Alice O'Toole '23 Recruiting Profile

I have found sport to be the one constant in my life when moving countries and schools many times throughout my primary schooling. When I returned to my home town of Brisbane, Australia a few years ago and started my high schooling at St Margarets Anglican girls school, I was able to realise how much sport really shaped the way I am today.

I am Alice O'Toole, a 17 year old Rower, graduating high school in 2023 (December) located in Brisbane Australia. I am currently 2 seat in my school's 1st IIV, recieved 1st place at State championships in my year 10 four last season and I have been named Sports Captain for 2023 at my school (St Margarets Anglican Girls School). 

I can say that through my childhood I have tried almost every sport in existance, but when I discovered rowing in 2019, allong with my growing love and passion for the incredible sport, and let’s just say I’ve never looked back. Allongside Rowing I have kept my enjoyment for the sport of cross country and continue to compete at a school level. 

Being resently names Sports Captain for 2023, I have reflected on what sport has taught me from a young age. I am a disaplined, Motivated, eager to learn and always down for a challenge. I aim to lead my school's sporting program with enthusiasm and courage whilst leading by example and getting arround the team I have so much pride in. 

This season I have faced several sicknesses that have left me unable to train for weeks on end. Although being sick definently tested my paticence, I was able to overcome them and come back physically and mentally stronger then what I was before. 

I absolutely love the opportunity to hear more about Rowing and School life whilst univercities In the US! 

Thank you for your time! Feel free to contact me anytime via my email ([email protected])