California: 2008 (Junior) Rowed on the varsity 8+ that placed fourth at the NCAA Championships and won the Pac-10 crown... named to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) West Region second team, Pac-10 All-Conference team and Pac-10 All-Academic first team. 2007 (Sophomore) Raced in the varsity 8+ that placed third at the Pac-10 Championship and raced at NCAAs. 2006 (Freshman) Rowed in the varsity 4+ that placed first at the Pac-10 Championships and second at the NCAA Championships.
Personal: English major...rowed for Deerfield Academy...participated in track, cross country and ice hockey in high school...in track, was 2002 state champion in 4x4 and 4x2 for Hawken School in Ohio...hobbies include, playing catch, reading, and singing...parents are Ann Rowland and Gordon Kinder...has two brothers, Jack and Ross...born Nov. 24, 1986, in Cleveland, Ohio.
The best part about being on Cal crew is: That it's a chance to be a part of something great. We all work and strive together to make it happen.
The best part of the University is: That the students have so many resources and opportunities; you can make your experience whatever you want it to be.
My finest moment was: Doing pause drills on Mission Bay at dusk the evening before winning at the San Diego Crew Classic.
I chose Cal because: Cal was the only school that excited me. On my recruiting trip Dave asked Mara Allen what the team goal was during a team meeting. She responded without hesitation, "Win NCAAs!" My response: "That's cool!"
What sets Cal apart: Cal has so much to offer: top-ranked academics and athletics plus the excitement of Berkeley. Success here requires a certain level of maturity and independence; the student is responsible for reaping Cal's benefits. I enjoy feeling like my Cal experience is mine to create.
