Humility, Courage, Balance
February 28, 2022 | Men's Rowing
By Michael Callahan, Head Coach,
Washington Men's Rowing
We're so proud to be the reigning national champions, deeply honored to perpetuate the legacy of excellence that has embodied Washington Rowing for more than
a century.
As we start the 2022 season, we're also aware that pride ? complacency, and that our ability to remain humble will be one of the keys to our success this year. Our 2021 national title?
It's one ethereal moment in time made possible by our joy in the sport and the hard work it takes to achieve greatness.
This season's team includes several student-athletes who are literally and figuratively graduate students of rowing, including returner Simon Van Dorp, a senior who competed in the Olympics for The Netherlands. Now in their fifth years, they have reached a level of mastery that will make them extraordinary mentors and leaders to the many younger rowers on our team. They're a seasoned, mature group who love rowing for Washington. Yet they still haven't peaked at their potential. I'm looking forward to seeing how much more they can learn and what they can teach me and their teammates.
With many returners from the 2021 championship team — student-athletes who triumphed over the two-year disruption of COVID and emerged more resilient than ever — we created an incredible brotherhood last season. Our unity gave us confidence. And we're holding onto that as we train for our first regatta of the new season.
Our newcomers will bring fresh excitement to the season, too. It's a strong freshman class that will help us be competitive against the best teams in the nation, who are also bringing back outstanding fifth-year rowers. This year is very competitive and we need to face our fears and the challenges with courage.
Finally, we're thrilled at the prospect to welcome our supporters back to Montlake Cut to see your Husky Rowing team in person. We promise you a great ride!
This story originally appeared in UW Rowing's "SWEEP" magazine. Read the spring, 2022, edition via the link at the top-right of this page.
Washington Men's Rowing
We're so proud to be the reigning national champions, deeply honored to perpetuate the legacy of excellence that has embodied Washington Rowing for more than
a century.
As we start the 2022 season, we're also aware that pride ? complacency, and that our ability to remain humble will be one of the keys to our success this year. Our 2021 national title?
It's one ethereal moment in time made possible by our joy in the sport and the hard work it takes to achieve greatness.
This season's team includes several student-athletes who are literally and figuratively graduate students of rowing, including returner Simon Van Dorp, a senior who competed in the Olympics for The Netherlands. Now in their fifth years, they have reached a level of mastery that will make them extraordinary mentors and leaders to the many younger rowers on our team. They're a seasoned, mature group who love rowing for Washington. Yet they still haven't peaked at their potential. I'm looking forward to seeing how much more they can learn and what they can teach me and their teammates.
With many returners from the 2021 championship team — student-athletes who triumphed over the two-year disruption of COVID and emerged more resilient than ever — we created an incredible brotherhood last season. Our unity gave us confidence. And we're holding onto that as we train for our first regatta of the new season.
Our newcomers will bring fresh excitement to the season, too. It's a strong freshman class that will help us be competitive against the best teams in the nation, who are also bringing back outstanding fifth-year rowers. This year is very competitive and we need to face our fears and the challenges with courage.
Finally, we're thrilled at the prospect to welcome our supporters back to Montlake Cut to see your Husky Rowing team in person. We promise you a great ride!
This story originally appeared in UW Rowing's "SWEEP" magazine. Read the spring, 2022, edition via the link at the top-right of this page.
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