Matt Hopkins, their father, happened to join his college's rowing team while looking for something fun to do with his time. From there, he was hooked, and the sport grew into an indelible piece of him and his family for life.
Rowing has been ingrained in Hopkins for forever... Matt saw that rowing was not just about learning how to move a boat, but also how it can help people develop confidence in themselves and the ability to work as part of a team.
It's cool to see James have that confidence and the ability to navigate what's a pretty difficult thing - it's a 60 foot long boat.
After their father passed away, some of the children had to take a break and reevaluate: 'Do I love rowing, or do I just love being coached by my dad?'
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