James A. Ten Eyck
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James A. Ten Eyck was a crew coach at United States Naval Academy
and Syracuse University
. He was born in Tompkins Cove, New York
and is the father of Edward H. "Ned" Ten Eyck
, who coached crew for the University of Wisconsin–Madison
from 1907 to 1910, and took over coaching duties at Syracuse from his father after his death. He was inducted into the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame on October 21, 2002.
resigned the post. As Syracuse coach, he captured ten National Championships.
For his coaching accomplishments James Ten Eyck was honored in several ways. The Ten Eyck Trophy
, awarded to the all-points champion at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Regatta
is named for him. In 1937, Syracuse named the boathouse for the rowing teams the James Ten Eyck Memorial Boathouse.
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
and Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
. He was born in Tompkins Cove, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and is the father of Edward H. "Ned" Ten Eyck
Edward Ten Eyck
Edward H. “Ned” Ten Eyck was a champion rower/crew coach. He is best known for becoming the first American to win the Diamond Sculls championship at the Henley Royal Regatta in 1897....
, who coached crew for the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
from 1907 to 1910, and took over coaching duties at Syracuse from his father after his death. He was inducted into the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame on October 21, 2002.
Coaching career
Ten Eyck began his coaching career at the Naval Academy from 1899-1901. He moved to Syracuse University in 1903 after Edwin SweetlandEdwin Sweetland
Edwin Regur Sweetland was a coach and athletic administrator at several American universities. During his coaching career he was head coach of many sports including basketball, track and field and crew, but the majority of for his coaching work was in football. Though mainly known for football, he...
resigned the post. As Syracuse coach, he captured ten National Championships.
For his coaching accomplishments James Ten Eyck was honored in several ways. The Ten Eyck Trophy
Ten Eyck Trophy
The Ten Eyck Trophy is given to the rowing team with the highest score at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta each year.It is named after James A. Ten Eyck who was the coach of the Syracuse University crew from 1903-1937....
, awarded to the all-points champion at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Intercollegiate Rowing Association
The Intercollegiate Rowing Association runs the IRA Championship Regatta, which is considered to be the United States collegiate national championship of rowing. Since 1995, it has been held on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, New Jersey, and includes both men's and women's events for sweep boats...
Regatta
Regatta
A regatta is a series of boat races. The term typically describes racing events of rowed or sailed water craft, although some powerboat race series are also called regattas...
is named for him. In 1937, Syracuse named the boathouse for the rowing teams the James Ten Eyck Memorial Boathouse.
National Championships
- Varsity: 1908, 1913,1916 and 1920
- Freshman's squads: 1906, 1915, 1922, 1925, 1929 and 1930