With over 36 years of dedication to coaching all levels and competitive rowing from elite level to open water, Theresa draws heavily from the Thames wherry-man style that was also the favored technique of Frank Cunningham and Stan Pocock. Learn how to refine your stroke for a more relaxed and efficient approach.

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Theresa believes that nobody should get injured while rowing if it’s done properly. It’s about rowing smarter not harder. Whether you are looking to race and compete in sprints or open water longer distance events or just want to improve your technique, Theresa will assist you in reaching your rowing goals.

KC was involved in starting the National Lightweight Women’s program in 1981. She discovered a love for coaching and spent years (1979-86) as a collegiate coach. She led Northeastern University and Radcliffe (Harvard) Lightweight women’s crews to National titles.

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She wants to help competitive, experienced Masters athletes race and balance their rowing routine with the rest of their life.

Bill has been an avid sculler since the 1960s. In 1969, he placed second in the Diamond Sculls event at Henley, and was a member of the US National Team from 1969-1971. As President of Pocock Racing Shells since 1985, Bill is focused on how to make boats move faster through the water.

Amy started rowing at Pacific Lutheran University and was hooked from day one. She rowed all 4 years at PLU and returned to coach there for 2 years. Shortly after her time at PLU, she started rowing at LWRC with the Mixed Sweep Team. After rowing at LWRC for 2 years, she moved east for grad school and coached at Springfield College. Amy came back to Seattle in 2011 and started coaching for LWRC in 2013.

Andy joined Binghamton Crew team as a collegiate freshman where he competed with both the light-weight and open-weight crews at national and international regattas. As a coach, he believes that anyone can learn how to row regardless of their age or ability; apart from providing instruction he likes to create a calm environment of encouragement and fun.

John coaches LWRC intermediate to competitive scullers who wish to improve their boat speed through efficient technique and build endurance through conditioning. His style of instruction emphasizes sculling and small-boat handling. He coaches by keen observation and quiet instruction. This is old school coaching at its best! 

Rob rowed for the University of Maryland, where he studied Kinesiology. He has worked as a personal trainer for the past 12 years. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach, his training philosophy has a strong emphasis on injury prevention.

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Rob has been with LWRC since 2016 coaching land training classes as well as masters rowing.

Approaching rowing as an adult, Kim is a Lake Washington Rowing Club Learn to Row success story.  After completing the program, she has been part of the community since 2018.  She firmly believes that "every body" can row regardless of body type, age, or condition. Upbeat and enthusiastic, Kim loves to share the joy of rowing with newcomers of all backgrounds.