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James Faulkner '24 Recruiting Profile
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Rowing is my sport. For years I went between soccer, rugby, cricket, field hockey, and even taekwondo, and I never wanted to commit to any of them long-term. When I was introduced to rowing in middle school, everything changed.
For the first time I felt I could legitimately be competitive in a sport. Rowing brought out a sense of confidence in me I never knew I had, which - when I started rowing competitively two years ago - allowed me to win countless medals. The constant upward battle of rowing has hardened my mentality and shown me that performance is a pure reflection of the work you put in, nothing else. Rowing has given me an opportunity to act as a leader among my peers as a captain of the boys varsity team, and build a group of like-minded individuals who will push each other to the finish line. Within that, I've learned to never let anyone work harder than I do, no matter the results. Most importantly however, it's bettered every other aspect of my life. Whether it be academics, personal health, social life, or my job, rowing has proven itself more than a sport to me. It's allowed me to excel in school and other extracurriculars, provided me a work ethic like no other, and given me some of the best friends I've ever had.
Wherever I'm wanted, I hope to carry this lifestyle into college and beyond. Yes, academics come first - with my passion for environmental and political science being paramount - , but as long as there's water and I can sit in the boat, I hope to row at the most competitive level possible, and give it my fullest effort.
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Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2023 Greater Lawrence Rowing (Varsity)
- 2022 Greater Lawrence Rowing (Varsity)
- 2021 Greater Lawrence Rowing (Novice/Varsity)
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Mike Kapp
Events
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Charles 2023
- 10/20/23 to 10/22/23
- 69th/90 in the Men's Youth 8+ (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- New Hampshire Championship
- 10/15/23 to 10/15/23
- 4th in the Men's 1V 4+ (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- New England Jr/Hs/Masters Championship
- 10/08/23 to 10/08/23
- Bronze in the Men's Jr 4+ (stroke seat), bronze in the Men's Jr 8+ (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Textile River Regatta
- 10/01/23 to 10/01/23
- 5th/23 in the men's 4+ flight A (stroke seat), and 13th/18 in the men's 8+ flight A (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Scrimmage: GLR vs Concord Crew
- 9/17/23 to 9/17/23
- 1st in the Boy's 1V 4+ (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Sweeps and Sculls Regatta
- 7/08/23 to 7/08/23
- Men's Junior 4+: Silver (stroke seat), Mixed 8+: 2nd/6 raw and 4th/6 with handicap
- Camp/Event
- 2023 GLR Summer High Performance Group
- 6/19/23 to 8/10/23
- Camp/Event
- USRowing 2023 Youth National Championships
- 6/08/23 to 6/11/23
- Mixed 2x had to be scratched due to ineligibility. Volunteered for my club at the race course instead. Helped chaperone the women's u17 8+
- Camp/Event
- 2023 US Rowing Northeast Youth Championship
- 5/20/23 to 5/21/23
- 6th/12 in the men's youth 8+ (oar and shoe broke in the final) and silver in the men's/women's inclusive 2x
- Camp/Event
- GLR vs Westford Academy
- 5/13/23 to 5/13/23
- 1st in the men's varsity 8+ and 1st in the men's varsity 4+
- Camp/Event
- Saratoga Invitational (2k race)
- 4/30/23 to 4/30/23
- Men's V1 4+: Silver (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Scrimmage: GLR vs Concord Crew vs Great Bay Rowing vs Maine Coast Rowing Association
- 4/22/23 to 4/22/23
- Mens V1 4+: 1st place (stroke seat), Mens V1 8+: 2nd place (6 seat)
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Charles 2022
- 10/21/22 to 10/23/22
- 40th/52 in the men's youth coxed quad (3 seat)
- Camp/Event
- New England Jr/Hs/Masters Championship
- 10/08/22 to 10/09/22
- Mens Jr/Hs 4x+ (HOCR): Gold (stroke seat), Mens Jr 4+: Bronze (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Textile River Regatta
- 10/02/22 to 10/02/22
- Mens Jr 4x+: Silver (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Scrimmage: GLR vs Concord Crew
- 9/27/22 to 9/27/22
- 1st in the Men's 4x+ (stroke), 2nd in the Men's 2V 8+ (six seat)
- Camp/Event
- Youth National Championship 2022
- 7/09/22 to 7/12/22
- Mens U17 8+ D Final: 3rd place (stroke seat)
- Camp/Event
- Northeast Youth Championship 2022
- 5/21/22 to 5/22/22
- Mens U17 8+: Bronze (stroke seat + qualified for Youth National Championship 2022)
- Camp/Event
- Northeast Youth Championship 2021
- 5/15/22 to 5/16/22
- Mens Novice 2x: Bronze (bow seat)
Statistics
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards- National Honors Society - Excellence Award in French 2 Honors (Freshman) - Excellence in English 10 Honors (Sophomore) - Excellence in Chemistry Honors (Sophomore) - Excellence in PE (Sophomore) - High Honor Roll (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior) - Selected for the Environmental Sustainability Internship Program - Excellence in AP English Language and Composition - Excellence in AP Environmental Science - Excellence in AP US History - AP Scholar with Distinction (AP English Language and Composition: 5, AP Environmental Science: 5, AP US History: 4)
- Activities- Was a runner at Smythe and Dove Steak House (Andover) for a year - Model UN - Founding member and discussion leader of Exploring Religions Club at Andover High School - 60+ Community Service Hours at the Greater Lawrence Community Boating Program - Selected for the Massachusetts Boys State (American Legion) June 2023 - Selected for the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment June 2023 - Elected as the 2023 Massachusetts Boys State Governor - Selected as a Middle School Coach at Greater Lawrence Rowing (Spring 2023)