<B><U>Varsity Women's Coach - Laura Bracken</U></B>
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Coach Laura Bracken was at the helm of the Novice Men's squad from 2007 to 2009 and the Women's Novice squad from 2009-2010, working with the first year rowers and coxswains at MRC.  She has coached her crews to first place finishes at the Regional Championship level.   
Rowing Experience: 
•USRowing Level II coaching certification
•Episcopal Academy 1997-2000 and Penn State University 2001-2002
Athletic Endeavors: 
•Full and Half Marathon runner - Walt Disney World 2006, 2007, 2008
•Trained in ballet and tap dance
Education:
•BS in Biology from Penn State University
•MA in Marine Affairs and Policy from University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

<B><U>Varsity Men's Coach - Andy Parrish</U></B>
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Coach Andy is in his third year as Men's Varsity Coach. He brings considerable rowing and coaching experience to the MRC Youth Program, and led a dedicated group of Varsity rowers last year to impressive performances at the USRowing National Championships. His commitment to the success of the rowers is only surpassed by his dedication to their development as oarsmen and young men.
<B>Rowing</B>
1961-66	St. Andrew’s School, DE.  Stotesbury & Schoolboy Nat’ls
1967& ‘69	University of Pennsylvania,Freshman Nat’l Champion 8.
1969            JV Competitor Eastern Sprints. IRA, Henley 4+ 1969
1973		Phila. Indep. Day Regatta Champ 8; 2 + 2nd place Nat’l Team Trials
1979		2- 2nd place Pan Am Trials.  Henley Regatta 2-.
1980		4- Olympic Trials
‘69-‘97		Head of Charles Regatta approx 10x.  
’84, ’85, ’89	Ladies Plate competitor, Henley
'81-‘97		Various Masters Ch’ships with MRC and the "Sons of the Beach RC"
<B>Coaching</B>
1971-72	US Naval Academy Ass’t  Plebe Coach 
1972-73	US Naval Academy Plebe Coach
1992-93 MRC Masters Women’s Coach

<B><U>Sculling Coach - César Herrera López</U></B>
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•Participated on Cuban National Rowing Team in 3 Pan-American Games, 2 Olympic, 2 Central American and Caribbean Games, plus various international competitions.    
•Master Degree in Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, Physical Culture Sport Institute, Havana, Cuba
•Eleven years as Rowing Coach in Cuba. Several Pan-American Champions in Men’s Lightweight. Coached at World Championships, World University Games and various international competitions.
•Workshop in Sport and Physical Education (Inter Regional Center for International School in North Caroline University)          
•Principals Training Center: Group Dynamics for Leadership(Miami)
•Two years as Director of National Rowing Team in Guatemala, managing the technical development of the team.
•Eleven years as Department Head of Physical Education, including the development of Standards and Benchmarks for grades K-12 and the introduction of the Presidential Fitness Awards.
•Physical Education, Clubs and Athletic Director of K-12 at the American School of Guatemala. 
•Educational/Administrative leadership positions in two countries, including Head of Physical Education/sports Committee for accreditation through New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

<B><U>Assistant Women's Coach - Hugh Stevenson</U></B>
Information coming soon!

<B><U>Assistant Men's Coach - Paul Scheller</U></B>
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Rowing Experience: 
•University of Miami 1988: Rowed lightweight crew under Joe “Okie” O’Connor
•Head Coach MAST Academy 2002 thru 2006
•US Rowing Level II Certification
•Coached MRC Intermediate Program 2006, Women's Novice 2007-2008, Assistant Women's Varsity 2008-2009, Men's Novice 2009-2010.
Athletic Endeavors:
•Competitive Triathlete in sprint, Olympic and Half Iron Distances
•Member of Kanalui Outrigger Club -raced from Bimini to Miami
•XC Mountain Biker won 3rd overall in class 2006, 12 hr racing team
•Experienced sailor in Etchells, J24, and cruising class.
•Marathon runner-NY and Marine Corps, Miami half marathon

<B><U>Novice Women's Coach - Jan Lukasik</U></B>
Information coming soon!

<B><U>Novice Men's Coach - August Burrichter</U></B>
Information coming soon!

