In 1968 his squad represented the United Stateat the Olympics.
Since an official national collegiatechampionship was established in 1983, six of histeams have captured the title.
Assistant Director for Sports Information JohnP. Veneziano credits Parker's success to hisholistic approach to coaching.
"He gets the crews both physically and mentallyprepared for every race they have," Venezianosaid.
Sahs said Parker instills his rowers withconfidence.
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"He's very good at getting people to believethey can pull it through and win," Sahs said.
Although Crimson crew is losing six athletes,under Parker's tutelage, the future of Harvardrowing seems solid.
"I'm pretty excited to go watch them race nextyear," Sahs said