Harvard Men’s Rowing

A short film documentary capturing the technique, philosophy, and training of the Harvard men’s crew during the fall season of 2018. The team is lead by the charismatic head coach, Charlie Butt, who shares his creative approach to the prestigious position of one of the most historic and successful rowing programs in the country.
Honorable mentions and assistant coaches:
Coach Patrick Lapage + Jesse Foglia
Boatman - Joe Shae
Directed, edited, produced by Nick Trojan
Special Thanks:
Bryan Kitch - RowingRelated
Athletes of Harvard
#harvard #rowing #crew #documentary #shotonsony

[@EamonGlavin]

Glad you're putting them all on youtube, they'll do absolute numbers here

[@sneeky_]

Thank Eamon. Vimeo is great but unfortunately makes it more difficult for most people to view. Keep up the awesome work my friend. Love your work 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@lane_proctor]

I can't belive how well done these documentaries have been. Found your channel yesterday right before you dropped this one, and have just been stunned. Incredible work

[@sneeky_]

Thank you for the kind words and support. Looking forward to providing more soon

[@waddles3354]

all of these videos are stellar, I cannot imagine the time you put into filming and editing these. Thank you for making these!

[@sneeky_]

It’s been a pressure. Yes indeed it took many months for each one and many years collectively but I love every minute of it.

[@chriscuomo9334]

i've been watching youtube nonstop for a decade seen all kinds of vids this has to be one of the most pointless boring vids i've ever seen

[@LegitimateContent]

@@chriscuomo9334 dude you're so cool

[@rowingfilms3009]

These are amazing videos you are putting out, Nick. I can't think of anything else in the rowing world that has been produced that is this high quality from start to finish. Thank you!

[@sneeky_]

Thanks very much. Looking forward to creating more

[@johnsaunders1527]

These last few releases have been incredible. Amazing work!

[@sneeky_]

Thanks John. Very stoked to hear it

[@tonyoconnor8690]

Another great effort. What I like and really appreciate is we are seeing what makes rowing so special - the people.

[@sneeky_]

You’re absolutely right. Thanks Tony

[@christiaanmorreau]

What a fantastic view on collegiate rowing you've made, already some of the best stuff on this platform! Already looking forward to your future releases, thanks and greetings from the Netherlands.

[@sneeky_]

Thank you Christiaan

[@attaboyBrad]

I wish this one had the additional length of your Yale Crew doc. I feel like there's more story for the boathouse to tell, and the tanks, and the stadium, and the river. I think, as much as anything, I just want "more" because what's here has provided a rare visit back to my own halcyon days trekking to and from Newell. Great job.

[@peterjago]

Just discovered Nick Trojan's films on US collegiate coaches and programmes. Compulsive viewing. As a rowing coach, I learn and find a common bond in their mindset. Please continue providing these insights from across the pond.

[@sneeky_]

Thank you for the feedback and I would be stoked to make it over there in the near future.

[@peterjago]

@@sneeky_ Let me know if I can help. I'm sure that there would be an appetite for the same type of vids, and locations, over there. Would do wonders for our recruitment of junior athletes!

[@hagakuru]

Post production is off the hook. Nice documentary, and Harvard should be proud you did them right.

[@sneeky_]

I very much appreciate the compliments. We had a fantastic time working together. We all benefit from the quality we put into our work.

[@chriscraft9222]

Your videos make me miss rowing more and more. Beautiful stuff, man

[@sneeky_]

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words 👏

[@edmondthompson7525]

I don’t row, never rowed in my life other than on an ERG and I’ve been absolutely captivated by these! Fantastic work!!!!

[@sneeky_]

Thank you for the kind words Edmond. Love to hear that it’s reaching those who aren’t familiar with the sport.

[@0kneelbeforezod0]

On fire, Nick! You have a talent for this. What else have you got in the pipeline for the rowing junkies?

[@sneeky_]

Yes one is currently being filmed. Hopefully another in the fall of 2023 🤞🏼

[@josephtemple1667]

I'm reading a book right now about Harry Parker and stumbled upon this video. Great job! I've only rowed on an erg but these documentaries make me want to take the next step and start rowing on water.

