Aidan Seiger '23 Recruiting Profile

My goal is to row in a competitive program at a college or university that challenges me academically in my preferred major of History. Two qualities that I possess that demonstrate my athletic, leadership, and character attributes that will make me a good member of a college team are self-motivation and leading by example. 

When COVID shut down my freshman season, I could have stopped rowing until we returned to the water, but instead I continued to work out and erg, and competed in the 2020 USRowing Virtual Youth National Championships. I continued to train on the water with the Occoquan Boat Club to improve my rowing skills in both a pair and a double. As a result, as a sophomore, I earned a seat in the men's 1-8 boat and have kept that seat for the last two seasons. I work out and erg during the off-season, as well as during my high school swim season, and this fall I will be racing for TBC Racing in Washington, DC so that I can be the best rower I can be. 

It is easy to follow others, but I possess the traits and the drive to lead. I am a strong believer in leading by example, and I set high expectations for myself that can be seen in my actions to help guide my peers. I am a two-sport Varsity Letter earner, and the Captain of my high school men's swim team. I use this experience as Captain of the swim team to lead and mentor rowers, both novice and returning, on my high school crew team. I set an example everyday by showing up ready to row and giving 100 percent to motivate other rowers to help set them and our team up for success.