Coaches who row themselves…

Coach Kathy
  • Personal:  Mom to two daughters in college.  Worked as an accountant before getting involved in volunteer work.  Has always been involved with youth organizations including being a Girl Scout Leader for eight years.  Co-founded this club in 2015.  Handles the administrative side and coaches too!
  • Fun Fact:  Coach Kathy is also a CPA but would much rather coach and row.  As a result, her rowers get some very detailed results!
  • Rowing:  Has been competing as a Master Rower for 13 years.  Earned 4 Top 3 finishes including 1 Gold at World Masters, 2018.  Earned 2 medals at Master’s Nationals, 2022.  Has earned numerous other medals at many other regattas including Hooch and 2K competitions.  Was a Varsity Rower at Florida Institute of Technology and was Team Captain in college and high school.  Has also competed at the Head of the Charles, Dad Vails, SIRAs, Canadian Henley and many other regattas.
  • Certified USRowing Level 2 Coach
Coach Megan
  • Personal:  Mom to three daughters and a son.  All of her kids rowed for Miami Rowing Club where she chaired the Youth Committee.  Co-founded this club in 2015.  She not only coaches but performs many other tasks from securing hotels to getting us apparel.
  • Fun Fact:  Coach Megan also LOVES hiking, biking and cross training and uses her knowledge to create fun workouts for the girls!
  • Rowing:  Has been competing as a Master Rower for over 13 years.  Earned 4 Top 3 finishes including one Gold at World Masters in 2018.  Earned a Gold and two Silvers at Masters Nationals in 2013.  Has earned numerous medals at Hooch.  Was a Varsity Rower at Florida Institute of Technology and Holy Spirit High School.  Has also competed at the Head of the Charles, Dad Vails, SIRA’s, Canadian Henley and many other regattas.
  • Certified USRowing Level 2 Coach
Coach Mike
  • Personal:  Dad to two sons and a daughter.  Helped start this club and has been involved ever since.  Is an accomplished master athlete in rowing, running and biking.
  • Fun Fact:  Coach Mike and his team WON the 2014 Vol State 500K Relay – a 314 mile running race across five states!  He ran 92 miles over 2 1/2 days.  Do not underestimate his mental toughness!
  • Rowing:  Has been competing as a Master Rower for 16 years.  Earned a Silver at Master’s Nationals, 2022 and 2 Golds at World Masters, 2018.  Has earned numerous medals at Hooch and Head of the Charles.  Was a Varsity Rower at Florida Institute of Technology and Holy Spirit High School.  Won Nationals in high school with his Lightweight 8 and Dad Vails in college with his Freshman and Varsity 8s.  Has also competed at SIRAs and many other regattas.
Coach Elaina
  • Personal:  Grew up in Michigan where she learned to row at Rockford Rowing.  Is one of four girls in her family.
  • Fun Facts:  Played Ice Hockey before finding Rowing.  Plans to make a career of being a Rowing Coach and wants to become a Personal Trainer too!
  • Rowing:  In high school, she earned the MVP Award twice and was also Captain of her high school team.  Earned a spot on the United States High Performance Team as a Sophomore and Junior.  Recruited on a full scholarship to Northeastern University in Boston – a Division I Program where she rowed for four years.
You!
  • We are always looking for rowers or coxswains that want to help us guide the next generation!  Do you want to give back to the sport that gave you so much?  We’re a fun, organized and successful group!  Contact us at info@hollywoodgirlsrowing.org.  We look forward to hearing from you!