Thank you to everyone in Queensland Australia at the Queensland Schools Champs and at Rose City Rowing in Portland Oregon. Great meeting so many people at both events.
"While Robbie does amazing work globally, he is a phenomenal resource for American rowing families as well. He was instrumental in helping us navigate the college landscape and finding our daughter a home in a top rowing program at an amazing university. Thanks to Robbie, she is on a highly competitive path where she can truly thrive."— Brian W. Minnesota, USA
"We highly recommend working with Robbie Tenenbaum.
He provided clear information throughout the whole recruitment process and was able to work directly with our daughter to understand her motivations, goals and what she was seeking in a University; rowing, academics, finances, environment, coaching. His guidance and support helped her navigate and take ownership of the process herself and ultimately get recruited into the ideal situation for her. We are so grateful. It’s changed her life.
Robbie has a customised approach. He is experienced enough to see potential and be able to convey that to recruiting coaches, who may not have the time to look closely at an international student athlete, especially when the US recruiting process can be very awkward and unknown for the young person themselves. Robbie’s knowledge of the systems and personalities in US rowing recruiting allowed him to put things into perspective for our daughter and provided an independent sounding-board as she refined her options and eventually signed a contract. We also feel that his support is ongoing. Our daughter, and us as parents, know that if we have any questions or concerns in the future, that Robbie will be there to help and guide us. Thank you Robbie!" Michelle- Australia
"We successfully used Robbie in the process of our daughter securing a full ride rowing scholarship. We actually started the process independently as it looked relatively easy to fill out the recruiting questionnaires but quickly felt out of our depth as being from Australia we had no knowledge of the culture, support, academic reputation or how the universities treated their student athletes. We also had no idea on whether colleges were saying the right things in order to keep their options open or whether they actually were going to offer at the end of the day.
Robbie’s knowledge, relationships, advice and expertise were invaluable in helping us navigate this incredibly complex world of college scholarships and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. An absolutely worthwhile investment!" Steve- Australia
"Working with Robbie was an absolute pleasure for our family navigating coxswain recruiting. His approach is thoughtful, strategic and positive. He was always responsive, incredibly supportive and knowledgeable about the rowing landscape. Our daughter found the right college fit, and we are grateful for Robbie's help" Annie- USA
"Having Robbie in our corner made the process of searching for the best university fit for my son so much easier. He knows the process well and broke it down into manageable steps, which was just what we needed, being based out of Europe and unfamiliar with the procedures to follow. Robbie always made himself available to advise us on all of our concerns, really listened to what type of university environment we were looking for, and guided us accordingly. He also knew how to give just the right pep talk during moments of doubt. It was very reassuring to have Robbie's expertise during a stressful time when we would have otherwise been completely overwhelmed. Thanks to Robbie, my son secured a spot on the team of a solid university, with a significant scholarship, enabling him to achieve his dream! " - Marie B. France
How does it work?
Robbie Consulting is a personal concierge consulting service dedicated to helping rowing student-athletes and their families navigate the U.S. university recruiting process with clarity and confidence. Each consulting plan is tailored to the unique goals, academic profile, and athletic aspirations of the student. Families begin with a complimentary phone or video consultation with Robbie, ensuring a personalized approach and one-to-one guidance every step of the way.
About Robbie
Experienced Coach and Recruiter
Robbie Tenenbaum has spent over 30 years as a rowing coach at NCAA rowing programs, and 8 years coaching with the USA national junior team. Throughout his career as a university recruiter he has traveled across the United States and the world helping students get the best possible academic and athletic scholarships. Robbie has recruited people from over 25 different countries and from coast to coast in the USA.
How our services help you
Help selecting the best fit university for your needs
How do I get a rowing scholarship?
Personal guidance through the entire process.
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How do we make payment, and is it secure?
All major credit cards are accepted and arrangements can also be made for payment by check or bank transfer. Your payment is secure.
How do I set up the initial consult?
Please fill out the contact form below and include a short message or scroll down to schedule your free initial consultation with Robbie. Scheduling is done in your local time zone.
What makes Robbie Consulting unique?
Robbie’s 30+ years of coaching and recruiting—competing with and against top programs across the U.S. and around the world —make him uniquely qualified to guide families through the rowing recruiting process. Robbie Consulting focuses on one mission: helping rowers discover the right university fit.
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Testimonial by Claudia Wurzel
Division 1 and 2012 Olympic rower and 2 time world champion (U19 and U23)
Robbie Tenenbaum is a very experienced and professional coach and recruiter. As a young athlete from overseas with average English language skills, my family and I really appreciated his responsive and informative approach. His assistance was essential to get prepared for such a big step and to get to know the school and team I would compete for. Throughout the whole process Robbie promptly and extensively answered all emails and calls. He even offered to come over all the way to Italy and we gladly accepted to meet him in person. He visited me and my family in my hometown of Como, and we spent some fun days together. Robbie’ also assisted me with the university enrollment …i20 process…and university tests (Toefl, SAT, etc ….) which I wasn’t remotely familiar with. I will forever be thankful for this huge opportunity he gave to me.
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