"Colin is not only a fantastic technical coach, but also one of the most genuinely caring people I’ve ever known. I watched several people struggle with various problems throughout my time at Penn, myself included, and Colin was always there for every single person ensuring that they not only make the most of themselves as rowers, but also as people. He really wants everyone to be their best selves and he provides the necessary guidance and support to help people get there. Colin is a serious person. He’s direct, he’s honest, and he doesn’t mess around. This leads to a rather intense culture. The culture is definitely one of high-performance. Fitness and hard work rank above all else. Colin believes that we practice to a winning standard, meaning we do what is necessary to win. This often means practicing more than other teams do, and more intensely than other teams do. Extra workouts are not technically necessary but are heavily encouraged, with everyone across the top 2 boats partaking frequently. These two sides of Colin balance each other out perfectly. He will expect a lot from you, but he’ll support you along the way and enable you in every way possible to meet your goals. If you don’t care much for winning races and just want to be on a more social team, Colin’s programs are not for you. But if you want to work hard, reach your potential, and do everything possible to win races, Colin is one of the best out there and by far the best coach I’ve ever had. I can definitely say that without Colin, my life would be in a much worse place than it is today. "