Stefan Koch, Program Director
Varsity Women Head Coach

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Coach Stefan learned how to row at the University of Pennsylvania and JEB Stuart HS. He began coaching at George Mason University, then served as the Varsity Girl’s Coach at Robinson, 2000-2005, while also teaching US Government and World History. His athletes won Gold in the Girls' 2nd 8 event at Stotesbury in 2002 and a Virginia state title in the Girls' Varsity 4 in 2005, and other States medals in those years. He returned to the team in November 2018 and from 2019-2022 he coached four boys' boats to medals at the State Championships. In 2021 he took over as Program Director of Robinson Crew.

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Following his first stay at Robinson, Coach Stefan moved to Seattle, living there for five years. He taught history in a suburban Seattle high school and coached for Mount Baker Crew. He took several crews to USRowing Youth Nationals, placing 5th in the Boy’s Varsity 8. In 2010, Stefan took over as the Novice Men’s and Women’s Coach at Loyola University Maryland. He served in that role for 3 years, during which the Loyola Ltwt Women’s 4 placed 4th at the IRA National Championship. Stefan also served as Varsity Boys Coach for five seasons at Oakton High School. His OHS Boys won gold in the Pair at the 2016 NSRA Nationals, the Boys' 2nd 8 won Silver at 2017 Virginia States, and the Lightweight 4 won Gold. The OHS 3rd 8 won Bronze in 2017 and 2018. 

 

Stefan is certified by USRowing as a Level III coach, works as a substitute teacher in Fairfax County and coaches in the summer and fall for Resilient Rowing. He likes hiking, history and spotting turtles on the banks of the Occoquan.