Thomas Rex '20 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
I started rowing almost 3 years ago, during my 8th grade year in middle school. Immediately I loved the precision, exactness, and beauty that rowing portrayed. Ever since then, I have been a very competitive athlete and love everything about rowing. I practice 5 days a week and erg as much as I can. I am equally skilled with port/starboard and I am a skilled skuller.
I picture my college as a time to grow and further my skills in rowing and my field of study. My goal is to pursue a major in digital cinematography, that will set me up very well for a career in the film industry. On the water, I plan to be a very dynamic and competitive athlete and have a positive influence on the team. Throughout my time as a college athlete I want to grow my technique and form to be an asset to the team and its members. More importantly I will perform with respect and honor, whether that be in or out of the boat. I do this because I understand that reflecting my team and the school I attend is the backbone of who I am.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2017 Kansas City Rowing Club (Recreational)
- Recreational rowing club located in Kansas City, Wyandotte County
- 2016 Tulsa Youth Rowing Association (Competitive)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Jay Coffman
- Club Coach
- Tamara Clayton
- Club Coach
- Micah Hartwell
- Club Coach
- James Simmons
Events
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Oklahoma
- 10/07/17 to 10/08/17
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Des Moines
- 9/30/17 to 9/30/17
- Camp/Event
- Sunflower State Games Regatta
- 7/22/17 to 7/22/17
- Camp/Event
- Bea Ritchie Memorial Regatta
- 6/10/17 to 6/10/17
- Camp/Event
- USRowing Central Youth Championships
- 5/06/17 to 5/07/17
- Camp/Event
- OKC Invitational
- 3/18/17 to 3/18/17
- Camp/Event
- Heart of Texas
- 3/04/17 to 3/05/17
- Camp/Event
- S.W.E.A.T. Indoor Ergometer Competition
- 2/04/17 to 2/04/17
- Camp/Event
- Frostbite
- 11/05/16 to 11/05/16
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Oklahoma
- 10/07/16 to 10/08/16
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Verdigris
- 9/23/16 to 9/23/16
- Camp/Event
- TYRA 2k Indoor Erg Tournament
- 1/28/16 to 1/28/16
Training
- Tulsa gROWth Training Program
- 1 year
- Before becoming a novice on the Tulsa Youth Competitive team, I trained for 2 seasons on their rowing training program. We learned the basics of sculling and sweeping technique, how to care for a racing shell. How to use an ergometer properly and as effective as possible. We trained 3 days a week, 2 of which were inside doing erg pieces, core exercises, and cardio workouts. The program was on the water 1 day a week where we learned feathering techniques, blade work, handle height, balance, basic rowing commands, stroke rate control, stroke ratio, recovery and catch technique and many others.
- Competitive Level Racing
- 3 years
- Attended numerous regattas in our region, I am very experienced with many different size regattas and teams.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English IIAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP European HistoryRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoTop NCSA Athletes at Olathe Northwest High School
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