Louisville Rowing Announces Six Fall Signees

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Louisville rowing head coach Derek Copeland announced the signing of six prep student-athletes during the early signing period in November – Kate Allport, Gillian Burns, Tara Carr, Victoria Goldin, Amelia Herrera and Riley Kerber.

"We are thrilled about the first round of signees for the class of 2020, which includes five rowers and one coxswain. This group really understands the team culture here at Louisville and they're eager to be a part of it," Copeland said of the class. "They bring a wealth of race experience, integrity and grit and they understand the core values of the Louisville women's rowing program. Not only will they contribute on the water, but they are a bright group with ambitious goals for the future.

"Each student-athlete was specifically recruited because they understand just how hard it is to train and compete at the next level and we know Louisville is the perfect fit for them. We are truly excited to welcome them to the Cardinals Family."

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Kate Allport
Hometown: Winter Park, Florida
High School: Winter Park High School
Current Rowing Team: Winter Park Crew
Parents: Holly and Peter Allport
Why She Chose Louisville: "Upon my arrival in Louisville, I quickly fell in love with the campus, team and family environment. Within the first day, I knew that I didn't want to go anywhere else."

Gillian Burns
Hometown: Alpharetta, Georgia
High School: Alpharetta High School 136461

Current Rowing Team: Saint Andrew Rowing Club
Parents: Margaret and Kevin Burns
Why She Chose Louisville: "Because I could see that not only the rowing program was great but the school overall was a great fit for me, and I could tell the team was made up of people that would be great teammates!"

Tara Carr
Hometown: Newark, Delaware
High School: Conrad Schools of Science
Current Rowing Team: Newport Rowing Club
Parents: Meg Carr and Jim Carr
Why She Chose Louisville: "I felt at home when I was visiting."

Victoria Goldin 136462

Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina
High School: Home School
Current Rowing Team: High Point Rowing Club
Parents: Pati and Derek Goldin
Why She Chose Louisville: "I chose Louisville because of the competitive yet close team environment, as well as the great athletic vibe of the campus. I feel that the school will enable me to reach my highest potential both academically and athletically."

Amelia Herrera
Hometown: Roswell, Georgia
High School: Roswell High School
Current Rowing Team: Atlanta Junior Rowing Association
Parents: Lisa and Louis Herrera
Why She Chose Louisville: "It is the perfect fit -- the coaching staff is fun, the team is cohesive, the campus is beautiful and the health science track is incredible."

Riley Kerber 136458

Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
High School: George Walton Comprehensive High School
Current Rowing Team: Saint Andrew Rowing Club
Parents: Thomas Kerber and Alice Kerber
Why She Chose Louisville: "I loved the atmosphere of the campus and the team. I really felt at home when I visited."

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