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Lake Rowing Crew has shown them what is possible when a team has a clear goal in mind and works • <br /> collectively to learn and achieve success. Our daughters have experienced many little and big successes <br /> from trying a new sport, embracing feedback from coaches, learning from mistakes, pushing their limits, <br /> and making each race count individually and for their team. <br /> Value of teamwork.There is nothing comparable to working together as part of a rowing crew to really <br /> understand what it means to be part of a team and put it all on the line for the people in your boat. <br /> Rowing is teamwork's best teacher. One of rowing's greatest lessons is learning how to deal with <br /> adversity and treat it as an opportunity. Everyone has to be in sync and balance with one another, <br /> pushing each other's physical and mental limits. It's important to really know your teammates and <br /> understand what motivates them because you are pulling for yourself and your teammates.Typically, <br /> the fastest boats are the ones with the most trust in each other and the ones that are literally able to <br /> move together in one motion to move forward,which is why teamwork and camaraderie important in <br /> rowing. <br /> Recognizing unique contributions. Long Lake Rowing Crew celebrates everyone's unique skills and roles <br /> within the team whether they are known as the fastest rower,strongest rower, most dependable rower, <br /> most spirited rower or known for leading by example, mentoring novice rowers, making others feel <br /> welcome,creating team bonding opportunities,volunteering their time. People of all ages,sizes, skill <br /> levels and physical limitations can learn to row and achieve. Something that makes Long Lake Rowing <br /> Crew special is the effort everyone puts in from top to bottom- rowers, coaches, parents, and <br /> community partners-to ensure success. <br /> • <br /> Good ambassadors. Members of Long Lake Rowing Crew represent themselves/Long Lake/Minnesota <br /> while participating at local/regional/national regattas and prestigious events like The Head of the <br /> Charles Regatta in Boston.They are also good ambassadors when talking to college coaches and going <br /> on college visits.The image you project when interacting with others is a reflection of the community, <br /> organizations, coaches,teammates,friends, and family members that have helped shaped you as an <br /> individual and helped you along your journey. <br /> We are advocates for establishing a permanent home for Long Lake Rowing Crew.A permanent home <br /> would be a good addition to the redevelopment of Summit Beach,an asset to the community of <br /> residents and businesses in and around the Long Lake body of water, and allow Long Lake Rowing Crew <br /> to continue guiding youth and offering programming that is open to anyone in the community who <br /> wants to enjoy the lake as an observer, learner, or competitor. <br /> Hayley and Chris Harris <br /> • <br />