Blake Pegrum
WHY I COACH: To teach the next generation of kids about things I wish I knew when I started rowing, to give back to the sport, and get outside ROWING HISTORY: Blake started rowing in middle school and continued through high school. As a coach, he has worked with youth and masters rowers at Sebastian […]
David Dunn
WHY I COACH: I coach to help our athletes reach their goals. As an Atomic Alumnus, I am passionate about the performance of our club at the regional and national levels. I love rowing and I want our athletes to excel in sport and in life. BIO: David is an Atomic Rowing alumnus who has […]
Lisa Glenn
WHY I COACH: I coach because I know that rowing builds better people. The characteristics one must develop and refine to become an effective member of a crew are the characteristics that must be developed to be successful in life; whether in family, friendships, community or career. MY ROWING STORY: As a coach, I mentored […]
Scott Charette
WHY I COACH: “Since discovering the sport at Orange Coast College, it has had such a positive impact on my life, I owe it to the sport to pass that experience on to as many people as possible. Trying to make boats go fast, and the life lessons learned in that pursuit, keeps me coming […]
Jake Brock
WHY I COACH: “Coaching is my way of keeping my passion for rowing alive. Being able to see that moment of success and happiness in an athlete is one of the best feelings in the world.” Jake started rowing in Asheville, North Carolina for the Asheville Youth Rowing Association. He caught the rowing bug and […]
James Black
As a coach, James has mentored youth athletes at Malvern Preparatory School and St. Andrew Rowing Club. He has also served as a guest coach with collegiate athletes at Georgia Tech, Clemson, Georgia State, Nova Southeastern, Vesper Boat Club and Pennsylvania Athletic Club. James started rowing as a graduate student at Auburn University, competing in […]