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.
OLYMPIAN
INTERNATIONAL MEDALS FOR TEAM USA
U.S. national team ROWER
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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