Technique Drives Performance.
Your journey to better rowing starts here. Get personalized rowing coaching in-person or from the comfort of your home.
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My Approach
My goal is to create a supportive, positive, and safe environment where athletes can grow and improve.
Technique: I prioritize proper rowing technique, as it is the foundation of a successful and powerful rowing stroke. I help athletes develop a strong technical foundation through regular drills, feedback, and video analysis/feedback.
Positive coaching environment: A positive coaching environment is essential for athlete growth and development. My goal is to continuously provide a supportive and encouraging environment.
Individualized coaching: Every athlete is different, I tailor my coaching to each individual's needs and goals. This means creating personalized training plans, offering individual feedback, and providing support based on each athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
Goal-oriented approach: I work with athletes to clear goals and create a plan to achieve them. A goal can be anything from pulling a faster 2000m time to rowing pain-free. This involves setting short-term and long-term objectives, tracking progress, and adjusting the training plan as needed.
Communication: I believe that is important for athletes to feel like they can reach out whenever they have questions or need support. For this reason, I limit the number of clients I have.
About me:
I started rowing in grade 8. I participated in the Royal Canadian Henley regatta on several occasions winning a total of 8 gold medals in the junior A and B categories in singles, doubles and quads. In grade 11, I was awarded the top female sculler award by Rowing Canada (Bobby Pearce Award).
I had the honour of racing for Team BC and the Junior National Development Team, winning a gold medal in Mexico while setting a course record time with my crew. Choosing from over 20 offers of full-ride rowing scholarships, I chose to attend the University of Virginia. Offers included UCLA, CalBerkeley and Duke University.
I have over 15 years of coaching experience and have coached everyone from novices to athletes who have qualified for the Junior National Development Team. In addition to private coaching, I am the Head Coach for the North Van School District’s Rowing Academy.
Biggest Personal Rowing Accomplishments:
2004:
Gold - Henley Jr. B 2x
Gold - Henley Jr. B 4x
2005:
Gold - Henley Jr. B 2x
Gold - Henley Jr. B 4x
Silver - Henley Jr. B 1x
2006:
Member of the Junior National Development Team
Gold - Team Canada - CanAmMex Women’s 4x (stroke seat, course record set)
Gold - Henley Jr. A 2x
Gold - Henley Jr. A 1x
Gold - Jr. A 4x
Rowing Canada Award: BOBBY PEARCE AWARD - PRIX BOBBY PEARCE - Junior Female Sculler of the Year - Rameuse en couple junior de l'année
2007:
Team BC member
Gold - Henley Junior A 2x
Full-ride scholarship offers to Cal Berkeley, UCLA, Duke, UVA, and many other schools.
On Water and Erg Coaching.
All on-water sessions take place in the picturesque Deep Cove, BC. Endless km of water surrounded by cascading mountains, gum-drop islands and plenty of sea life.
Erg sessions can be completed at the Deep Cove Rowing Club Boathouse or from the comfort of your home.
Am I the right fit for you?
I've worked with athletes of all levels — from beginners to high-performance rowers pursuing college recruitment.
I have worked with athletes from a variety of schools, including the following:
Saint Georges School (Vancouver, BC)
Westminster School (London, United Kingdom)
Vancouver College (Vancouver, BC)
Columbia University (United States)
University of Southern California (United States)
Collingwood School (West Vancouver, BC)
University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC)
Western University (London, Ontario)
University of Victoria (Victoria, BC)
Queens University (Kingston, Ontario)
North Vancouver Rowing
North Vancouver Rowing Coach
Indoor rowing Coach
Vancouver rowing coach
Rowing Coach
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“Her attention to detail and precise technical feedback are incomparable to any other coach”
—Teo F