TJ Captains

I joined TJ crew my freshman year because of the welcoming community and lasting friendships that alumni had found through rowing. The physical demands and mental toughness required to row also appealed to me as I've always enjoyed pushing myself.

Upon joining, I realized the community was as strong as advertised, and I’ve made some of my closest friends through this sport. Rowing can be incredibly rewarding, and I would strongly recommend it to anyone looking to stay active and have fun.

As I begin my fourth season, and second as captain, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to lead and mentor the younger guys on the team. I look forward to what this season has in store for our team and my growth as a rower and a leader.

I joined TJ Crew my sophomore year after my good friend convinced me to show up to winter conditioning. I had never even heard of rowing before, but it didn't take long for me to realize that crew was so much more than just a sport. It challenges me every day and forces me to stay disciplined throughout the year, even the off-season.

One thing I quickly learned about crew is that behind all the hard practices, there's a beautiful community. Whether we're cheering each other on during workouts or getting together at someone’s house for a pasta party, everyone has a place on this team. Crew helped me better my social skills and meet people from different backgrounds, which has helped me in all stages of my life.

As I begin my fourth season and first as a captain, I'm excited to give back to the team that has given me so much. Whether you've rowed before or are completely new to the sport, TJ Crew is a place where you'll be challenged and supported by an incredible community. I hope you'll come join us on the water.

I joined TJ crew in my freshman year at TJ after having heard about the team through their social media pages. I knew almost nothing about the sport when I started attending green days but quickly fell in love with the beauty of the river and the feeling of being on the water with other people despite having not known anyone beforehand.

As the year progressed and we moved into the winter conditioning season, I realized how physically and emotionally rewarding it is to spend time rowing with other people after school. I believe that the time I spent conditioning taught me a lot of important lessons about perseverance, resilience, and hard work.

As I move into my third rowing season this year and first season as a captain, I want to help other people have the wonderful experience that I had as a freshman, whether that be through the countless pasta parties, regattas, or simply through the time shared on the water after school.

I joined TJ Crew my freshman year just to one-up my brother. Little did I know, I would fall in love with the beauty of the river and the adrenaline of regatta day. Soon, I wasn’t just doing this out of competition anymore, but out of a genuine love for the community and the sport as a whole. Through crew, I’ve grown into myself. I’ve learned how to be a leader in my boat, and I’ve found a family within the team. This is my third year with TJ Crew, and I can’t wait to see where this season takes me. I’m excited for our next adventure!

I joined TJ Crew my freshman year after learning about it at freshman sports night. I quickly became addicted to the feeling of being on the water, the beauty of the river, and the community I’ve found on the team. I believe there is nothing better than taking a boat out at the end of a stressful day, and I spend most of my school days looking forward to the evening’s workout.

TJ Crew has forged me into a better version of myself: one who knows I can do hard things. I enjoy seeing the wonderful community that this sport has created at TJ because it has formed some of the most rewarding relationships I’ve had. As I head into my fourth and final season this year, I am looking forward to seeing how far we can go.

I fell in love with Crew the moment I joined in freshman year. The beautiful river and endless new skills to learn made practice the part of the school day I looked forward to the most because of how engaging it was. As a coxswain, it was incredible to find a sport as inclusive as crew, and I was able to develop my voice and confidence in ways I never thought possible. But I fell in love with the community the most; through rainy and sunny practices and regattas, my boatmates (and team members outside of my boat as well) have become some of my closest friends. Trusting others to pull hard for you and giving your all for your rowers every day is the most magical and rewarding relationship you could build, and it has been one of the highlights of my high school experience.