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Meet The Coaches!

Gwen Sully

Program Director

Coach Gwen is a long-time leader in and supporter of the rowing community. She started her coaching career in Northern Virginia and has served the rowing community for many years in areas of fundraising, development of rowing programs, and regatta organization and support. With more than 22 years of rowing, sculling, and coaching experience Coach Gwen will work to build and support a solid, competitive rowing program. Her goal is to maintain a challenging and positive atmosphere where all rowers can reach and exceed goals, build confidence, and be successful in their racing endeavors. Gwen is a US Rowing Level 2 certified coach and continues her education through conferences, workshops, and networking with other coaches.

Ethan Winkler

Varsity Men's Coach

Coach Ethan made an immediate impact on Fairfax Crew since he first began coaching in 2023. He brought his personal experience as a successful Fairfax rower, including All-Met honorable mention recognition in 2022. In addition to coaching for Fairfax, Coach Ethan is known as a motivational and popular coach at Row House in Fairfax. Coach Ethan still holds the all time record best 2K time for Fairfax Crew. He attends college in Northern VA.

Gary Goddard

Assistant Coach

Coach Gary brings 30+ years coaching experience to Fairfax high school this year. He started coaching at George Mason University as the women’s novice and then varsity coach. After a short break, resumed coaching at the high school level. He has coached both the men and the women, novice and varsity. Over the years, Coach Gary has coached many winning boats with numerous trips to the medal dock.
He’s eager to help Fairfax rebuild and is looking forward to working with the novices this season. “Teaching proper technique, making it a fun experience for the rowers and getting them ready to advance to the next level” is his goal this year.
Coach Gary is retired and lives in Fairfax Station.

Michael Lynch

Assistant Coach

Coach Michael is a Fairfax Crew Club alumni and returning coach from the Fall 2023 racing season. He has 6 years of rowing experience through high school and college rowing. He also stays active in the rowing community by volunteering in race events and instructing scullers over the summer. Michael is the current president of the George Mason University Crew Club.