Rowing U - Washington Rowing

Coaches

Meet the Coaches

Washington Rowing has a long tradition of winning championships and producing world-class athletes. Our coaches are skilled at helping great athletes develop great rowing skills. Since the inception of the program in the early 1900’s, we have had an open door policy and we welcome athletes that are willing to work really, really hard to be the best in the world.

 

"Excellence is fluid - it can extend to all parts of your life." - Michael Callahan
  • Michael Callahan
    Men's Head Coach

    Now in his 12th year at UW and eighth year as the head coach of the Washington men’s rowing team, Michael Callahan has helped establish Washington Rowing as an indomitable force in world rowing.

  • Yasmin Farooq
    Women's Head Coach

    Longtime U.S. National Team coxswain Yasmin Farooq was named the head women’s rowing coach at the University of Washington on June 15, 2016.

  • Matt Rung
    Men’s 1st Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator

    Matt Rung is in his third season at Washington. He led the Freshman Eight to a National Championship at the 2015 IRA Championships.

  • Josh Gautreau
    Assistant Coach & Lead Recruiter

    Gautreau started at UW in July 2016. Previously he was the assistant coach at the University of Virginia for the past five years.