Loyola Academy Rowing Association Annual Report 2019/20
“Everyone on the boat has a different purpose, different build, and different mentality, but we all have one goal.” W I L L H A R E , L A ’2 1
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D E A R L A R A F R I E N D S, R O W E R S a n d A L U M N I,
f t e r c e l e b r at i n g a s u c c e s s f u l 2 0 1 9 fa l l r o w i n g s e a s o n,
our rowers and coxswains spent the winter season training and preparing for spring races, the Midwest Rowing Championships and the coveted Nationals competition.
But, this spring was different. The global health pandemic brought our LARA Board and the Rambler crew team unforeseen challenges and uncertainty. Coaches faced new health and safety protocols for practice, cancelled regattas and the financial impact of reduced revenues. Student-athletes found themselves learning virtually from home, and seeking a sense of connection, community and routine. Thankfully, 35 years of LARA history and the ingenuity and strength of our rowing community allowed our
program to remain viable and impactful.
The Loyola Academy Rowing Association responded to unprecedented health
challenges and found creative ways to maintain conditioning regiments, camaraderie and discipline. Student-athletes, coaches, parents and alumni coalesced with a shared resolve and resilience. In the LARA tradition of women and men for others, our rowers bonded as crewmates and felt a sense of “normal� on the water. Our boathouse, the racing shells and North Shore Channel became a place of stability for our rowers.
Thirty-five years of history and good stewardship have given us the experience
and financial foundation to sustain our program and provide best-in-class coaching during these uncertain times. Looking forward, our LARA Board has an ambitious strategic plan for the organization’s future growth and vitality.
LARA is profoundly grateful to our committed coaches who have provided consis-
tency and decades of experience leading our student-athletes. We recognize the hundreds of parents who volunteered tirelessly to make our program possible and offered trust and confidence in our leadership. We humbly thank the sponsors, donors, friends, and alumni who provided critical funding to maintain our nationally recognized scholastic rowing program. And, we applaud our student athletes who preserve our legacy each time they step into a racing shell and power the maroon and gold blades.
This annual report tells a story of community, perseverance and legacy during
a year of great uncertainty. As we write our next chapter, we remain confident and hopeful for the rowing season ahead. Until then, we will show up, row hard, set the example, and be ready for whatever lies ahead. With Gratitude,
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Th e L A R A E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e
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2019/20 HIGHLIGHTS
TALENTED RO W ERS
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F O R M E D t h e W O M E N a n d M E N’S
R A M BLER R O W IN G R O S T ER.
WE BID FAREWELL to
WE WELCOMED
N O V IC E R O W E R S.
GR ADUATING SENIORS
M ATRICUL ATING to the TOP U N I V E R S I T I E S i n o u r C O U N T R Y.
ROWERS and 19 PARENTS VOLUNTEERED in the
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C O M M U NI T Y a t MI SER IC O R DI A a n d FEED O U R C HILD R EN.
OUR COACHES and COXSWAINS WORKED
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TO GETHER to CREATE
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BEST PR ACTICE GUIDEBOOK and LEARNING RESOURCE to TRAIN
t h e C O U N T R Y’S B E S T C O X S W A I N S.
ROWERS CONTINUED THEIR STRENGTH and CO NDITIO NING in the “CH A NNEL R ATS”
SUMMER ROWING PROGRAM
ALUMNI ROWERS RETURNED to
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o ur BOATH OUSE to VOLUNTEER a s C O A C H E S, M E N T O R S a n d R O L E M O D EL S.
OUR ROWERS EARNED
TOP 1O MEDALS at REGIONAL R E G AT TA S.
