As the first round of the admission process comes to a close Coach
Steenstra, Hurley, myself, and Bates College Rowers both past and present
wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate the class of 2016 upon their
acceptance to matriculate in the fall of 2012. Since this is the first
recruiting class for Coach Hurly and I, it has been a real pleasure getting the
chance to explore the opportunities available here at Bates College as these
young men and women begin to take the next step in their academic and athletic
lives. This large class, encompasses states such as California and Florida,
contains athletes who are still one season into their rowing career, and those
who have won regional and national medals. We have high expectations for the
coming spring, and expect the class of 2016 to come in and build upon what
those in previous years have worked so hard to achieve.
Here is a closer look at the Class of 2016:
(Ladies first)
Sarah Brooks
Ht: 5’9”
High
School: Groton School
Rowing
Program: Groton Crew
Background:
Sarah comes from a crew who went 33-0 and 2nd in NEIRA for the 2011
Spring Season. Stroke of Groton’s 3rd 4, Sarah is a seasoned
oarswoman who will make a solid addition to the class of 2016.
Margaux Joselow
Ht: 5’11”
High
School: The Derryfield School
Rowing
Program: Derryfield High School Crew
Background:
Margaux comes to Bates proficient in both sweep and scull. As a captain with
three years experience on the water, Margaux has helped her crews to
commendable finishes in regattas such as New Hampshire Championships, Head of
the Fish, and Head of the Charles.
Emma Taylor
Ht: 5’8”
High
School: Thayer Academy
Rowing
Program: Thayer Academy Crew/ Community Rowing Incorporated
Background:
Emma comes to us from the small but dedicated program of Thayer crew. Holding
four years experience and her team’s top erg score, Emma pushes her teammates
to become faster rowers. She battled a concussion for the better part of the
Fall season, but will be back in action come Spring.
And the Gentlemen
(though I use that term very loosely)
John Albanese
Ht – 5’10”
High School – Montclair, NJ
Rowing Program – Montclair
High School Rowing
Background – John comes
from a program where he has had valuable experience in both sweep and sculling,
which will be a great advantage in the team small boat racing we do through the
fall season. He sent the fall season in a 2x, and will be training alongside
Leo as the two prepare for their final season at Montclair.
Dante Colicchio
Ht – 6’
High School – Middlesex, MA
Rowing Program – Middlesex
Background – Dante has been
rowing for Middlesex, a 4+ program in the highly competitive NEIRA, for the
past four years. He stroked their top 4+ through the fall season, which has shown
a great deal of promise as they prepare for the spring season.
Tom Fitzgerald
Ht – 6’5”
High School – Weston, MA
Rowing Program – Community
Rowing Incorporated
Background – Tom is still
very young as an oarsman, coming off his novice year in 2010-2011. However he has
used a strong background as a state champion swimmer, to move right into the
mix at the highly competitive CRI. With such an athletic background we expect
his learning curve will allow him to be a 4 year contributor to the program.
Leo Foglizzo
Ht – 6’7”
High School – Montclair, NJ
Rowing Program – Montclair
High School Rowing
Background – Leo, like
John, is coming from a program that stresses the importance being a well
rounded athlete, giving him extensive flexibility to sit just about anywhere in
the boat. He follows in line of the likes of PC Miller, Andre Gobo, and Hank
Schless of 6’5” plus and the some room to gain a pound or two. We look forward
to adding some meat to his frame as he follows in the footsteps of his
counterparts as solid overall contributors.
William Hilton
Ht – 5’10”
High School – MAST Academy,
FL
Rowing Program – Miami
Rowing Club
Background – William began
rowing for Miami Rowing and Watersports Center in the Fall of 2009. During his
first year and a half MRC was able to post strong results through out the state
of Florida. William was sidelined by injury half way through his Junior Year,
but has but in the work at rehab, and is moving back to fulltime training with
his club. Utilizing the ability to spend a full year on the water, will allow
him to jump right into the mix come fall.
Chris Kussmaul
Ht – 5’10”
High School – Weston, MA
Rowing Program – Wayland/Weston
Background – Chris follows
in the footsteps of his sister Carolyn who rowed for the Bobcats during 2009
season. Chris has spent all 4 years rowing for the cross-town rival of CRI –
Wayland/Weston. Chris just capped off a terrific fall season where he sat bow
seat in the top 8+ that finished in the top 5 at The New Hampshire
Championships and Head of the Housatonic.
Nick Muccio
Ht- 6’4”
High School – Concord, NH
Rowing Program – Concord
Crew
Background – Nick is a very
motivated young man, who has been able to achieve a high level of success
through hard work. He currently holds the all time 6k record at Concord Crew,
and was the stroke of the Varsity 8+ through the fall season, having strong
performances at the Head of the Housatonic, New Hampshire Championships, and
The Head of the Charles.
James Naso
Ht. -6’1”
High School – Redwood, CA
Rowing Program – Marin
Rowing Association
Background – Jamie comes
from one of the top rowing clubs in the country, Marin. In the spring of 2011
he won gold at the South West Regional in both the Men’s 2v 8+ and the Men’s
155lb 8+. The Men’s 155lb 8+ went on to win the National Championship in Tennessee
only a few weeks later, and during the fall of 2012 his boat went undefeated.
Jamie brings an understanding of what it takes to be competitive at the
National Level, and will be a valuable asset as the program continues to build
upon previous successes.
Andrew Voss
Ht. – 6’1”
High School – Derryfield
School, NH
Rowing Program – Derryfield
High School Crew
Background – Andrew comes
from the neighboring state of New Hampshire where he has spent the past 4 years
as a member of the rowing program at Derryfield School. Elected as the Capitan
during his senior year, Andrew has shown to be a valuable leader in organizing
his team’s preseason, and winter conditioning programs, a skill that will be
put to use here at Bates. He spent the spring of his junior year in the top 4+
at Derryfield, and will be looked to continue to build upon their success in to
coming spring.
As the admission process continues we look forward to adding names to the
already talented group above, with more to come soon hopefully from Sunny
Austin, TX.
