Sam Ackerman '25 Recruiting Profile

I'm a rising senior rowing for Cambridge Boat Club Juniors this fall, 2024. I am a focused and passionate rower, highly motivated to make our boat move as fast as possible. I thrive on understanding the mechanics, engineering and physics of the boat, along with constantly improving my rowing form to maximize efficiency. I believe the synergy and camaraderie of the rowers is key to our success. I am proud to have rowed for my high school team in the Head of the Charles my freshman, sophomore and junior years, earning the stroke seat in the V1 boat as a sophomore for HOCR '22 and as a junior in HOCR '23, placing 2nd in Massachusetts schools, ahead of many rival top-rated public and private schools.  My strong leadership abilities, positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes for the team are my strongest qualities and I am ready to bring them to a top collegiate rowing team!  I love to row with strong rowers who make me better!  This summer I trained with CRI Boston U19 Varsity Race team to compete in the Royal Canadian Henley, in a pair, a coxed four, and the first varsity eight.