As a 4th generation rower her passion for the sport of rowing is second to none. Donna has a natural ability in transfering her rowing experience and love for the sport into all rowers. She has accumulated a wealth of experience and her enthusiasm is contagious.
MIKE COSGROVE
After years of watching outstanding results from his son in this sport, Mike decided to become further involved and with his patient and dedicated approach to his ‘learn to row’ coaching, many of our best rowers have been given the much needed assistance to start their climb to success.
ALICE PATERSON
Six years of competitive rowing on the Coast has aided Alice to achieve a broad understanding of the skills required to support our new rowers. Quietly spoken, Alice connects well with our younger boys and girls during her weekly coaching sessions.
CONNOR ALDRIDGE
Home-grown MRRC coach, Connor Aldridge has advanced to a high level of competition in rowing. Student coaches like Connor connect quickly with both experienced rowers and new-comers who are looking to advance their technical skills in this sport.
WILL SMITH
Another home-grown MRRC coach is Will Smith. Will has mastered excellent technical skills with his own rowing and he now regularly guides our new rowers in this sport with patience, encouragement and good coaching communication abilities.
BO HANSON
High profile businessman in the fields of Coach Consultancy, Corporate Training Consultant and Presenter, Bo still finds time to take occasional coaching sessions at our youth club. As a four times Australian Olympic representative and three time Olympic medalist, his achievements speak loudly.
RUSSELL MULLER
As well as working with the technical aspects of rowing Russell likes to instil a real sense of ‘self-belief’ in all rowers that he coaches. He maintains that rowers regularly carry that level of self-confidence into so many other areas of their life.
Assistant Coaches
Complementing our team of coaches is a line-up of ‘masters rowers’ who have teamed up with this youth focused club to assist in the creating a positive future for our youth rowers on the Sunshine Coast.
Several other members are progressing through their level 1 coaching to provide further assistance with our ‘learn to row’ courses.
