The Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Board of Stewards has appointed Laura Kunkemueller as the organization’s next commissioner. She steps into the role previously held by Gary Caldwell, who retired on October 11, 2024.
As coaches, it’s our responsibility to get those around our teams on board with what we’re doing. Assume that others are coming into the situation with the best of intentions—until proven otherwise—and you stand a much better chance of building a lasting, beneficial partnership.
Nathan Benderson Park, in Sarasota, Florida, has partnered with USRowing to host a series of rowing events in the spring of 2025 starting with the Youth National Championships June 12-15. Amidst the excitement...
USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot joins Doctor Rowing's ongoing debate about the merits of the micro-pause.
The U.S. men’s four that won gold at the Paris Olympics, consisting of Nicholas Mead, Justin Best, Michael Grady, Liam Corrigan, has been named a finalist for World Rowing Crew of the Year.
The 2024 Head of the Charles Regatta has come to a close, with Michelle Sechser defending her championship single title and Kiwi Finn Hamill taking the crown in the men's event while collegiate and international crews faced off in the championship eights.
As I mentioned, we have plenty of new faces at the Boathouse and I would like to introduce them briefly. The transitions have been very smooth on both teams and we have a fun and productive atmosphere at the Boathouse.
This past year (FY24), we set some challenging goals as we invested over $110,000 into our fleet and infrastructure. Once again, you all came through big time and right at the finish line as we were able to finish the fiscal year with a slight plus!
We will have our traditional Virginia Rowing Reunion for both teams on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Saturday, November 9 Morning: The men will be racing the Wahoo Henley with head race style in the morning followed by side-by-side 1,000-meter racing in the afternoon.
Dear Alumni and Friends, Wow, the fall season is marching on fast, the leaves are turning, and the Charles is upon us! This has been a turbulent fall so far between the record flooding (no damages. but we lost 15 days of water training)...
The U.S. finally won some Olympic rowing medals in Paris, but this “nice first step” came in big sweep boats, and with European rowers essentially professional athletes, this is no time to stand still.
