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Hauber a game-changer for CSU swimming
11/3/2017 10:31:00 AM | Women's Swimming & Diving
Senior transfer happy in her new home
As a high school All-American, Rowan Hauber had several choices for where she could swim collegiately.
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Hauber is from Baltimore, Md., but swam for Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Ore. Her family moved around quite a bit throughout her middle school and high school years. Ultimately Hauber decided to make one more move for college, choosing to swim for the University of Iowa.
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As a freshman at Iowa, Hauber swam an NCAA 'B' qualifying time in the 100 backstroke, posting a time that was among the top-10 marks in program history. She found success in the pool over two seasons as a Hawkeye, but she still wasn't quite feeling like it was a good fit for her.
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Hauber decided to transfer following her junior season. She wanted to find a place where she could continue to swim competitively, but maybe have a little more fun while doing it.
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CSU head coach Christopher Woodard was well aware of Hauber and her talents, and was definitely interested in bringing such a difference-maker to his program. Hauber was also intrigued, especially by the opportunities to take advantage of all of the outdoor activities available when going to school in Colorado.
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Hauber's frequent moves while in grade school wound up helping her make the switch from Iowa to CSU. Her new teammates and coaches were impactful, too.
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"I moved a lot throughout middle and high school and I would say the transition into CSU was one of the easiest I have ever done," Hauber said. "The team was so amazing and welcoming, but also the coaching staff is phenomenal. (Coach Woodard) really gave me the support mentally and the practices physically that I needed to get back to the level of swimming I wanted to be at. He really listens to his swimmers which I think is one of the most important characteristics of a coach, and one that you don't really see on the college level."
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Woodard credits Hauber for how quickly she was able to come in and contribute for her new team.
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"When she came here last fall and started competing for us, it was noticeable right away she just had a great energy," Woodard said.
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Hauber was one of the biggest factors for the Rams at the Mountain West Championships last season. She was second on the team in individual points (72), and when adding in relay points, she paced the squad (111.5). She earned all-conference honors for her efforts in guiding CSU to its highest league finish since 2009.
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Woodard often has Hauber anchor relays, which she loves because she likes "knowing exactly where everyone is in the pool". Her coach has full confidence in her role, both in individual and relay events.
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"She changes everything not only in her individual events, but in our relays," Woodard explained. "If Rowan's on, we know we've got a chance.
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"If we're near anyone I give her a chance to hunt anyone down."
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Hauber is from Baltimore, Md., but swam for Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Ore. Her family moved around quite a bit throughout her middle school and high school years. Ultimately Hauber decided to make one more move for college, choosing to swim for the University of Iowa.
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As a freshman at Iowa, Hauber swam an NCAA 'B' qualifying time in the 100 backstroke, posting a time that was among the top-10 marks in program history. She found success in the pool over two seasons as a Hawkeye, but she still wasn't quite feeling like it was a good fit for her.
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Hauber decided to transfer following her junior season. She wanted to find a place where she could continue to swim competitively, but maybe have a little more fun while doing it.
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CSU head coach Christopher Woodard was well aware of Hauber and her talents, and was definitely interested in bringing such a difference-maker to his program. Hauber was also intrigued, especially by the opportunities to take advantage of all of the outdoor activities available when going to school in Colorado.
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Hauber's frequent moves while in grade school wound up helping her make the switch from Iowa to CSU. Her new teammates and coaches were impactful, too.
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"I moved a lot throughout middle and high school and I would say the transition into CSU was one of the easiest I have ever done," Hauber said. "The team was so amazing and welcoming, but also the coaching staff is phenomenal. (Coach Woodard) really gave me the support mentally and the practices physically that I needed to get back to the level of swimming I wanted to be at. He really listens to his swimmers which I think is one of the most important characteristics of a coach, and one that you don't really see on the college level."
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Woodard credits Hauber for how quickly she was able to come in and contribute for her new team.
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"When she came here last fall and started competing for us, it was noticeable right away she just had a great energy," Woodard said.
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Hauber was one of the biggest factors for the Rams at the Mountain West Championships last season. She was second on the team in individual points (72), and when adding in relay points, she paced the squad (111.5). She earned all-conference honors for her efforts in guiding CSU to its highest league finish since 2009.
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Woodard often has Hauber anchor relays, which she loves because she likes "knowing exactly where everyone is in the pool". Her coach has full confidence in her role, both in individual and relay events.
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"She changes everything not only in her individual events, but in our relays," Woodard explained. "If Rowan's on, we know we've got a chance.
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"If we're near anyone I give her a chance to hunt anyone down."
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