However, Pogge was named to the team's final selection camp in December and earned the starting position.
Junior national team athletes are chosen from both a selection camp and trials process, depending on the boat category.
A selection camp to recruit for the unit is held twice a year.
He was the only player selected who did not receive an invitation to the selection camp earlier in the summer.
Students are nominated by their teachers, and undergo a rigorous selection camp sometime in April or May of every year.
Beginning in 1972, the United States has chosen its eight from a national selection camp.
She was one of 15 gymnasts invited to a selection camp next month, after which the six-member Olympic team will be named.
The other four 2008 team members earned their spots after two additional selection camps.
In September, 2011 a selection camp takes place .
His physical presence and hard hitting impressed the coaches and he was brought back to the team's selection camp in December 2006.
