Blake VAUSE '21 Recruiting Profile
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Blake Sheppard - Australia
I have been attending Brisbane Boys' College in Queensland, Australia since 2011. My interests include Amnesty International, Red Sheild Appeal as a Student Leader. In 2018 I participated in the BBC Mentoring Programme helping and guiding younger students. Highlights last year for rowing were a first place at the Brisbane Head of the River, third place State Championships U17, U19 in a BBC quad. My crew went undefeated during the GPS Rowing season, 2017. Last year I was 4th seat for the Brisbane Boys' College First 11 and placed 3rd at the Brisbane Head of River and I was then invited to attend the Queensland Pathways Development Squad for 2019. This year I was 2nd seat in the GPS Open First 8 and our best place at Head of the River was a 2nd for 2km/5.52mins and I am currently rowing for Toowong Rowing Club in the High-Performance Squad under 19.
I understand the coaches reading this will receive thousands of applications and mine is just another. However, what makes me any different from all the rest of the applicants you will receive?
My mum suffered from Systemic Scleroderma and in 2013 was accepted to take part in a lifesaving medical trial at North West Memorial Hospital, Chicago. I only tell you this because having a parent who has been very unwell I have learnt how to be supportive and reliable, calm, and appreciate the gifts God has given us big or small. I will listen to my coach, work hard with my studies, enjoy training, row with passion and respect my team members.
However, most of all, I will appreciate the amazing opportunity to row and study for your university or college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2020 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs, State Champs, First quad to win Brisbane Head of the River 2018
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2020 Brisbane Boys' College (Open Boat)
- Brisbane Boys' College takes part in the GPS Rowing Head of the River - March 2020
- 2020 Toowong Rowing Club (High-Performance Squad under 19)
- 2019 Brisbane Boys' College (Firsts Year 11)
- 2019 Toowong Rowing Queensland (Juniors)
- I have been rowing in the off-season for Toowong for the past 2 years.
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Andy Clatworthy
- Club Coach
- Mark Game
- High School Head Coach
- Zoltan Shepherd
Events
- Camp/Event
- Head of the River 2020 (HoR)
- 2/08/20 to 3/14/20
- Best Place was 2nd for 2kms /5.52min
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Clarence River
- 12/07/19 to 12/08/19
- 2nd for Schoolboys 8 under 19 : 3rd for Schoolboys 4 under 19
- Camp/Event
- Queensland State Championship Regatta
- 9/24/19 to 9/26/19
- 3rd Place: Year 11 IV
- Camp/Event
- Queensland Schools Championship Regatta
- 9/20/19 to 9/21/19
- 1st Place : Year 11 IV: Queensland Schools Championship Regatta
- Camp/Event
- Pine Rivers Rowing Club Premiership Regatta
- 9/14/19 to 9/14/19
- 1st Place : Pine Rivers Rowing Club Premiership Regatta: Open pair
- Camp/Event
- South Queensland School’s Regatta
- 7/20/19 to 7/21/19
- 3rd Place: Open VIII
- Camp/Event
- South Queensland School’s Regatta
- 7/20/19 to 7/21/19
- 2nd Place: Year 11 IV
- Camp/Event
- Queensland Pathways
- 1/12/19 to 1/12/19
- Picked for the Queensland Pathways Development Squad
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Brisbane River
- 10/20/18 to 10/20/18
- First : Open IV
- Camp/Event
- Rowing Sweep Camp
- 9/19/18 to 9/22/18
- Brisbane Boys College Pine River
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Brisbane River
- 3/11/17 to 3/11/17
- Year 9 3rd IV (2017) Undefeated Season
Training
- 10
- 6 years
- Brisbane Boys' College
- Toowong Rowing Club
- 2 years
- I row all year and during the winter off season row for Toowong
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- GPS Premiership Cross Country winners for 2019
- Water Polo
- 5 years
- Varsity Team
- GPS Winners 2018
- Swimming
- 4 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- GPS swim team for Brisbane Boys' College 2018
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Toowong Rowing | 2019 Toowong Rowing |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Number | GPS Head of the River | Lane 7 |
| Top Finish/Place | 2nd | First - Year 11 Coxed Four |
| Top Time | 5.52 | 6:58.26 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Chemistry and Biology Completed Diploma of Business Certificate of Achievement - Overall Subject Application Rating Highly Accomplished 2020Are you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsBarrington : Diploma of Business Course Brisbane Boys' College: Top Student Year 10 for increased GPA - 2018 Mathletics: Achievement Award Certificate: Over all subject rating application 4.5/5
- ActivitiesLeadership Experience: 2014 (Y6) :ANZAC March Pipe band 2015 (Y7): ANZAC March Pipe band 2016 (Y8): ANZAC March Pipe band 2017 (Y9): ANZAC March Pipe band 2018 (Y10): Campbell house Mentor Certificate of appreciation from Friends with Dignity Australia 2018 Year 10 BBC Country Community Service trip to St George Amnesty International ISCF African Enterprise 2019 (Y11) Campbell House Mentor Amnesty International leader Certificate of Appreciation Red Shield Appeal ISCF African Enterprise Amnesty International
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