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Rob Canavan, Head Coach, USRowing Level 2 Coach Certification

Rob Canavan

Head Coach

My journey in rowing began at Temple University, where I earned the title of Freshman of the Year and proudly secured three medals at the Dad Vail National Championship as a heavyweight scholarship rower. Following my college career, I continued to hone my skills at Vesper Boat Club,  including competing in the US Olympic Festival, winning two Elite National Championships, and bringing home a gold medal from the Pan American Games in Cuba.

With 27 years of coaching experience, I had the privilege of serving as the Head Men's and Women's Coach at Georgia Tech for 21 years. During this time, our teams earned 38 medals at the Dad Vail National Championships, four medals at the Head of the Charles, and three IRA medals. I’m particularly proud that five of my athletes made it onto the U.S. National Team for the World Championships.

Most recently, I held the position of Head Men's Coach at the Atlanta Juniors Rowing Association, where my athletes achieved significant success, including a medal at the Head of the Charles in the Men's Varsity 8+ and four consecutive medals at the Southeast Regional Championships.

Beyond rowing, I spent 31 years as a Physical Educator and Athletic Director at TCS in Atlanta. I am passionate about fostering a positive team culture and developing athletes both on and off the water.

On a personal note, I’m a proud husband and father of two recent college graduates from Kentucky and Georgia Southern. I look forward to bringing my experience and dedication to Utah Crew and helping our athletes reach their fullest potential!

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Brian Beck, Assistant Coach, USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification

Brian Beck

Assistant Coach

Brain Beck began his rowing career in high school at  The Hun School in Princeton NJ '94-'97. Highlights include an undeafeated season in 1996 and Gold medal at Stotesbury. Brian was a member of the Junior National selection camp in 1996 and was selected for the Jr National team in 1997. He competed in Belgium at the Jr World Championships - placed 6th in the Grand Final
In college Brian rowed all 4 years at UPENN, where he was Team Captain and won gold at The Head of the Charles October '97 for Freshman 8+
He then trained with Vesper in elite 4+ to challenge for the National Team. Placed 3rd in the National Championships
Brian has coached Friends Select HS in Philadelphia -where the girls won gold at Stotesbury and other national regattas.
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Coach Tate, USRowing Level 1 Coach Certification

Tate Aronstein

Assistant Coach

Tate is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where she rowed for all four years, earned three varsity letters, and graduated in 2020 with a degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering. Tate began rowing in 2012 in Norwalk, Connecticut, at the Maritime Rowing Club. After achieving success on the junior level, Tate continued her rowing career as a walk-on at Michigan. During her time on the team, Michigan won the 2019 Big Ten Championship and secured two 3rd-place finishes at the NCAA Championships. In the spring of 2020, Tate's season and college career abruptly came to an end due to the cancellation of the NCAA season due to COVID. She graduated and relocated to Utah to start a career in management and strategy consulting. In the fall of 2023, Tate returned to the sport and was excited to take on her first coaching position with Utah Crew. Beyond her involvement in rowing, Tate takes full advantage of Utah's mountain sports, including climbing, skiing, trail running, and slacklining.

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Coach Tori

Victoria Rojo

Summer Coach and Assistant Coach

Tori Rojo comes to Utah Crew after coaching and rowing in the Boston area since 2016. Originally from Connecticut, she learned to row in 2011 with Greenwich Crew. Tori went on to row at Northeastern University as a walk on. After reconstructive shoulder surgery in 2017 she took a break from rowing, and fell later back in love with the sport by racing with Gentle Giant Rowing and Riverside Boat Club. As a member of Riverside's Women's Sweeps team for the past three years she has secured three medals in the Head of the Charles Club 8+ and also had the opportunity to represent the club in the Varsity 8+ at the 2024 Royal Henley Regatta. She has coached youth teams at the Winsor School as well as Riverside Boat Club, and is excited to continue her coaching journey in Salt Lake City. Tori's coaching background also extends to the world of equestrian sports and rock climbing, all with an emphasis on biomechanics for performance and injury prevention. In the winter, Tori is a dual certified ski and snowboard instructor at Snowbird, working with all age groups to combine technical learning with a love of sport. On her off days she can be found outside- running, cycling, hiking, or otherwise enjoying nature.

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Nate Goodworth, Assistant Coach

Nate Goodworth

Assistant Coach

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