Program Director & Varsity Coach: Rebecca Newman

Coach Rebecca Newman

Rebecca Newman is the Program Director and Head Coach of the College of William & Mary's Rowing Team, a position she has held since the fall of 2022. Prior to her return to Virginia, she served as Program Director at Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club, where she was head coach for both the varsity girls' and boys' teams. Under her leadership, the program flourished, expanding to 150 across 15 schools and establishing a successful middle school program. Her teams consistently excelled, achieving repeat placements at the Head of the Charles and qualifying for the USRowing Youth National Championships while also attracting interest from top universities.

Coach Newman is passionate about helping each rower achieve their individual goals, recognizing that personal growth is essential for the overall success of the team. She believes in the importance of fostering a strong team dynamic, where collaboration and support among teammates elevate everyone’s performance.

Residing in Williamsburg, VA, with her husband Fred, Coach Newman is a former lightweight rower from Trinity University. Her coaching experience includes notable roles such as the first head coach at Walt Whitman High School, junior women's coach for Norwalk, and Head Coach & Director of Rowing for Williamsburg Boat Club.

As a USRowing Certified Level 3 coach, Rebecca is dedicated to providing her athletes with high-quality training and guidance.

The team has achieved great success under Coach Rebecca’s lead, including the honor of medals at both SIRA & Dad Vails championship regattas.

Contact information:

EMAIL: ranewman01@wm.edu

Now Hiring: Novice Coaches

We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated coaches to join our crew team this season. If you’re passionate about rowing and excited to help develop the next generation of athletes, we’d love to hear from you!