Coach Michelle grew up in the Brainerd Lakes area where she developed a love for being near, on, or in the water. Her rowing journey began as a gopher at the University of Minnesota in 2001. She saw the women’s team on the water during her first week on campus and was fortunate to try out and join the team. After graduation, she took a long hiatus for work and raising a family. Now, when she’s not coaching the Youth team, she rows on the RRC Masters team at practice and competes at regatta. She’s been a Rochester resident for the past decade and enjoys traveling with her husband and two kids.

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 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.