Rowing's Ten Eyck Leads Blossoming Squad Team captain helps Irish stroke toward goals. By definition, a captain is one who showcases both leadership and experience.
Most teams have their captain selected through the democratic process of voting.
Teammates look for the person who will lead them in the right direction and also one who has showed the ability to lead during previous years. Well, not exactly, Ten Eyck only started rowing as a junior in college when she finally had enough time to compete in Notre Dame's newest varsity sport. Ten Eyck is actually from Keystone, S.D., while rowing is still sculling through the Midwest. Nope, Ten Eyck is just one of eight rowers in Notre Dame's Open Eight boat. I unify all the personalities, and I tend to be neutral on team decisions.