Getting recruited for rowing at Brown

Midwestrowmom
Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:48:34 +0000

Any chance you could row lightweight? My D19 is also interested in rowing in college and has had interest from lightweight programs. She is 5’8” and weighs right about 125-128lbs. There are some smaller D1 programs that have shown interest but she is small for open weight, both height and weight wise. Her 2K PR is 7:39, she has been rowing for 18 months. She also plays basketball and played varsity softball before taking up rowing. Would appreciate any advice from others also about recruiting. She does have a ncsa profile and has gotten some interest from there. Any insight from lightweight vs open weight rowing for women would be appreciated, it makes this mom nervous that she would be in a sport where the number on the scale may trump one’s personal health. We have worked hard to help her maintain a healthy relationship with eating, don’t want that to be undermined if she joins a lightweight college program and tries to gain muscle without topping 130lbs.