[@sneeky_]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@mayhewfisher62]

I have zero connection to the subject of Nick's videos, but the content and quality of them are so compelling. Treasures, especially for those who do have a connection to the sport and/or schools.

[@sneeky_]

Thank you Deborah

[@philipbaldassini9528]

Love rowing, I only used the erg, but wish my high school at the time had a rowing team but they didn’t, and I love Harvard I always sound the air horn in the ambulance when I go by the boat house

[@harrisonaero]

Really nice edit- kudos.

[@sneeky_]

Thank you Joa.

[@alexandregoncalves6207]

thats awesome

[@Kyle-qc6rq]

Excellent video. Would love to see one that covers the Cambridge University Boat Club.

[@ajhwangbo]

this is amazing

[@sneeky_]

Thank you

[@Ftalbet]

Loving the red and black oar from HBHS rowing, all the way from little-old Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), Aotearoa (New Zealand)

[@sebastienlaroye4301]

Still the best video you've made, I think

[@sneeky_]

Thank you for the kind words. They all came together in their own unique ways. Glad the first one getting as much love as the most recent one.

[@mshah1940]

I wish this one was long as the Yale one, I would love to kind of see the comparison of their training and experiences

[@sneeky_]

Agreed. The first two were shorter based on limited resources and time to shoot but all were treated with the same intensity and care along the way. Hopefully there will be “Part II’s” in the future if they’ll have me back.

[@arthurradley5372]

Excellent video. Very well done. Song at end is 'Drama Free' off the soundtrack from the movie 'Polar'.

[@sneeky_]

Thank you Arthur

[@iangarstka708]

Nice!! Navy Next?

[@enjahneer]

Is the red and black blade on the shelf @0:26 from Hamilton boys high NZ?

[@heatherclarke7078]

i am currently in the process of filming a documentary on women in rowing for my film class and am absolutely in awe of the shots you've gotten. they are beautifully executed! what kind of equipment do you use? very jealous over here.

[@sneeky_]

Sony. Sony. Sony. Various mirrorless cams with a DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. (This was shot 5* years ago)

[@sneeky_]

Good luck on your endeavors and thank you for the kind words.

[@heatherclarke7078]

@@sneeky_ thanks so much! have fun with your next one :)

[@VMVarga-yf6eg]

Love the videos, thanks for your efforts. However the first thing I would do is clean shed up. Filippi and Empacher boats everywhere but crap all over the place!

[@ShireenaDpage]

I love these videos! Can’t wait to see the Brown men’s rowing video! When is that coming out??

[@sneeky_]

Looking forward to it. Thank you

[@tonygreene8411]

Great video….Do one on Princeton’s program

[@sneeky_]

Thank you. Will work on it

[@robinsvedberg1952]

nice

[@fermiguez]

Hey anyone knows the song in the minute 13:51???

[@larsthorwald3338]

I'll take your word for it that Boston is wonderful, but I've been there a couple of times, and everyone seemed crabby.

[@sneeky_]

Ha! It’s an eclectic city with honest and hardworking people that are often misunderstood if you’re not from there or haven’t spent too much time visiting. I love everything about it.

[@Coonass]

Im a coonass that aint never even seen this before. But, for almost 18:00...you had my attention. Ill stick to crawfish boats and jon boats down the bayou, but yall got this goin on....😂

[@sneeky_]

Well I’m stoked to hear that you liked it!

[@2K9s]

“The Social Network”

[@claiming89]

wtf was that audio jump at the last 2 mins?

[@sneeky_]

I’m not sure but I will look into it

[@90210sky]

7:23 WHOS IS THIS GUY?

[@freak_o_nature4265]

Harvard is like a social club?

[@rowyeah456]

I'm from Seattle, and grumpy millennial hipster barista belongs on a shirt

[@sneeky_]

10/10

[@beast_clips_9f]

corny, Princeton and UW are still vastly superior

[@sneeky_]

Again, these documentaries are made based on those who want to share their story through my lens. I don’t believe it was ever stated that this program or any others are superior to one another. This is simply sharing the craft of each program and expose different styles in coaching, training, etc. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching