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The Significance of Coaching Experience in College Rowing Performance
Steve Gladstone reads a newpaper at the Henley Royal Regatta. Photo Credit: Betsy Carothers On October 23rd, Sparks Consulting published the first in a series of articles examining the link between various factors and college rowing team...
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The Significance of International Recruiting in Rowing
It is no secret that top collegiate rowing teams like to recruit internationally. By broadening the pool of recruited athletes, teams can theoretically achieve greater roster depth, more effective internal competition, and ultimately more...
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The Business of Athletic Recruiting
College sports are big business. According to Navigate, a firm that measures market investment in sports and entertainment, the NCAA’s top 25 athletic programs are projected to grow by 116% over the next ten years. In contrast,...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recruiting
Q. What percentage of graduating high school players actually earn Division I scholarships? A. Certainly this varies according to sport, but for many young athletes and their families, the dream of playing college sports is very different...
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