Meet the 5am Crew
The 5AM Experienced Masters Team rows early in the day when the water conditions are excellent (least amount of wind or motorboat wakes). This schedule also works well for people who are also trying to juggle rowing with other job and family obligations. You train MWF before work, and then have the weekends free to do other things with family and friends outside of rowing.
It is also a great choice for people who want to compete at the highest level. The team environment focuses on learning how to go fast and will give members, from novice rower to ex-collegiate athlete, all the components and support needed to reach your potential. There are many success stories from this group both from a standpoint of rowing, as well as personal growth; these stories are diverse and celebrated! For example, in the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta (the world’s largest regatta), two of the 5AM women who medaled had learned how to row with the 5AM team and one, who rowed in college, joined 5AM after more than a decade away from the sport. The men’s team also has a legacy of high profile wins with both former collegiate and beginner rowers.
5AM is coached by Olympic rower Tom Woodman who has lead the team to SRA’s top finishes and is in his 14th year of coaching this team.
We have a diverse group at 5AM. Last year, our youngest was a 29-year-old woman, our oldest a 74-year-old man. What unites the group is the competitive drive, the willingness to invest the time needed to perform at a high level, and the ability to work together for our common goals.
The 5AM Experienced Masters Team rows early in the day when the water conditions are excellent (least amount of wind or motorboat wakes). This schedule also works well for people who are also trying to juggle rowing with other job and family obligations. You train MWF before work, and then have the weekends free to do other things with family and friends outside of rowing.
It is also a great choice for people who want to compete at the highest level. The team environment focuses on learning how to go fast and will give members, from novice rower to ex-collegiate athlete, all the components and support needed to reach your potential. There are many success stories from this group both from a standpoint of rowing, as well as personal growth; these stories are diverse and celebrated! For example, in the 2019 Head of the Charles Regatta (the world’s largest regatta), two of the 5AM women who medaled had learned how to row with the 5AM team and one, who rowed in college, joined 5AM after more than a decade away from the sport. The men’s team also has a legacy of high profile wins with both former collegiate and beginner rowers.
5AM is coached by Olympic rower Tom Woodman who has lead the team to SRA’s top finishes and is in his 14th year of coaching this team.
We have a diverse group at 5AM. Last year, our youngest was a 29-year-old woman, our oldest a 74-year-old man. What unites the group is the competitive drive, the willingness to invest the time needed to perform at a high level, and the ability to work together for our common goals.
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5am Novice TeamThe 5AM Novice Team will take a beginner to the next level of rowing and racing. The focus is on developing technique, rowing as a team, and building fitness. Rowers will compete on the novice team for one to two years. It is expected that rowers become proficient at rowing in all boats (1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+, 8+).
Prerequisites: Successful completion of three-step Learn to Row series or equivalent. |
The 5AM Team has the components necessary to be successful at the highest level:
- Year round training program built around preparation for the most important regattas.
- Focused on-the-water workouts built around technical improvements, conditioning, racing skills, and selection of the fastest lineups.
- A philosophy of helping every individual on the team reach their potential.
- A variety of criteria are used to make boat selections based on boat moving ability including erg tests, coach observations, and most importantly seat racing results.
- Experienced coaching staff. Head coach Tom Woodman is in his 14th year coaching the 5am Masters Team and knows what it takes to compete at the highest level.
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