Coach Michelle grew up in the Brainerd Lakes area where she developed a love for the water early on. She honed her skills as a four-year sweeper for the University of Minnesota. When not coaching the Youth team, she rows with the adults at practice and regattas. She’s been a Rochester resident for the past decade and enjoys running and spending time with her family.

Coach Ted is originally from Rochester MN and started his rowing career as a youth with RRC, highlights include first place in Boys Lightweight 2x at Midwest Juniors.  His coaching resume also includes former Head Coach of RRC and Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club Coach. He has a BS in Kinesiology and is currently pursuing a Nursing Degree. He fits in as much rowing and camping as time allows.

Coach Madeline grew up in Rochester MN, started her rowing career at RRC, then rowed her freshman year for the University at Minnesota. 2025 will be her third summer back coaching at RRC while interning at Mayo Clinic. She is also the fundraising coordinator and #1 cheerleader for RRC.

Coach Will originally started his rowing career with RRC during high school and rowed his freshman year at Colby College. He’s returned to Rochester to pursue a medical career. In his spare time you might find him woodworking or singing or both.

Coach Kaitlyn moved to Rochester in late 2021 and started as Assistant Coach shortly there after. Rowing for several years at Michigan State University, her favorite seats were 2 seat in an 8+ or stroke seat in a 4+. Kaitlyn continues her love for the sport by coaching the youth and rowing with the adults as much as she can.