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Zachary DePace

Enthusiastic and accomplished rower with over 30 years of experience.   Bringing a passion for phsycial fitness and health.   Able to coaching sweep and sculling. Dedicated to guiding each team member achieve their maximum potential both on and off the water.  

Key Skills

Effective Coaching
Effective Mentoring Techniques
Program Management Skills
Rowing Analytics
Indoor/Outdoor Training
Excellent Communication skills

Professional Experience

Aug 2017
Present
Rowing Coach
Holyoke Rows and Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club Springfield, US
Non-profit community outreach rowing club.
  • Coached and mentored Rowers on the rules, regulations, and details of Rowing.
  • Trained athletes to develop proper techniques.
  • Organized rowing drills and cross-training regimens.
  • Helped Rowers to achieve optimal body positioning and strokes.
  • Fostered a healthy, respectful, and positive team environment.   
Aug 1999
Aug 2016
Assistant Rowing Coach
University of Massachusetts Mens Crew Amherst, US
Also coached for Assumption College, Springfield College, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
  • Assisted Head Coach with daily tasks, practice prep, and regatta prep.
  • Assisted with overseeing the academic excellence of all student-athletes. 
  • Communicated in a positive and effective manner with rowers, officials, opponents coaching staff, high school coaches, and parents. 
  • Participated in fundraising activities for the rowing program. 
  • Performed related duties as assigned or requested. 

Education

Aug 2007
Apr 2013
Master of Education in
Westfield State University
Aug 1997
May 1999
Bachelor of Arts Communication in
University of Massachusetts

Certifications

2006
US Rowing Level 2
US Rowing
2022
First Aid/CPR Certified
Carpenters Union

Quote

“A coach is someone who always makes you do what you don’t want to do so you can be who you’ve always wanted to be.”

Languages

English
(Native)

Career Aspiration

Over the next 3 years I will be seeking a rowing career as a coach or boat manufacturing company.

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