Erg Matters Rowing Recruiting
improve your erg times to get noticed by top Universities
Faster Ergs. Smarter Recruiting. College Ready.
Struggling with your erg times? Stressed about college recruitment? You're not alone. Erg Matters provides expert training plans designed to help you row faster and improve your performance.
Our experienced coaches will guide you 1:1 to maximize your chances of getting noticed by top universities. Let's turn your hard work into results—both on the erg and in the recruiting process.
Transforming Effort into Opportunity
A strategic path to get noticed by top college recruiters. Personalized training, expert coaching, and a meticulous approach to improvement.
Get Faster, Get Noticed by Recruiters
No fluff, no false promises—just hard work, smart training, and honest feedback to help you reach your goals.
Serious Coaching, No Gimmicks
Learn from a Harvard rower and an Olympic coxswain/former Georgetown coach—insider knowledge you won’t get anywhere else.
Elite Experience, Real Guidance
About Our Coaches
Joseph Baker
Harvard Rower
Zach Vlahos
2012 Olympian Rower
Our team is dedicated to delivering top-notch training programs designed to enhance performance and maximize potential. With a commitment to excellence and a foundation built on expertise, both Coach Vlahos and Baker are well prepared to guide your rower to athletic success.
Our coaches collaborative approach to program building and recruiting strategies creates a high-quality product for all athletes and helps them open doors to opportunities to attend Ivy League and other top programs/institutions.
Though our coaches collaborate to create a high-quality product, each athlete works 1:1 with one coach.
Designed for all competitive High School rowers
one-on-one Coaching
This one-on-one coaching program is built for both male and female high school rowers who want to level up and get noticed by top college programs.
With personalized training plans, weekly calls, and video reviews, we fine-tune technique, build strength, and break down the recruiting process so athletes can confidently attack their goals. It’s not just about pulling hard—it’s about training smart, staying consistent, and making the right moves at the right time.
What’s Included:
Monthly ergometer training plans
Coaching techniques to improve form and prevent injuries
Up-to-date knowledge on recruiting for top schools
Weekly progress check-in call
Initial parent consultation call
Regular text communication
Nutrition advice and strategies
General rowing advice
Get Started with Erg Matters
Ready to take your training to the next level? Reach out below to get started with personalized coaching, expert guidance, and a plan that will get you faster—fast.