Daniel Donaldson '26 Recruiting Profile

The first time I picked up an oar was in the seventh grade, at a spring Learn-to-Row camp. At first, rowing appeared to be a daunting and foreign sport. However, I quickly gained interest, and joined Cape Henry Collegiate's rowing team in the spring of the following year. From that point on, I truly began to build a passion for the sport, and all facets that came with it. 

In the fall of 2024, I transferred to Frank W. Cox High School, where I joined the affiliated club team, Coastal Virginia Community Rowing. That season, I continued to build on my technique, as well as strength; I have stuck with the program through the winter and current spring season. I certainly believe that rowing has shaped me to become my own leader, in both athletic resilience as well as my academic career.

As my junior year is coming to a close, my desire to prove what I am capable of, especially in school courses with AP and final exams, is only heightened. In terms of collegiate opportunities, what I look for most is an institution that offers intellectual rigor, a strong community, and the facilities to further improve upon my athletic vitality.