Meet the Squad

Team Roster

Current and past members of the College of Charleston Rowing Team, including varsity rowers, novice athletes, and coxswains representing Charleston, South Carolina.

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Current Athletes

Varsity & Novice Lineup

The College of Charleston Crew fields both varsity and novice boats across the Fall and Spring seasons. Athletes train in sweep and sculling configurations and compete at regional and national regattas.

Varsity Men

Sweep and sculling athletes competing in eights, fours, and pair events.

Varsity Women

Sweep and sculling athletes competing in eights, fours, and pair events.

Novice Men

First-year sweep rowers developing technique and race experience.

Novice Women

First-year sweep rowers developing technique and race experience.

Coxswains

Coxswains direct the crew, manage stroke rate, and call race strategy from the stern. They are listed alongside rowers on the official roster and are eligible for team selection by the coaching staff.

Group	Discipline	Season
Varsity Men	Eight, Four, Pair	Fall & Spring
Varsity Women	Eight, Four, Pair	Fall & Spring
Novice Men	Eight, Four	Fall & Spring
Novice Women	Eight, Four	Fall & Spring
Coxswains	Steering & calls	Fall & Spring

Alumni Connections

CofC Crew alumni stay connected through the program's network of former rowers and coxswains. Past members have raced at the Head of the Charles, Dad Vail, SIRA Championship, ACRA National Championship, and Clemson Sprints across recent seasons.

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Roster Categories

Varsity Men
Varsity Women
Novice Men
Novice Women
Coxswains
Alumni

Recent Seasons

Head of the Charles (2012)
ACRA National Championship (2014)
Clemson Sprints (2014–2016)
Vanderbilt Scrimmage (2014–2016)
Dad Vail Regatta (2014–2015)
SIRA Championship (2014–2015)
Head of the South (2015)

Roster pages offer a snapshot of the people who make a collegiate rowing program function, from first-year novices learning the stroke to seasoned captains steering the varsity shell. Across men’s and women’s sides, athletes typically appear listed by year, position, and hometown, alongside coxswains whose role is as much vocal as physical. The lineup generally reflects a mix of walk-ons, recruited rowers, and multi-sport athletes who found their way to the boathouse through friends, campus recreation nights, or a single introductory erg session.

A balanced squad tends to include sweep specialists who prefer the rhythm of an eight or four, scullers who thrive on the independence of singles and doubles, and a deep bench of novices developing their aerobic base. Training schedules pair early-morning water sessions with afternoon erg work, lifting blocks, and cross-training options like running or cycling during the off months. Many programs also note which athletes travel for major regattas, which are competing in lightweight categories, and which doubles pairings return season to season.

Coxswains occupy a distinct lane on most rosters, balancing technical calls, steering, and crew morale during long pieces and race starts. Their role requires an understanding of rate, stroke pressure, and race strategy, often translating between the coach launch and the athletes in the boat. Recruiting pages for coxes typically highlight previous athletic or leadership experience, height considerations for sight lines, and the ability to deliver calm, precise commands in wet, windy conditions on open water.

Past member sections preserve the lineage of a program, recognizing athletes who earned medals, set club records, or graduated into coaching roles elsewhere. Alumni listings frequently note post-collegiate affiliations with regional rowing associations, masters clubs, and graduate programs, reinforcing that the team is a pipeline rather than a four-year stop. Some institutions also spotlight family connections, where siblings or parent-child pairs share a tradition of competing on the same stretch of river.

When reviewing a roster, prospective students can get a sense of team size, class balance, and conference-level competitiveness at a glance. Comparing current lineups with historical rosters reveals how quickly a program is growing, where scholarships or recruiting efforts are concentrated, and which positions turn over year to year. The roster ultimately functions as both a record and a recruitment tool, inviting newcomers to picture themselves within a diverse, evolving crew.

Get in Touch

Email: info@cofccrew.org

Coach line: 843.513.5900
Alternate: 843.276.4241

Mailing address: CCAA PO Box 12941, Charleston, SC 29422

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Recognition

Notable Achievements

The roster includes athletes who have contributed to standout results across regional and national regattas, with alumni continuing the program's tradition in collegiate and club rowing.

Head of the Charles

Crew members have represented CofC at the historic Boston head race.

Dad Vail Regatta

Selection and participation at the nation's largest collegiate regatta.

ACRA National Championship

Athletes have competed at the ACRA National Championship level.

SIRA Championship

CofC has entered boats at the SIRA Championship Regatta.