Our Coaches

Woody Starr

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Josh Baker

Josh began his rowing career in 2005 while in high school in Orlando, FL where he won multiple State Championships, Southeast Regional Championships, and medaled at the Stotesbury Cup. After rowing for Florida State University, Josh transitioned into coaching, starting a long and successful coaching career.

With head coaching roles in Tennessee and Florida across Juniors, Masters, and Collegiate levels, Josh moved to Eugene in August 2023 to become the head coach of the Eugene Rowing Club. In this role, he leads the Competitive Team and oversees all team operations.

Josh holds a USRowing Level 3 Coaching Certification, the highest such certification, and has coached over a dozen boats to USRowing Regional Championship medals and several to A final appearances at the USRowing Youth National Championships. He has also helped over 30 athletes get recruited to college in his 12 years of coaching. He is dedicated to fostering a positive team culture, emphasizing the importance of smart strategies and strong team dynamics to achieve success both on and off the water.

Sydney Weddle

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