Give yourself the best possible chance to get recruited to row in college.
THE HIGH PERFORMANCE ADVISORY
1:1 ROWING COACHING + COLLEGE RECRUITING GUIDANCE
The High Performance Advisory is my ongoing monthly 1:1 coaching program for ambitious high school rowers who want to give themselves the best possible chance of getting recruited to row in college.
We'll work together on three interconnected areas: erg performance, on-the-water development, and college recruiting.
With two private coaching calls per month and unlimited texting access to me, you'll have personalized guidance and support as your goals and needs evolve.
Starting at $997/month | Online coaching for high school rowers
Getting recruited takes more than a fast 2k score.
Your erg score matters. A lot. But so does your performance on the water, how you communicate with college coaches, the schools you target, and the decisions you make throughout the recruiting process.
And with so much happening between team practices, erg tests, regattas, and recruiting conversations, it's not always easy to know what to prioritize or how to navigate it.
That's where I come in.
The High Performance Advisory gives you an experienced coach and recruiting advisor in your corner, helping you connect all the pieces of your development.
We'll work together to identify where you stand, what you need to improve, and how to position yourself for the opportunities you want.
The goal:
TO Become the strongest rower and recruiting candidate you can be.
The goal: TO Become the strongest rower and recruiting candidate you can be.
Expert guidance for every part of your rowing journey.
01 | ERG PERFORMANCE
02 | on the water performance
03 | college recruiting
We'll work on:
- 2k and 5k/6k pacing strategies
- Erg testing preparation and execution
- Goal setting and performance benchmarks
- Mindset, confidence, and test-day nerves
- Erg technique and video analysis
- Training decisions around your team's schedule
- Tracking progress and identifying opportunities for improvement
Every athlete's needs are different. We'll focus on the areas that move the needle most for your erg testing, on the water racing, and recruiting goals.
We'll work on:
- Building and refining your college list
- Understanding recruiting timelines and benchmarks
- Writing and reviewing emails to college coaches
- Preparing for phone calls and Zoom meetings
- Communicating with coaches at regattas
- Preparing for unofficial and official visits
- Evaluating recruiting interest and offers
- Understanding how to strengthen your recruiting position
We'll work on:
- Rowing technique through video review
- Seat racing preparation and strategy
- Race preparation and execution
- Team dynamics and communication
- Navigating lineup decisions and setbacks
- Building confidence on the water
A fast 2k erg score is essential for college recruiting. I'll give you the tools to pull a faster one.
Become a stronger, more proficient rower and competitor.
Navigate recruiting with a clear plan.
Rather than treating erg performance, on-the-water development, and recruiting as separate challenges, we'll work on all three together, adjusting our priorities throughout each year as you develop and your recruiting journey progresses.
Personalized Support Throughout the Process
TWO PRIVATE COACHING CALLS PER MONTH
Dedicated time to focus on your goals.
Twice a month, we'll meet one-on-one to review your progress, work through challenges, and plan your next steps.
Every call is tailored to what's happening in your rowing and recruiting journey.
We might review your recent erg results, analyze rowing video, prepare for an upcoming seat race, refine your college list, or practice questions for a conversation with a college coach. You'll leave each call knowing what to focus on next.
OPTIONAL CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PLANS
A training plan built around you.
For athletes who need additional structured training to reach their erg goals, I offer customized supplemental training plans.
These plans are built around your current fitness, team practices, school schedule, recovery needs, and upcoming tests or recruiting milestones. We'll track your results, evaluate your progress, and make adjustments as needed.
The goal isn't simply to train more. It's to make the training you do as effective as possible.
Customized training plans are available for an additional monthly fee.
UNLIMITED TEXTING ACCESS TO ME
Coaching when you need it, not just when we're on a call.
Some of the most important questions come up between scheduled coaching sessions.
You might be wondering what split to target for tomorrow's erg test, whether to add training over a long weekend, or how to respond to an email from a college coach.
With The High Performance Advisory, you can text me directly throughout the month to ask questions, get feedback, and work through decisions as they arise.
You'll have a trusted coach in your corner as you navigate the ups and downs of training, racing, and recruiting.
The High Performance Advisory is designed for ambitious high school rowers who want to take ownership of their development and give themselves the best possible chance to row in college.
You don't need to have everything figured out before we start, but you do need to be willing to do the work.
I'll bring the expertise, perspective, and guidance. You bring the commitment, drive, and willingness to learn.
YOU'RE a strong fit if you:
For athletes who are serious about what's next.
I WANT TO LEARN MORE!
Are a high school rower with ambitious rowing and college recruiting goals
Are willing to put in consistent work, including outside team practices when appropriate
Want individualized guidance alongside your existing team coaching
Are preparing for or actively navigating recruiting
Value feedback, accountability, and having someone to turn to
Are ready to take responsibility for your progress
M.C.
"Before working with Kristin, my daughter was struggling to break 7:20 on her 2k. She is highly motivated and dedicated, but was crumbling under the pressure of college recruiting and selection camp invites. Kristin expertly guided her through skills to cope with the pressure and gave her specific workouts that built confidence around the erg. Within a few months, she had not only pulled a 7:15 but committed to [an Ivy League Rowing team]. We are thrilled with this result!"
Daughter was class of 2021
Rowing has been a defining part of my life for more than 25 years, first as an athlete and Olympian, and now a coach. Across my 15-year competitive career, I raced at the 2012 Olympic Games, seven World Championships, and earned six international medals for Team USA.
But I wasn’t always a standout athlete. I learned that massive progress is possible when you combine intentional training with consistency, discipline, excellent technique, the right mindset, and a clear strategy. That approach took me from a high school rower trying to figure it out to breaking 2k records, winning national championships, and competing at the highest level of the sport.
Since 2013, I’ve used what I learned to help high school rowers do the same: get faster, become better athletes, and navigate the college recruiting process with a clear understanding of what matters and when.
My goal is to help high school rowers discover what they’re capable of, reach their potential, and take the right steps to unlock opportunities in rowing, recruiting, and beyond.
i'm here to help you get way faster
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You have goals for your rowing career. Let's develop a plan to help you reach them.
Get personalized coaching, ongoing support, and college recruiting guidance from an Olympian who's experienced the journey firsthand.
Annika C.
“By creating an awesome training plan and supporting me every step of the way, Kristin helped me earn new PR’s, something I had not done all season.”
Class of 2018, got recruited to USC