james Pereira

class: Sophomore

hometown: Redding, CT

high school: Joel barlow High School

bio

A native of Redding, Connecticut, Pereira attended Joel Barlow High School, where he was a two-time state champion in volleyball and competed nationally at the club level. He is pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering in Villanova's College of Engineering. Pereira chose Villanova for its beautiful campus and welcoming atmosphere. Outside of rowing, he enjoys playing pickleball and tennis, watching movies and television, and listening to music.

2026–27 · sophomore

  • 2-seat, Novice 4+ — 2nd at Head of the Housatonic

BEFORE VILLANOVA · Joel Barlow

  • 2× Connecticut state volleyball champion — freshman and senior years

  • 2× Southwest Conference (SWC) volleyball champion — freshman and junior years

  • Competed at the national level with his club volleyball team