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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2025-26 Men's Rowing Roster

James Zbitnoff

  • Height 6-4
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Haverhill, Mass.
  • High School Haverhill
  • Major Aerospace Engineering

Biography

2024-25 (Sophomore): Grabbed silver in varsity eights and bronze in varsity fours at the FIRA Championships (March 29) to aid the Eagles in capturing a second-straight state title.

2023-24 (Freshman): Had a strong first season in Daytona, competing in 16 races...rowed to a gold with the Eights (12:12.479) at the Head of the Schuylkill (Oct. 28)...finished first on the dual at Rollins with the Eights...Earned a gold at FIRA Championships (March 30) with the Novice Eights (6:11.89) and once again with the Varsity Eights (6:07.34)...picked up a first place finish at Dad Vail Regatta (May 11) with the Eights (6:21.56)

Prep: 2023 graduate of Haverhill High School…tabbed as captain of the crew and swimming teams...selected First Team All-Conference in swimming…elected Vice President during his senior year.  
 
Personal: Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts…parents are Helen Zbitnoff and Sasha Zbitnoff…majoring in Aerospace Engineering…desires to work for an aerospace firm.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    6'4"
  • 2024-25Sophomore

    6'4"
  • 2025-26Junior

    6'4"