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Amanda Johnson '23 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
As a coxswain, my one constant goal is to be the best that I can be for my team. To do this, I am always trying to find new opportunities to learn and grow, both on and off the water. Coxing in college is a major goal of mine, as I know that it will greatly further my skill set and experience as a coxswain. I am willing to work hard for what I want, and while there is no way to "measure" a coxswain's ability, (such as an erg score) I hope that my grades reflect that. Ultimately, I believe that my passion and dedication to both my team and the sport makes me stand out from other recruits.
July of 2021, I was coxing 4 times a day, twice at my boathouse and two separate practices at the Yale 2021 Rowing Camp. At the end of the camp, Coach Andy Card of the Yale Men's Lightweight Team wrote this about my coxing: "I am impressed by Amanda’s calm command of the shell and of the oarsmen. And also impressed she is coxing 3-4 times a day! That’s how you get good."
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, Regional Champs
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Regional Champs, State Champs, Sectional Champs
- 2020 Junior Varsity Team
- 2019 Freshman Team
Team Awards
- Sectional 3rd Place, Regional Champs, State 2nd Place
- 2018 Freshman Team
Individual Awards
- MVP Award
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2021 Hudson River Rowing Association (Varsity Team)
- 2020 Hudson River Rowing Association (Varsity Team)
- Summer and Fall 2020, Coxswain for HRRA Women's Masters, Winter 2020 Coxswain for winter training HRRA
- 2019 Hudson River Rowing Association (Junior Varsity Team)
- Winter Training, Junior Sweeps (Summer), Junior Racing (Fall)
- 2018 Hudson River Rowing Association (Junior Varsity Team)
- Junior Sweeps (Summer), Junior Sweeps (Fall)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Matt Riganese
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2020 JNT Virtual Summer Coxswain Camp
- 8/03/20 to 8/14/20
- *This was a country-wide camp, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST, 5 days a week. Meetings were held over Zoom, and multiple live speakers such as Marry Whipple talked, as well as prerecorded webinars held by USRowing.
- Camp/Event
- Head of the Fish Regatta, Fall 2019
- 10/26/19 to 10/27/19
- -**Coxswain**-(HRRA) Freshman 4+, Head of the Fish, Saratoga, NY Oct 2019 6th place out of 22 boats
- Camp/Event
- Tail of the Fish Regatta, 2019
- 9/28/19 to 9/28/19
- -**Coxswain**-(HRRA) Men's Masters 4+, Tail of the Fish, Saratoga, NY Sept 2019, 1st Place
- Camp/Event
- Royal Canadian Henley
- Throughout the regatta, I rowed in a single, and coxed a women's 4
Additional Sports
- Swimming
- 7 years
- Club/Travel Team
- - Metro Summer Junior Olympics in 9 Events, 2016 (with Red Fox Aquatic Club)
Statistics
| Statistic | 2021 Varsity Team | 2019 Freshman Team | 2019 Hudson River R |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Finish/Place | 1 | 2 | 6th place out of 22 boats, Head of the Fish, Fall 2019, coxed the Freshman 4+ |
| Boat Number | 106 | 1845 | |
| Top Time | 6:23.557 | 14:46 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Junior Honor Society, Honor Roll 2017, Honor Roll 2018, Honor Roll 2019, Honor Roll 2020, Honor Roll 2021, 110 Volunteer Hours
- ActivitiesEnrichment 2015, Science Olympiad (2016-2018), NYSSMA (2016-20121), All-County Chorus (2015-2020), Peer Mediation (2016-2018), Student Government Homeroom Representative (2016-2017), Battle of The Books, (2017-2018), Trombone (2015-2019), Chorus (2013-2021), Girl Scouts (2017), Theater (2017-2021), Jazz Band (2017-2018), Math Team (2020), LEO Club (2019-2021), Dutchess County Democrats (2021)