Michael Kourakos '24 Recruiting Profile

I am incredibly hard-working when it comes to achieving my goals. When I put my mind to something, I will attack it with 110% of my undivided attention, discipline, and ambition. I started rowing in September of 2021 but got put out for four months due to an injury. Despite being late to the game, I see my potential and will work the hardest to reach my goals.

Outside of time dedicated to Academics, I value training, nutrition, and, most importantly, recovery. On average, I spend 25 hours a week training, and 38% of that time is spent training on my own. I utilize a WHOOP watch to track my activity and monitor my recovery to make sure all my work is going to use. I eat very clean and am on a constant calorie surplus. Since last February (Writing this 1/5/2023), I have gained 35 lbs of lean mass through my work.

To become who I am, I have extensively researched workouts, nutrition, and how to fuel the body to perform the best daily. I use my knowledge to help my teammates with nutritional advice and work with them to reach their fitness goals. I understand how confusing it can be, so I do my best to help them.

I enjoy hard work and the rewards from it, and I hope to continue to row and prosper at the collegiate level.