COACHES

Grace Malacrida

Founder, Director of Rowing

US Rowing Level III Certification

I have coached rowing for over 20 years and have coached various sports for over 40 years. I love sharing my passion for my sport with others. There is so much that I love about rowing, from watching an athlete have that :aha!” moment to the solitude of rowing my single.

“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man, but sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.” - Walter D. Wintle

Coaching Experience: 20+ years - Juniors, US Rowing Juniors Development, Masters

Rutgers University Women’s Rowing Alumni

Liz Moore

Junior Men’s Head Coach

US Rowing Level II Certification

My favorite thing about rowing is the community. Rowers work together and lift each other up. I love that about this sport.

I used to think winning a gold medal was the best feeling in the world. Now I know watching the people I coach go on to win gold medals is the best feeling. This sport taught me so much and I’m thankful to be able to pass that on!

You’re faster than you think.

Coaching Experience: 18 years - Juniors, Collegiate, Masters

Gonzaga University Women’s Rowing Alumni

Brooke McCulloch

Junior Women’s Head Coach

US Rowing Level III Certification

I walked on to a D1 team in college with no prior athletic experience and I was hooked as soon as I sat in a boat and I’ve been competing ever since.

I love helping athletes develop leadership skills and confidence on and off the water. I have an “any boat, any seat, any time” mentality and love to cultivate a spirit of teamwork and community.

“It is a great art is rowing…When you are doing it well, why it is nearing perfection…It touches the you of you which is your soul.” - George Pocock

Coaching Experience: 14 years - Juniors, Collegiate, Masters

Seattle University Women’s Rowing Alumni

Assistant Coaches

Lisa Dirth

Learn to Row Coordinator, US Rowing Level 2

Louis Stempfer

MHRC Regatta Coordinator, US Rowing Level 2

Mile High Rowing Alumni, Class of 2023

Alex Song

US Rowing Level 1

Santa Clara Men’s Rowing Alumni

Mile High Rowing Alumni, Class of 2021

Lexi Roybal

US Rowing Level 1

Seattle Pacific University's Women’s Rowing Alumni

Ryan Brown

US Rowing Level 2

US Rowing Pathways Development Camp Coach 2026

Chris Pontious

US Rowing Level 1

Purdue University Men’s Crew Alumni

Abby Wilhelm

US Rowing Level 1

Tulane University Women’s Rowing Alumni

Reed Trenz

US Rowing Level 1

University of Georgia Men’s Rowing Alumni