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2019/20 ROWING TEAM ROSTERS Va r s i t y R ow e r s & C ox s wa i n s
Fall Season
58
Spring Season
64
N ov i c e R ow e r s & C o x s wa i n s
Fall Season
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Spring Season
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FALL 2019 RACING RESULTS MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE
Va r s i t y B oy s Mens Jr 8+ 3rd Place Va r s i t y G i r l s Womens Jr 8+ 3rd Place Womens Jr 4+ 7th Place
TOUGH CUP
Va r s i t y B oy s Varsity 8+ 2nd Place Varsity 4+ 6th Place Va r s i t y G i r l s Varsity 8+ 5th Place Varsity 4+ 2nd Place N ov i c e B oy s 3K Novice
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1st Place
ROWTOBERFEST
Va r s i t y B oy s Varsity 8+ 6th Place Varsity 4+ 4th Place
HEAD OF THE CHARLES
B oy s Youth 8+
57th Place
Va r s i t y G i r l s Varsity 8+ 7th Place
Girls Youth 8+
42nd Place
N ov i c e B oy s Varsity 8+
HEAD OF THE FISH
4th Place
N ov i c e G i r l s Varsity 8+ 7th Place
B oy s Varsity 8+ 2nd Varsity 8+
6th Place 6th Place
Girls Varsity 8+ 15th Place 2nd Varsity 8+ 16th Place
SPRING 2020 RACING RESULTS Due to COVID -19 , all scheduled regattas for Loyola Academy Rowing were cancelled locally, regionally and nationally. A regular practice schedule was maintained throughout the spring season.
“Being on the novice rowing team has taught me to stick with it and not give up just because something is hard.” E R I N D E T L E F S E N , L A ’2 4
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FY 2019/20 FINANCIAL REVIEW
“Rowing gave me a solid work ethic and taught me the importance of being truthful with the level of effort I give.” K A T I E M U E N C H , L A ’1 1 A S S I S TA N T R O W IN G C O A C H, CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
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FY 2019/20 EQUIPMENT ASSETS
BOATS
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OARS
ERGS
BALANCE SHEET
INCO ME S TATEMENT for
a s o f J U N E 3 O, 2 O 2 O
Y E A R E N D E D J U N E 3 O, 2 O 2 O
A s s et s
Revenues
Current Assets Fixed Assets
$207,432 286,446
Total Assets 493,878 L i a b i l i t i e s a n d N et A s s et s
Current Liabilities Long-term Debt Net Assets
19,113 21,702 453,063
Total Liabilities/Net Assets $493,878
Program Fees $253,324 Fundraising 83,927 Other 32,455 Total Revenues 369,706 Expenses
Rowing Program 334,315 General/Admin 27,326 Fundraising 4,072 Total Expenses 365,713 Net Revenue
8 6 14 LAUNCHES
MOTORS
$3,993
COX BOXES
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TRAILER AWAITING
DELIVERY
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2019/20
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“I’ve met some of my best friends on the boy’s team – they taught me to be confident, tough, direct, and comfortable speaking my mind.” C O U R T N E Y R E I C O C H I C O , L A ’2 O C O X S W A I N, VA R S I T Y M E N’S T E A M
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SENIOR COLLEGIATE SHOWCASE VARIST Y WOMEN
“The sport of rowing is incredibly demanding – both physically and mentally. For me, it has always been about providing a life changing opportunity for the kids, while also allowing them to compete at the highest level. It allows them, and the coaches to be part of something that is so much bigger than any of us can be alone. I constantly remind the studentathletes that life is 1% what happens and 99% how you deal with it.”
