I'm Kristin

Olympian. Coach. Recruiting Advisor.

I help ambitious high school rowers pull faster erg scores, reach their potential, and create opportunities to row in college.

I've experienced rowing from nearly every angle: as a high school athlete on the East Coast, a Division I recruit, a collegiate national champion, an Olympian, and now an online coach and recruiting advisor.

Today, I bring more than two decades of experience in the sport to helping the next generation of rowers discover what's possible and take the right steps to get there.

I've been where you want to go.

I wasn't the fastest rower when I started, but through hard work, consistent training, and using strategy to my advantage, I developed into a competitive junior rower and was recruited to row Division I in college.

My rowing career eventually took me much further than I ever imagined. I broke the 2k erg records at both my high school club and college program, won two collegiate national championships, and represented Team USA at seven World Championships, seven World Cups, and the 2012 Olympic Games, earning six international medals along the way.

Today, I use everything I've learned as an athlete and coach to help high school rowers across the country get faster, navigate college recruiting, and create opportunities to continue rowing at the collegiate level.

OLYMPIAN

INTERNATIONAL MEDALS FOR TEAM USA

U.S. national team ROWER

6

2012

8-time

One of the greatest advantages I bring to my athletes is the breadth of my experience in rowing.

I've been part of the sport at every level, in different regions of the country, and from both sides of the recruiting process. That experience shapes how I coach athletes and advise families today.

A rowing career that spans FROM COAST TO COAST.

I raced against athletes from the country's strongest private schools and junior rowing programs. I understand the competitive landscape, the pressure to perform, and what it's like to be a high school rower trying to figure out where you stand.

I grew up in the competitive East Coast rowing scene.

My college rowing experience took me from Georgetown University, an elite private school on the East Coast, to the University of Wisconsin, a major public university in the Midwest, where I won two national championships.

Experiencing different academic environments, rowing programs, and coaching philosophies gave me valuable perspective on how important it is to find the right college fit.

I was recruited to row Division I and attended two very different universities.

My post-collegiate career took me to an elite training center on the West Coast, where I trained alongside some of the best athletes in the world, including rowers setting world records on the erg and on the water. I trained under exceptional coaches, some of whom are now coaching top collegiate programs.

While training there, I coached both junior and adult athletes at programs including Oakland Strokes and Marin. I also spent 10 years working as a personal trainer, developing a strong foundation in strength, conditioning, and athletic performance.

I've trained, raced, and worked with the country's top rowers - and learned from some of the best coaches in the world.

Through my experiences as a recruited athlete, collegiate rower, national team athlete, and coach, I've developed a deep understanding of the college rowing landscape.

I've trained alongside athletes from many of the country's top collegiate programs, learned from coaches who lead those programs, and have remained involved in the rowing community throughout my career.

That perspective helps me guide athletes and families as they evaluate programs, navigate recruiting, and find the right fit.

I've spent decades immersed in the rowing community.

Some of my closest friendships, favorite memories, and most meaningful opportunities have come through rowing.

It's also how I met my husband, Hans, a fellow Team USA Olympic rower and two-time national champion at the University of Washington.

Having both experienced rowing at the highest level, we know firsthand how much this sport can shape a person's life, long after their final race.

Rowing has shaped my life in COUNTLESS POSITIVE WAYS.

what lights me up?

Helping high school rowers discover what they're capable of, whether that's pulling a 2k score they once thought was impossible, earning a seat in a faster boat, or creating opportunities to row at a college they're excited about.

My goal is to help high school rowers reach their potential, take ownership of their development, and create opportunities through rowing, recruiting, and beyond.

Whether you're working toward your next 2k PR, navigating college recruiting, or looking for expert guidance on your next steps, I'd love to help you build a plan.

Let's discover what's possible.

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“My daughter followed Kristin’s training plan over the summer between her sophomore and junior year and came into the season stronger and faster than ever...she will be rowing at a D1 program in college.” 

- lisa w. | daughter was class of 2022

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