The morning of the finals...emails rolling in from well-wishers (both alumni and friends alike), rowers making their final mental preparations, coxswains rehearsing their plans, coaches anxiously trying to find something to do, and really isn't the excitement and anticipation what it is all about? Yes, it's definitely a big part of what we prepare to do but what I truly enjoy about the NCAAs are actually the weeks of preparation leading up to it. Eating at Ogilby, having time to run thorough practices, the students are generally relaxed and having fun with the work, and the promise of the event is near. Little things like the NCAA gear (in the picture above you can see the NCAA gift this year - iPod Shuffles!), travel together for more than a night, practicing in uniform, and being surrounded by incredible athletes creates a powerful atmosphere. We're very lucky that our team has committed to finding a way to the NCAA Championships for the past seven seasons. To all of the incoming recruits, prospective recruits, alumni, friends, and families we hope we'll make you proud by laying it all on the line in a few short hours.
Fast boats...
