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Sparks Community Gathers at Head of the Hooch
We are taking our next Sparks Camper Meet Up to Head of the Hooch on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Head of the Charles proved to be its’ own adventure for our staff and past campers. The already competitive atmosphere, combined with...
Read MoreTaking the Sparks Community to HOCR
High school rowers are phased with a number of challenges throughout the fall and spring season. From the pressure to perform on erg assessments to club challenges of fundraising for equipment, these challenges all have one thing in common. They...
Read MoreFurther Exploring The Relationship Between International Recruiting and Team Performance
Over the course of the past several months, the Sparks research team has examined the complex relationship between international recruiting and college rowing performance. In our October 26 article, titled The Significance of International...
Read MoreSarah Trowbridge and USD Women's Rowing
Last summer University of San Diego women’s rowing hired two national team athletes, head coach, Sarah Trowbridge, and assistant, Stesha Carle. Having trained with both these women I have a deep admiration of their intense determination, and...
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