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High Performance Camp

Dallas United Crew's High-Performance Camp provides high-level racing and in-depth training development opportunities for rowers and coxswains. This camp aims to raise the bar on technical skills and fitness levels while teaching valuable skills in a balanced and organized environment. Dallas United Crew will conduct the High-Performance Racing Camp from June 11 through July 17th.

All rowers and coxswains from any club, highschool or individual rowing programs are invited to apply for the rigorous six-week camp that will wrap up with highly competitive racing at the USRowing Summer "RowFest" Regatta in Oklahoma City.

What is high performance Junior Rowing?

High Performance development in juniors means implementing skills and habits that develop strong, lifelong habits as athletes and as rowers. The group will be emphasizing goal setting and execution, mental and physical training, along with highly individualized technical concentration.

Why HPC with DUC?

What sets this opportunity apart is the commitment to a low coach-to-athlete ratio- ensuring development on the water and the ergometer. This structure provides a space to grow while staying close to home. Along with a coaching staff bringing over 30 years of rowing experience across all levels to White Rock Lake every day.

Racing

Upon completion of the camp in Dallas, athletes will travel to Oklahoma City, OK to participate in one of the highest energy sprint races in North America for the First Annual Running of Row Fest! Previously Summer Nationals or Club National Championships.

Athletes are estimated to participate in up to three events, one in each a two-oared, four-oared, and eight-oared shell, in various age, size, and style categories that give each athlete a competitive advantage to perform.

Meet the Coaches

This camp is LOADED with talent to take this High Performance Camp to the next level.

Men's Lead Coach

Ben Williams

Coach Ben Williams hails from Sacramento, California where he began his rowing journey with Capital Crew. Over the past fifteen years, he has rowed under countless Olympians across the United States and worked to develop athletes towards the junior national and collegiate levels. Ben brings an unrivaled passion for rowing and a lifelong curiosity to understand what makes the boat go fastest. Coach Ben is motivated to see rowing in Dallas grow into a Summer Sport.

Women's Lead Coach

Ben Andrews

Dr. Benjamin Andrews is no stranger to leading championship teams. He brings a wealth of experience from the northeast where he coached the Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport, CT. He helped transform the program into one of the top in the country. He successfully trained and coached the women to compete at the highest level, sending many boats to nationals and individuals to world championships. Coach Ben not only brings an impressive list of rowing credentials; he uniquely brings a sports medicine background as well. Coach Ben is excited to push the summer HP camp to new heights.

Coxswain Consultant

Marley Avritt

Marley a three time NCAA Championship coxswain will be working directly with the drivers of camp. Marley will review coxswain recordings, give feedback, and prepare the coxswains to execute their best performance at RowFest with a recording ready for collegiate recruitment.

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Leadership Consultant

Arshay Cooper

ARSHAY COOPER is a rower, author, motivational speaker, and volunteer for numerous community outreach organizations. He works with nonprofits focusing on opening the boathouse doors to everyone, and he was the recipient of a 2017 USRowing Golden Oars Award. He lives in Brooklyn with his family.

Sculling Consultant

Nicholas Trojan

Over the course of his illustrious career, Trojan has left an indelible mark on the world of competitive rowing, securing his place on an impressive six National Teams. His tenures encompassed the Junior Team in 2009, Under 23 Teams in 2010 and 2012, and he has donned the national colors for the Senior Teams in the years of 2015, 2017, and 2019. These milestones not only highlight his dedication to the sport but also his consistent performance at the highest echelons of competitive rowing.

Nick is excited to work with the High Performance Scullers helping them understand how to move the rowing shell with maximum efficiency.

Leadership Consultant

Austin Brooks

Brooks a 6 time undefeated national champion, world record holder will oversee mental performance of getting the mind right for racing at the Championship level. Brooks will help give the High Performance athletes the winning mindset that will carry forth into their careers.

Important Dates

March 4th

Registration Opens

Applications open and will be accepted on a rolling basis.

June 11- July 17th