Crew Connection Webinar
What are they?
Our college recruiting webinars are a chance to hear directly from the coaches who make the decisions. They provide a low-pressure opportunity to learn more about the U.S. collegiate system, understand how recruiting really works, and gain clarity on what coaches are actually looking for.
Athletes can submit questions in advance via the registration form, and the discussion is facilitated by Sholto and Jack to ensure practical, honest insight.
All attendees remain anonymous, cameras off and names hidden, so athletes and parents can listen comfortably from anywhere in the world.
This is a free event - simply register using the link to secure your place.
Women’s Recruiting Webinar
Next Women's Webinar will take place in the early fall.
Planning is underway with a full lineup of coaches spanning:
The Ivy League
Division I
Division III.
More details coming soon. Want first access?
Who are they for?
These webinars are for any athlete considering studying and rowing in the U.S.
Parents are strongly encouraged to join. This is an opportunity to understand the system properly, ask informed questions, and learn what really matters in the recruiting process.
Men’s Recruiting Webinar
When? 7th of October 2026
Hosted by Sam Baum, former California Berkeley & Yale coach, and Crew Connection's US Lead Consultant.
Who? Tom Siddall from Harvard's heavyweight Rowing Team, & Alex Dillon from BU Heavyweight Men’s Crew with more guests to be announced soon.
Missed a webinar?
We always encourage joining live where you can, as that's your chance to ask coaches your own questions, be seen, and optionally share your information with the coaches through our list. But if you couldn't make it, every webinar is recorded and added to our free catch-up library. Enter your details once and you'll get instant access to all of them, plus a link by email so you can come back any time.
Upcoming Webinars
Men’s Recruiting Webinar – 7th of October
The next Men’s webinar will take place on the 7th of October 2026
The Webinar will be hosted by Sam Baum former California Berkeley & Yale Coach Current Crew Connection U.S lead consultant
Coaches joining the session include:
Tom Siddall - Harvard Heavyweight Men’s Crew
Alex Dillon - Boston University Heavyweight Men’s Crew
More Guests to be announced shortly
Past Guests
Rufus Biggs – Brown Men's Rowing
Dan Williamson – Yale Men's Rowing
Trevor Appier – Northeastern Men's Rowing
Sam Baum – California Berkeley Men's Rowing
Andrew Hess – Columbia Men's Rowing
Connor Walters – Syracuse Men's Rowing
Anna Kalfaian — Princeton Women's Rowing
Summit Gillespie — UCLA Women's Rowing
Michael Siravo — Syracuse Women's Rowing
Henri LaLiberte - Yale Heavyweight Crew
Phil Brunner - University of Pennsylvania Heavyweight Crew
Adam Sanin - Georgetown Lightweight Men's Rowing
Nate Clark - Trinity College Heavyweight Crew
Grace Collins - Brown Women's Rowing
Ethan Maines - Tufts Women's Rowing
Erin Neppel - UNC at Chapel Hill Women's Rowing
Optional Athlete Profile Submission
When registering, athletes have the option to share their current 2K, recent race results, and key performance information.
With your consent, this information can be shared with attending coaches ahead of the webinar, giving them context on who is in the audience and which athletes may align with their program.
Submission is entirely optional, but it’s a proactive way to demonstrate interest.
Missed a webinar?
We always encourage joining live where you can, as that's your chance to ask coaches your own questions, be seen, and optionally share your information with the coaches through our list. But if you couldn't make it, every webinar is recorded and added to our free catch-up library. Enter your details once and you'll get instant access to all of them, plus a link by email so you can come back any time.