Nova Southeastern releases 2024-25 schedule with Iliadis at the helm
Nova Southeastern will compete at seven regattas during the 2024-25 season for the Sharks first full season back after the program was cut in 2020 and reinstated in the spring of 2024, as covered by Rowing News. Recently appointed interim head coach Nicholas Iliadis will lead the Sharks after serving as an assistant under the guidance of former head coach Kim Chavers.
“My goal for the year is to bring energy and competitiveness back to this storied program,” said Iliadis. “This team has been through a lot of uncertainty these past few years prior to reinstatement and my hope for the year is to start the process of bringing this team back to the regional and national name that it once was. I hope to push the current athletes to new heights and bring in competitive recruits from all over to elevate the program.”
Last year the Sharks had several opportunities to get back on the water and race, including a fourth-place finish in the women’s DII 4+, a third-place finish in the women’s novice 8+, and a win in the women’s novice 4+ at the Florida Intercollegiate Rowing Association (FIRA) Championships.
The Sharks, along with Barry University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Rollins College and the University of Tampa, compete in the DII Sunshine State Conference. After taking first at the conference championship in 2024, the Embry-Riddle Eagles advanced to the NCAAs and finished in sixth of six teams. As the team rebuilds, Nova Southeastern looks to return to the NCAAs for the first time since 2014.
The fall slate begins with the Head of the Indian Creek regatta on October 5, at the Ronald W. Shane Center in Miami, Florida followed by the Head of the Canal 54 shortly after on October 9, in Fellsmere.
“This season marks the beginning of a new age for NSU Women’s Rowing,” remarked Iliadis. “After being reinstated as a varsity program the women’s rowing team has continued to grow and both myself and the team are very excited for the upcoming year.”
On March 25, 2025, the spring season will begin in Deland, Florida at the Stetson Showdown. As the year progresses the Sharks will also compete again at the FIRA Championships in March, the Knecht Cup Regatta and Sunshine State Conference Championship in April, and the Dad Vail Regatta in May.
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