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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s so interesting hearing from all the crew/rowing parents and athletes. I knew very little about this sport until the Shipley news broke. Does anyone who has been involved with rowing have experience with HS programs that they thought were entirely positive and fun for their kids with no cult-like aspects? If so, what were the type of best practices that separated the good program from Whitman’s or other unhealthy ones described here? Is it all just down to whether you luck into a good coach or coaches who have the kids’ well-being at heart?

For now, I’m adding crew to my list of sports I hope my kids and other loved ones avoid, like ballet or gymnastics due to the body dysmorphia issues and similar intensity of training.  [/quote]

There are TONS of programs that aren't like Whitman's.  There are plenty where the kids love it, may not have the best results but are dedicated to it like any other sport in high school and don't plan on rowing in college.  If you ever drive by the either boathouse in the morning and see high school kids out there those are the programs you want to stay away from since they are tend to be on the crazy side.  Rowing isn't like hockey where there is limited ice time so kids have to practice at 5 am.  The river is always there, the docks are always there so getting on the water in the early morning is because the program is demanding.  Most high schools only practice after school because it is a sport and not a cult like what was going on at Whitman.  There are other intense programs but for the most part the kids love the sport.  It is a great workout.  I have had both boys and girls row and it keeps them in shape and active.  Plus there is a huge social aspect, like any other team their friends tend to row also.  It is funny that a PP mentioned that the rowing girls only hung out with rowing girls.  I think in most hs sports you hang out with your teammates (or whatever activity you are doing like theater or choir too) or at least that is how is was when I was in hs and now with my kids.  In general there is limited high level coaches in the area who all know each other.  There was a problem one a few years ago who was belittling to the girls and let go from one program only to show up at another local ones.  The girls took care of that in a hot minute since they all talk and most won't stand for that.  Which is why I am shocked at how Whitman handled this problem.  The girls had no one to turn to for help and that is really sad and alarming.[/quote]

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