Richardson said more work needs to be done in identifying prospects for the national squad. Rowing is a unique sport in that many of the top athletes do not begin until they are at university. That was the case with Olympic gold medallist Kathleen Heddle, who was recruited by the University of British Columbia rowing coach during the mid-1980s.
Money is also an issue.
The federal government, in the past, funded sport programs based on international success. I love those sort of challenges. I have confidence that there are good athletes around this country, we just have to find them. And I'd like to see a bit more of that happen in Canada. We have this chip on our shoulder about taking on the rest of the world.