Rowing Resume  

George D. Kirschbaum Jr.
PO Box 5826
Arlington, VA 22205
 george@thecoxguide.com
Http:// www.thecoxguide.com/

Summary

During my 15+ years tenure as a rowing coach, starting in the fall of 1987, I have worked extensively with high school, club level and pre-elite/elite level athletes. I am adept in the development of high school rowing teams and have instructed all levels of junior rowing. I have worked with novice and varsity level atheletes, men and women, and lightweight rowers. Furthermore I have experience working with adolescents faced with difficult teen issues including anorexia nervosa and pregnancy. I am proficient in coaching both sweep and sculling technique, rigging, boat repair, and boat trailering.

It is my goal as a coach to teach the skills of the sport to those I work with in such a way that they are not only successful, but enjoy their experience as well. If the athlete has a positive outlook on their experiences and has learned things about themself and life also, then I have succeeded.

Coaching Positions

Head Women's Coach
West Springfield High School   2003 - 2005

Working with the varsity women's squad at all levels to prepare them for national level competition. In addition I worked with the rest of the coaching staff and crew booster organization to develop the structure, organization, and team dynamics with the goal of raising the team to the highest level of organizational excellence possible.

Assistant Coach
U.S. National Team Lightweight Women's Quad Selection Camp   2001, 2002

I was involved with the identification and selection of athletes for possible appointment to the U.S. National Team. I was charged with helping determine athlete fitness, technical skill level, and mental readiness. Other duties included coaching of prescribed sculling style, rigging, photography and local logistical support. Both selected crews earned the right to compete for the U.S. at the World Champhionships (2001- 2nd, Head Coach Steve Peterson; 2002- 3rd, Head Coach Matt Madigan).


Varsity Women's Coach, Asst. Team Director
Washington-Lee High School   2000 - 2002

Working with the varsity women's squad at all levels to prepare them for national level competition. I also worked with the head coaches (Derek Parsons and Sarah Harrick) and crew booster organization to develop the structure, organization, and team dynamics with the goal of raising the team to the highest level of organizational excellence possible.

Founder and Head Coach
Gonzaga College High School   1995 - 1998

Responsible for organizing and developing a start-up high school squad originally consisting of 45 high school aged young men that grew to 60 members. Duties included:

  • Taught rowing technique and training principals to all levels of the program (freshman through varsity).
  • Educated students in land and water safety in addition to teamwork and sportsmanship.
  • Worked with the school administration and parent booster organization to create a solid student-athlete tradition within the program. Also involved in the development of budgets and other future projections.
  • Oversaw the selection, purchase, and maintenance of all water and land equipment.
  • Represented school at local, rowing related, organizing and development meetings.

Other Coaching Positions and Jobs
  • Consultant-Coach   2000 - present
    • University of Tulsa (Head Coach Kevin Harris)
    • Mount Holyoke College (Head Coach Jeanne Friedman)
    • My role as a consultant-coach involved, among other things, working with the coxswains, giving feedback to the coaches, and at the University of Tulsa, shooting all rowing pictures for their media guide.

  • Staff Member/Coxswain, Row As One camp    1997

  • Head and asst.coaching positions, HS and club    1988-1995
    • Wakefield and Holton-Arms hisgh schools. Potomac Boat Club Junior Women
    • Assistant men's coach for Charlie Butt, Jr. at Washington-Lee High School

Career Highlights

  • Coach, 2003 West Springfield Hs. V8, NCASRA 3rd place finishers
  • Speaker, 2002 USRowing Convention
  • Co-coach, 2002 W-L Hs. V8 Stotesbury finalists; Lwt8 VA State and NCASRA 3rd place finishers
  • Co-coach, 1999 Potomac Boat Club Women's Champ 4+, Head of the Charles 5th place finishers
  • Coach, 1997, Kate Weeden, U.S. Junior National Sculling Camp 2x.
  • Coach, 1996 Gonzaga V. Lwt. 8: Northern Virginia Championships- 3rd, Stotesbury Cup Regatta- 4th, Scholastic
    • National Championships (SRAA)- 5th
  • Coach, 1990 Potomac Boat Club Jr. 4x: American Rowing Championships- 3rd
  • Asst. Coach, 1989 Washington-Lee Hs. Men's V8: Northern Virginia Championships- 1st, Stotesbury Cup Regatta- 2nd, Scholastic National Championships (SRAA)- 1st, trip to Henley Royal Regatta
  • Coxswain, Potomac Boat Club
    • Open Women's 4+: 1994 Head of Schulykil- 2nd
    • The Occoquan Chase: five time "Champion of the Chase,"
    • Head of the Occoquan: 1st (2), 2nd (2), 3rd (1)
    • Head of the Potomac: Open Women's 8, 1st (3)
    • Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship: Open Women's 4, 1st
  • Coxswain, 1987 Washington-Lee Hs. V. Lwt. 4: Northern Virginia Championships- 1st, Scholastic National Championships (SRAA)- 1st

Education and Certifications

  • B.A., George Mason University. Psychology, January 2001
  • A.A., Northern Virginia Community College, Fine Arts Photography, May 1995
  • Graduate, Washington-Lee High School, 1987
  • United States Rowing Association, Level III (2002), Level II (1999) & Level One (1991) Coaching Cert.
  • Concept II certified Indoor Rowing Instructor, February 2001
  • Vespoli High Performance Clinic attendee, November 2001
  • Virginia State certified, Emergency Medical Technician- Ambulance, 1991-1995
  • Red Cross CPR certified, current

Other Activities

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