Development

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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Being a Coxswain in Holland: A Story from Dave Payne

Being a Coxswain in Holland: A Story from Dave Payne

Dave Payne
October 20, 2016

Working for Sparks the past five years, I’ve held a lot of different roles: from starting as a counselor at our domestic camps to being Program Manager for trips abroad. Truth be told, the most difficult role I’ve ever had...

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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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