Addison Holmes '26 Recruiting Profile

I started rowing in 2019 when I was 12 years old and have been in love with the sport ever since. I will do everything to my 110%. Regardless of how tired I am or how bad my hands are ripped up, I will push through. I could have chosen to follow art, choir, piano, etc., but I want to row, I need to row, I am a rower and always will be.

I would like to row at the highest level I can in college. In my eighth grade year, I was on on the varsity boat, filled with mostly juniors and seniors, and I worked so hard and earned a place in the top eight in that boat. In October of my sophomore year, I joined a new club team Dallas United Crew. There was a huge change in the level of seriousness and competitiveness on this team. I rose to the occasion and have gained such amazing coaching and relationships as a result. Rowing and the team camaraderie have shaped who I am as a person. Since I've transitioned to DUC, the difference in athleticism and intensity have increased, and I have managed to work hard enough and row hard enough to gain my teammates and coaches respect within a short time, 

I have become in the top eight fastest rowers on the team, including seniors who are heading to row in college. This year, my coach put me in the third varsity eight stroke seat because he believes in my leadership potential. At first, there was a defeatist morale in my boat. I held team and individual meetings with my boat, and over time, we came together. At the end of the season, we were entered in the second varsity eight at regionals, and at time trials, we came in fifth place. However, in the finals, we came from behind and sprinted in the final 200 meters to finish in second place. This story shows how much I persevere regardless of the challenges I face. 

Here is some additional information about my rowing experience and accomplishments:

• Club Team: Dallas United Crew
• Coach: Dylan Chan
• Nationals: 
• U16 in 2022 8+ in the 4 seat
• U17 in 2023 8+ in the stroke seat  

Head of the Charles (2023) 4+ in the 3 seat
Texas State Championships (2022, 2023, 2024)