Coach

Coach Laura Rush:

Coach Laura Rush came to Villanova in Fall 2006, where she served as assistant coach to the Women's Varsity Rowing Program. During the course of the Spring 2008 semester,

she was named as Head Coach of the Men's Club Rowing Team, where she currently works diligently to develop the team into a Varsity-level program.

Education:

• Undergraduate at Mercyhurst College (Erie, PA)
• Master’s degree in Sport & Recreation Administration at Temple University (Philadelphia, PA)

Rowing Experience:

• Mercyhurst College:
  • Varsity rower for four years
  • Team captain for two years
  • Current record holder for 2k Erg Open Women

Prior Coaching Experience:

·         Fall 2006 – Villanova University

o        Assistant Coach of Women’s Rowing Team

·         Summer 2006

1.       Vesper Boat Club

o        Coach of Collegiate Women’s Summer Program

·         US Rowing 2006 National Champion: Women’s Senior 8+ and Senior 2-

·         Canadian Henley Gold Medal Women’s 8+, 4-, 2-, and Champ 8+

2.       St. Joseph’s University

o        Coach for middle school-aged students

·         Fall 2006 – University of Pennsylvania

o        Novice Coach

·         Fall 2002 - Spring 2005 – Temple University

o        Novice Coach

·         Summer 2002 – Lake Lanier Rowing Club (site of 1996 Olympics)

o        Junior’s Coach/Administrative Assistant