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Sparks Community Gathers at Head of the Hooch

Sparks Community Gathers at Head of the Hooch

Nate Rooks
October 23, 2018

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...

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Taking the Sparks Community to HOCR

Taking the Sparks Community to HOCR

Nate Rooks
October 6, 2018

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...

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Further Exploring The Relationship Between International Recruiting and Team Performance

Further Exploring The Relationship Between International Recruiting and Team Performance

Brian Connor
June 1, 2018

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...

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Sarah Trowbridge and USD Women's Rowing

Sarah Trowbridge and USD Women's Rowing

Helen Tompkins
March 14, 2018

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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