My Coaching
Effort. Teamwork. Accountability. Respect.
These are the tenets of my program. I coach teams of four to six boats at regattas, practices, and clinics. I teach sailors to work together as a team and grow together – a rising tide lifts all. My goal is to teach athletes to navigate the racecourse competently and have fun doing it.
I care deeply about the success of my athletes. Coaching is a way to share my passion and experience with the next generation. I am honest and open about my feedback and I make sure to congratulate sailors on their success. The goal of my coaching is to give the athlete the resources they need to achieve their goals – whatever they may be.
The Difference
I know what it takes to go from almost no experience in sailboats to competing against the best in the world. I am a recent competitor and know exactly how to win in today’s competitive environment. I have worked with the best coaches in the world and wish that more kids had access to the knowledge and environment afforded by these top coaches.
Introducing young sailors to this atmosphere is utterly transformative. Most youth athletes have not experienced the professionalism of high-level junior sailing and are in awe of how quickly they progress. Not only do they become much better sailors, but the athletes I coach learn the value of hard work and preparation. The program also kindles their passion for the sport, which helps kids to enjoy and continue sailing for life.
I go above and beyond for my athletes. First, we meet to learn how to set goals and find sticking points to work on through training and competition. I then build a personalized program to help my team progress. We work heavily with video, helping sailors to see their sticking points up close. I dedicate as much time as my sailors to helping them because that’s what I expect as an athlete.
I believe that any sailor can succeed if they are passionate and love the sport. My job is to help athletes achieve their goals, whatever those goals are. No matter their skill level, if they love sailing and apply themselves, they can progress and have fun doing it. We do not focus on finishes; we focus on becoming 1% better every day, every race. As sailors, we are always growing. I could not be more excited to be a part of that journey.