With the departure of Kevin Vignale and Courtney Price from the coaching staff, new alumni have stepped up to fill the open positions.

Phil Taneyhill (’07) will take over the novice men this year. Phil had a successful career at JCU. He rowed at the varsity level all four years at JCU. He sat stroke his senior year and lead the varsity men’s four to their highest finish at the Head of the Charles regatta. Phil spent much of his time at JCU involved in crew, as an officer on the team’s board, as a rower and as captain. Phil’s leadership skills on and off the water will help him to achieve great success as a coach.

Julie Rees (’06) will take over the novice women this year. Julie spent four years as a coxswain after rowing in only one race. Julie coxed the novice women to several medals in her first year at JCU as well as a place in the semifinals at the Dad Vail regatta. She then went on to cox the varsity men, where she led the men to several solid finishes. Julie’s command of the boat on the water as well as her leadership skills off the water will lead Julie to great success with the novice women.

This will mark the first coaching experience for both coaches.

We wish them the best of luck this season.

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