times on the Concept 2 web site and - if you are in the ballpark - on the US rowing site. Definitely try to make it to development camp or selection camp. Learn to scull if you don’t know how. If you do all that, and move the boats you compete in, you will get noticed when you send in your questionnaires. Good luck!</p>
<p>hey do you have any idea how an international can get into a uni on their rowing ability
like is representation at junior worlds something they world be impressed with</p>
<p>Yes, Junior Worlds will help tremendously - especially if your boat does well.</p>