Rowing Welcomes Five Signees
November 10, 2023 | Rowing
Ellie Fazio, Olivia Koproski, Keira Krebs, Maddy Pleune and Clara Van Dyk will join the Cardinals in the fall of 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -University of Louisville rowing coach Derek Copeland has announced that five prospective student-athletes have signed a National Letter-of-Intent to continue their education and rowing careers at UofL. Ellie Fazio, Olivia Koproski, Keira Krebs, Maddy Pleune and Clara Van Dyk will join the Cardinals in the fall of 2024.
Ellie Fazio Â
Hometown: Horsham Pa.Â
High School: Mount Saint Joseph Academy Â
Major: Undecided
"I chose Louisville because of the team culture. There is such a positive and hardworking atmosphere and it truly feels like a family."
Hometown: Dayton, OhioÂ
High School: Stivers School for the ArtsÂ
Major: Exercise ScienceÂ
"I chose Louisville for the immense amount of support that they offer not just athletically but academically as well as the emphasis on success both now and in the future!"
Keira Krebs Â
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: North Catholic High SchoolÂ
Major: NeuroscienceÂ
"I chose Louisville because of the great coaches, welcoming team environment, and academic support available to help me reach my goals."
Maddy Pleune Â
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
High School: H.B Plant High SchoolÂ
Major: Biology Â
"I am most looking forward to meeting new people and racing."
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Hometown: Port Colborne, Ontario Â
High School: Welland Centennial Secondary School Â
Major: Education Â
Why did you choose Louisville:Â Â
"I chose Louisville because I knew right away that it was an environment I wanted to be in. The athletes welcomed me on the spot, and I felt the drive and determination from them. I knew this is where I'd grow as a student and as an athlete."
Ellie Fazio Â
Hometown: Horsham Pa.Â
High School: Mount Saint Joseph Academy Â
Major: Undecided
"I chose Louisville because of the team culture. There is such a positive and hardworking atmosphere and it truly feels like a family."
Olivia KoproskiÂThe newest Cardinal ??
— Louisville Rowing (@LouisvilleROW) November 9, 2023
Welcome to The Ville, Ellie!#GoCards pic.twitter.com/IyRiJBL5fh
Hometown: Dayton, OhioÂ
High School: Stivers School for the ArtsÂ
Major: Exercise ScienceÂ
"I chose Louisville for the immense amount of support that they offer not just athletically but academically as well as the emphasis on success both now and in the future!"
ÂOfficially a Cardinal ??
— Louisville Rowing (@LouisvilleROW) November 9, 2023
Welcome to The Ville, Olivia! #GoCards pic.twitter.com/dOTXcPLFUe
Keira Krebs Â
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: North Catholic High SchoolÂ
Major: NeuroscienceÂ
"I chose Louisville because of the great coaches, welcoming team environment, and academic support available to help me reach my goals."
ÂOfficially official! ??
— Louisville Rowing (@LouisvilleROW) November 8, 2023
Welcome to The Ville, Keira!#GoCards x #NSD23 pic.twitter.com/VFDXrkyMXS
Maddy Pleune Â
Hometown: Tampa, Fla.
High School: H.B Plant High SchoolÂ
Major: Biology Â
"I am most looking forward to meeting new people and racing."
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Clara Van Dyk ÂAdding another to the family!
— Louisville Rowing (@LouisvilleROW) November 10, 2023
Welcome to The Ville, Maddy ??#GoCards pic.twitter.com/1XnXijPu0Y
Hometown: Port Colborne, Ontario Â
High School: Welland Centennial Secondary School Â
Major: Education Â
Why did you choose Louisville:Â Â
"I chose Louisville because I knew right away that it was an environment I wanted to be in. The athletes welcomed me on the spot, and I felt the drive and determination from them. I knew this is where I'd grow as a student and as an athlete."
ÂIt's official ??
— Louisville Rowing (@LouisvilleROW) November 8, 2023
Welcome to The Ville, Clara!#GoCards pic.twitter.com/RLgYBIa4JL
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