Frequently Asked Questions

Services

  • Scout Performance Rowing is a rowing recruiting and performance coaching service that helps high school athletes improve their rowing performance and navigate the college recruiting process. Founded by Olympic and World Champion rowers, Scout provides personalized rowing training plans, recruiting guidance, technical coaching, and mentorship to help athletes reach their full potential.

  • Scout Performance Rowing offers several services for junior rowers looking to improve performance and get recruited for college rowing:

    • College rowing recruiting guidance

    • Personalized rowing training plans

    • 2k erg strategy and testing plans

    • Rowing technique and technical coaching

    • Recruiting timeline planning

    • Video analysis of rowing technique

    • Mentorship from elite rowers

    These services help athletes improve their speed on the erg and water while also understanding how the college rowing recruiting process works.

  • Scout Performance Rowing is unique because it combines recruiting guidance with elite-level rowing coaching specifically designed for female athletes.

    Our founders are all female Olympic and World Champion rowers who have firsthand experience with:

    • College rowing at top universities

    • National team training

    • The recruiting process from both athlete and coach perspectives

    Athletes receive practical advice based on real experience in the sport.

  • Scout Performance Rowing was founded by elite rowers with experience at the highest levels of the sport, including Olympic and World Championship competition.

    The goal of Scout is to help the next generation of athletes access the same opportunities in rowing through mentorship, coaching, and recruiting guidance.

Recruiting

  • College rowing recruiting typically begins during an athlete’s sophomore or junior year of high school. Coaches evaluate athletes based on erg scores (especially the 2k), racing results, athletic potential, and academic performance.

    The recruiting process often includes:

    • Emailing coaches and building relationships

    • Filling out recruiting questionnaires

    • Sharing erg scores and race results

    • Campus visits and conversations with coaches

    • Applying through early decision or regular admission

    Scout Performance Rowing helps athletes understand this process and create a recruiting strategy that maximizes their chances of being recruited.

  • The erg score required for college rowing recruiting depends on the program level and the athlete’s potential.

    Typical ranges for women’s recruiting:

    Division 1 Top Programs: ~7:10–7:30
    Division 1 Competitive: ~7:30–7:50
    Division 2 / Division 3: ~7:40–8:10

    However, erg scores are only one part of the recruiting process. Coaches also consider race results, athletic progression, technical ability, and academic profile.

    Scout Performance Rowing helps athletes determine realistic recruiting targets and build a training plan to reach them.

  • Rowing recruiting services can be helpful for athletes who:

    • Want to row in college

    • Are unsure how the recruiting process works

    • Need guidance contacting coaches

    • Want to improve their erg scores

    • Need help identifying the right schools

    Scout Performance Rowing works with athletes at many levels, from beginners to nationally competitive rowers.

  • Most athletes should begin learning about rowing recruiting during their sophomore or junior year of high school. However, preparation can begin even earlier through training development and building racing experience.

    Scout Performance Rowing helps athletes understand the recruiting timeline and plan ahead so they are prepared when coaches begin evaluating recruits.

  • The best first steps for athletes interested in rowing recruiting are:

    1. Establish a baseline 2k erg score

    2. Begin researching college rowing programs

    3. Build a recruiting email list

    4. Start communicating with coaches

    5. Continue improving performance and racing experience

    Scout Performance Rowing helps athletes create a clear recruiting strategy tailored to their goals.

Training Plans & Technical Coaching

  • Yes. Scout Performance Rowing offers personalized rowing training plans designed specifically for junior athletes.

    Each training plan is built around the athlete’s:

    • Current erg scores

    • Racing schedule

    • Experience level

    • Recruiting goals

    • Strength and weaknesses

    Our rowing training plans include erg workouts, strength training guidance, and race preparation so athletes can improve both their performance and recruiting profile.

  • Yes. Improving the 2k erg score is one of the most important factors in college rowing recruiting.

    Scout Performance Rowing provides:

    • 2k race strategy guidance

    • Training plans to improve aerobic capacity and power

    • Testing schedules and benchmark workouts

    • Mental strategies for racing the erg

    Many athletes see significant improvements in their erg times after following structured rowing training plans.

  • Yes. Scout Performance Rowing offers rowing technical coaching through video analysis and feedback.

    Athletes can submit rowing footage and receive feedback on:

    • Catch timing

    • Body sequencing

    • Power application

    • Efficiency and boat speed

    Improving rowing technique is one of the fastest ways to improve performance on the water.