C o u rt n e y C o c h i c o Coxing
Caroline Colgan Rowing
L au r e n H e r i n g Rowing
Sophie Molins
M A T T B A L D I N O , L A ’9 3 MEMBER OF L A ATHLETIC H ALL OF FA ME
Rowing
LARA DIRECTOR OF COACHING
COACHING TEAM
M at t B a l d i n o
Director of Coaching and Novice Women’s and Men’s Head Coach high school
Loyola Academy ’93 college
University of Wisconsin – Madison ’98 17 Years as Director of Coaching
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B r i a n M a rt i n ( b - m a r ) Varsity Men’s Head Coach high school
Loyola Academy ’97 college
Villanova University ’02 18 Years Coaching Loyola Crew
VARIST Y MEN
Jac k D i et m e i e r
A i da n M c C a rt h y
Th o m a s S u l l i va n
D av i d G i a m p i et r o
E t h a n To r a i n
A n d r e s Ve n e g a s
Wi l l H i r s c h
Ben Rider
D e n n y Yo o
J e r ry M a l l oy
Jac k S h a n n o n
M i c h a e l Ke l l e y
C a r r i e L o f g r e n
G e o r g e H i l d e b r a n d t
high school
high school
high school
college
college
college
22 Years Coaching Loyola Crew
6 Years Coaching Loyola Crew
4 Years Coaching Loyola Crew
Rowing
Varsity Women’s Head Coach Loyola Academy ’94 Georgetown University ’98
Rowing
Rowing
Rowing
Varsity Assistant Coach Loyola Academy ’10 University of Michigan ’14
Rowing
Novice Men’s Assistant Coach St. Edward High School, Ohio
Loyola University
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PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
SUMMER 2O2O ROWING CAMPS
Loyola Academy hosts summer rowing camps for current 7th and 8th grade students who are interested in trying a new sport. It is a great way for young athletes to become acquainted with the sport of rowing through technical skills development and coaching, and on the water experience with current Loyola Academy rowers. This program also serves as an introductory program for incoming freshman considering the novice rowing team.
SUMMER
2O2O
CHANNEL
R ATS
Each summer, both current rowers and alumni get the chance to participate in the Channel Rats training, conditioning and development program. This program gives participants a chance to connect with recent alumni, prepare for the upcoming racing season, and even race together.
“My favorite rowing memory was Mrs. Baldino’s pasta salad on the regatta road trips.” M A T T G L U N Z , L A ’9 5
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COMMUNIT Y SERVICE
After a Saturday practice over the winter,
In December, rowers volunteered their
Loyola Academy rowers volunteered at
time at Misericordia, a home for persons with
Feed My Starving Children organization in
developmental disabilities. Rowers helped
Libertyville. Together, rowers assembled
to bake and package a variety of winter treats
46,656 meals for children suffering from
for sale at the Misericordia Bakery. Taking
malnutrition and in danger of starvation.
time away from their studies and impending
This is enough to feed 127 of the world’s
Finals, our Rambler volunteers shared their
hungriest children for one year.
enthusiasm and talents to help raise money for important programs supporting the residents of Misericordia.
“Training and competing is so much more fun when you are surrounded by the people you care most about.” E M I L Y M O L I N S , L A ’1 8 MEMBER of the 2O19 UNDER 23 N ATIO N AL RO WING TEA M
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YEAR LEGACY: LARA HISTORY & MILESTONES
L AR A REG AT TA MEDALS f r o m 1985 –2O2O
Va r s i t y & N ov i c e
Medal
MRSA
SRAA
Men
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
26 26 19
2 2 2
Women
1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place
17 21 8
1 2 3
M R S A = Midwest Scholastic Rowing Association S R A A = Scholastic Rowing Association of America
Fitz Dunne, LA Class of 1986 Founder of the Loyola Academy Rowing Program The Loyola crew team would not have been possible without the daring and ingenuity of Edward Fitzsimmons “Fitz” Dunne, who founded the Loyola Academy crew team in the mid-80’s. Fitz was responsible for organizing Loyola’s pioneer team – recruiting its first members, finding a coach, and managing its downtown practice sessions. Remarkably, he led the club, in just its second year of competition, to the 1986 Midwest High School championship. Fitz continued his rowing success at the University of Wisconsin where he led his team to the 1990 Collegiate National Gold Medal. After graduation from UW, he returned to Loyola in 1991, to coach the Loyola team he had created and nurtured.
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1985
1985
LA Rowing founded Men’s Team. 1st logo created.
1990
1993
1995
Youth 8+ Men win 1st place championship Head of the Charles, Boston
LA Women’s Crew Team founded.
2OO1
2OO3
2OO4
Dammrich Rowing Center opens.
Matt Baldino appointed Director of Coaching.
J8+ Women win SRAA National Championship.
1st Annual St. Joseph Services Learn-to-Row Volunteer Event.
Loyola Academy wins overall points at MRSA.
V4+ Men win SRAA National Championship.
