Alaia Keshav
Alaia Keshav
Class of 2028 | Coxswain
Holy Names Academy | Holy Names Academy Crew
alaia.keshav@outlook.com | 206.513.4047
Class of 2028 | Coxswain
Holy Names Academy | Holy Names Academy Crew
alaia.keshav@outlook.com | 206.513.4047
4.0 Unweighted GPA, most rigorous course load (12 APs)
AP Biology (5), AP Calculus AB (5), AP World History (5), AP Computer Science (4), NHS Member
SAT: 1440 (750 RW, 690 M) | Retaking Nov & Dec 2026
PSAT: 1490 (760 RW, 730 M)
5ft 3in, 115 lbs, HNA Crew,
RSR Elite Boys (1 of 4 nationally)
Clear commands, efficient steering, race execution, practice management
I am a student-athlete who thrives on technical precision and high-pressure leadership. My background as a middle school sculler gives me a literal 'feel' for the boat, which I use to bridge the gap between the coach's plan and the rowers' execution. I am seeking a college program that matches my drive for both academic excellence and championship-level rowing.
Selected from a national pool to cox the RSR Elite Boys squad in Summer 2026. My focus is on mastering the physiological demands and technical cadence required for high-performance men’s shells to bring a more versatile, authoritative command back to the Women’s Varsity Squad.
Event: Head of the Charles 2026 Womens Youth 4+
Result: 39th place. Requalified bid.
Notes: I was proud of how we raced, as we were an entirely u17 group racing up. We were able to have a strong race, requalifying our bid for next year! I was especially happy with my steering completing the course in just under 4600m despite it being my first time at Charles. I successfully pushed my crew to give this race their all, through motivational calls and urgency in my tone.
4:28 - Coming off of the Magazine Beach turn, I used specific tech cues like “explosive off the footplates”, “step”, and “legs first” to help my crew drop from a 2:18 to 2:08 and maintain it.
9:26 - I prepared my boat for the Weeks turn by reminding ports to keep handles up, then was able to execute the turn cleanly.
10:57 - We had a successful middle move that helped us drop splits and take distance on the boat in front of us.
Event: Mens U17 4+ Heat
Result: 2nd place (in heat), 4th in final A
Notes
My boat had made significant progress from the beginning of camp, especially in terms of body position, catches, and moving together.
I was proud of how I prepared my crew before important moves, and brought the energy needed to keep everyone engaged in the middle move and sprint.
Note: Due to the high temperatures, my GoPro only started 500m in, so the first part is audio-only
Additional recordings.
Nov 2026: Head of the Lake