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Train Like an Elite: 10 Tips from Wesley Ng

Train Like an Elite: 10 Tips from Wesley Ng

Helen Tompkins
August 12, 2016

Wesley Ng, Women’s Head Coach at the University of Pennsylvania and U-23 National Team Selection Camp, gave an informative and inspirational talk at Sparks's Penn Rowing Camp about the similarities and...

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 My Experience as a Sparks Rowing Camp Counselor: A Holistic Approach

My Experience as a Sparks Rowing Camp Counselor: A Holistic Approach

Helen Tompkins
August 7, 2016

I’m an elite rower, training at Vesper Boat Club. Though I have been working in marketing at Sparks Consulting for five years, this is my first involvement in a Sparks Rowing Camp. Staying on campus at the...

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Olympians from Division III and Club Programs: With Matt Miller and Seth Weil

Olympians from Division III and Club Programs: With Matt Miller and Seth Weil

Helen Tompkins
July 22, 2016

Rowing is one of the few sports that, after being picked-up in college, one can go on to achieve Olympic success. One would imagine that these incredible athletes walked into a well-funded program with a highly competitive roster size. However,...

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Emily Ford & Oregon State Women's Rowing

Emily Ford & Oregon State Women's Rowing

Nate Rooks
July 8, 2016

Corvallis is home to Oregon State University and is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast. The OSU research forest has dozens of miles of trails, for running, hiking, and mountain biking. Corvallis is located about an hour drive from the mountains...

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