2026 REGIONAL COACH AND STAFF OF THE YEAR

June 5, 2026

The CRCA Coach and Staff of the Year Awards honor the exceptional leaders behind the success of collegiate rowing programs across all NCAA divisions and the lightweight category. These awards recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, competitive achievement, and a deep commitment to the student-athletes and teams they guide.

Whether through championship performance, transformative program growth, or the cultivation of team culture, these awards celebrate the individuals and staffs who elevate the sport and embody the values of excellence, integrity, and impact.

REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR

DIVISION I

RegionCoach
Region 1Emerson Curry, Columbia University
Region 2Malcolm Doldron, Boston University
Region 3Dave O’Neill, University of Texas
Region 4Yasmin Farooq, University of Washington
Region 5Michael Eichler, Oregon State University

DIVISION II

RegionCoach
East RegionRyan Hurley, Thomas Jefferson University
South RegionSami Bay, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
West RegionCourtney Moeller, Western Washington University

DIVISION III

RegionCoach
New York RegionPaul Bugenhagen, William Smith College
Pacific RegionDave Hammond, University of Puget Sound
Mid-Atlantic RegionKatie O’Driscoll, Catholic University of America
New England RegionLily Siddall, Tufts University

REGIONAL STAFF OF THE YEAR

DIVISION I

RegionStaff
Region 1Columbia University
Region 2Northeastern University
Region 3University of Texas
Region 4University of Washington
Region 5Oregon State University

DIVISION II

RegionStaff
East RegionThomas Jefferson University
South RegionEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University
West RegionWestern Washington University

DIVISION III

RegionStaff
New York RegionWilliam Smith College
Pacific RegionUniversity of Puget Sound
Mid-Atlantic RegionCatholic University of America
New England RegionTufts University

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