2O15
2O17
2O19
1st Annual Ergathon Fundraiser held.
Channel Rats Summer Rowing began.
Summer Rowing Camp for Middle School created.
J8+ Men win SRAA National Championship.
2O2O
Spring racing season cancelled due to COVID -19 . 3rd logo designed.
Fall season has largest novice team in history.
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PRESERVING OUR LEGACY
Looking forward, our mandate is clear – we must ensure the stature, rigor, financial strength and values that serve as the foundation of our program’s success. Across the country, high school and college sports administrators are assessing the viability of competitive sports programs. The transcendent value of rowing should be understood and validated.
Our rowing program at Loyola Academy is unique at the high school level – we
are one of only a handful of private schools nationally to offer competitive crew as an athletic option. Our training is rigorous and designed for rowers to compete successfully with top-tier high school programs nationally. We are proud of our Rambler legacy.
Since 1985, our crews have earned 43 Midwest championships and 3 national
championships. Of greater importance, our LARA board and coaches remain committed to instilling our Ignatian values. Both on and off the water, our rowers and coxswains act with dignity, respect for others, honesty and loyalty – beyond the medals earned and won, this is how we most want to be known and remembered.
Preserving our rowing legacy requires the engagement and support of our entire
community: parents, friends and alumni, alike. In this spirit, we are thrilled to announce a new Alumni Ambassador Network to connect generations of rowers. Across the country, hundreds of Rambler alumni rowers share friendships, memories, and life lessons learned on the water. Working together, as one, we can create and perpetuate these experiences for the young women and men who represent our crews today and tomorrow. This will be our shared Rambler legacy.
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EXECUTIVE
L A R A 2 O 1 9/ 2 O
COMMITTEE
B O A R D o f D I R E C T O R S
J o h n C h e r f
D av e A l s pa c h
President
M at t B a l d i n o
S u s a n L o c k e Vice President
L i z a K a p i ca Secretary
To n y B e rt r o n s k i H e at h e r B u r g e s s John Cherf
Ti m K a n e
Academic Liaison and Moderator
M at t B a l d i n o
Director of Coaching
M i c h e l l e G lu n z
S u s a n M a l l oy Treasurer
K ay H a r e Susan Hering
E l i z a b et h M o l i n s Registration
C at h e r i n e S u l l i va n
Travel Coordinator
L i s a M c C a rt h y Food Coordinator
L i z a K a p i ca Susan Locke S u s a n M a l l oy L i s a M c C a rt h y E l i z a b et h M o l i n s S u s a n R a j kov i c h
S TA NDING COMMITTEES
Rower Recruiting and Retaining Loyola Academy Liaison and Partnership LARA Alumni and Development
Lesa Rider Bill Strnad C at h e r i n e S u l l i va n
“Being part of the LARA community and watching our daughter and her teammates row and cox over the past four years has been remarkable. The hard work, attention to detail and team collaboration are life-long skills that will survive their years at Loyola Academy.” D R. J O H N C H ER F LAR A BOARD PRESIDENT & PARENT
writing design
Jack Dietmeier, Mary Beth Flannery, Michelle Glunz, Sophie Molins
Eric Wagner, True story.
LOYOL A ACADEM Y RO WING A SSOCIATIO N
F o u n d e d i n 1 9 8 5 , Loyola Academy Rowing Association ( LARA ) provides a rare, highly desirable opportunity for Loyola Academy students to participate in the sport of rowing. Of fundamental importance, LARA believes that the arduous, demanding nature of the sport creates the ideal environment for the physical, mental, and spiritual development of student-athletes. To this end, LARA endeavors to lead students toward recognition, appreciation and fulfillment of their true athletic potential through the shared pursuit of winning both the Midwest Championships and the SRAA National Championships. The teams strive toward excellence with dedication to Jesuit ideals, including aspiring to become “Women and Men for Others.”
LARA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is funded exclusively through
crew fees, fundraising and the generosity of its donors, alumni and sponsors.
If you have questions, would like to support our program, or would like to learn
more about the Loyola Academy Rowing Association, we would love to hear from you.
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