Coaching Team
HEAD COACH – Kate Pankhurst
Kate started rowing in 2014 when she enrolled in a Learn to Row course at Auriol Kensington. She competed in a Henley Women’s semi-final in 2017 and won three medals at the British Rowing Indoor Championship between 2016 and 2018 (including one gold, one silver and one bronze). Kate started coaching the development squad at BBLRC in 2020 and stepped up to head the senior squad in 2023. Kate also coaches the masters women at Auriol Kensington.
As a coach, Kate’s main objective is to instill her love for rowing in others and motivate athletes to reach their goals. She always looks to get the very best out of athletes, sharing her own experience, knowledge and passion for the sport.
DEVELOPMENT COACH – CARA CAHILL
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING – JACK DILLON