Our Coaches

Hailing from Cranbrook, BC, Coach Katie brings her knowledge and experience in international rowing to Maple Bay. Katie learned to row in 2014 to represent the Kootenays at the BC Summer Games. Katie studied Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and was part of three University National Championship winning teams, highlighted by wins in the 8+ in 2018 and 2021, and a win in the 1x in 2019. Katie represented Canada on the world stage on multiple occasions, including the U23 and Senior National Team. Katie coached at False Creek Rowing Club and Thunder Crew on the mainland during her undergrad. Katie is currently training with Rowing Canada at the National Training Centre on Quamichan Lake.

Lexy is a former MBRC Junior Rower (2022), current University of Guelph Engineering student and Guelph Griffons rowing crew member. Lexy has been an MBRC Adult Learn-to-Row coach since 2021. Lexy is the go-to person for making you comfortable and capable in a rowing shell, and can take you from zero experience to a confident rower in a matter of weeks! Known for her beaming smile, positivity and friendliness, Lexy is a brilliant Learn-to-Row coach and you will be in safe hands under her guidance!