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Meet the SRA Team

The SRA Staff is made up of coaches from around the country, brought to Saratoga, to offer the highest level of coaching we can. Every coach is USRowing Level 2 Certified, CPR/First Aid Certified, SafeSport Certified, and Boating Safety Licenced.

SRA Leadership

Katherine Smith - Outgoing Co-E.D.

Eric Catalano: Outgoing Co-E.D
ARION Head Coach

Mike MacMinn:
Program Director

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SRA Board of Directors

Sue Sampanthar- President
Kristi Kempf- Vice President
Christy Ritterhausen- Treasurer
Heidi Meidenbauer- Secretary
Donna Behen
Meghan Cook
Stephanie Corp
Michael Huchro

Jerry Wanapun

SRA Coaching Staff

Mike MacMinn

Program Director

Varsity Boys Coach

Abbie Peckham

Varsity Girls Head Coach

Donnie Jensen

U17 Boys Coach

Facilities Manager

Jackie Davison

U17 Girls Coach

Head Masters Coach

Tessa Yurko

Varsity Boys Assistant Coach

Maureen McAuliffe

Masters Coach

Lauren Schall

Masters Coach

Jean "Bean" Tarrant

Masters Coach

Makaela Oehler

Head Middle School Coach

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Will Kirchherr

Assistant Middle School Coach

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Avery LaVergne

Assistant Varsity Girls Coach

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Savannah Brija

High School Weights Coach

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Ciaran Destino

Assistant Middle School Coach

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Sophia Hahn

Assistant Middle School Coach

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Want to join our team?

The Saratoga Rowing Association is home to an exceptional staff, team of coaches, and countless volunteers that make our work possible. Check out how you can get involved with the links below.

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