Philosophy
Coaching for Every Rower
BCR’s coaching philosophy centers on providing every rower with a framework of quality instruction tailored to their individual needs and goals. We believe rowing is a lifetime sport, and our approach supports long-term development at every level.
Our coaching staff prioritizes:
Our Coaches
Adrien W. Reidy
Adrien W. Reidy, PT, DPT is the owner of Rowing on the Square a Physical Therapy and Rowing Coaching clinic in Rochester, NY. She is a Rochester native who earned her bachelor’s in physical therapy from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2000 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2006. While studying for her bachelor’s she was introduced to rowing and has been rowing ever since. She is a US Rowing Level 3 coach and Para Technical Classifier. She has had the opportunity to be a RowCon presenter, Virtual Masters Conference Presenter, US Rowing Coaching Level 3 Biomechanics Instructor and guest Physical Therapist for US Rowing Senior training camp. She stays active in the Rochester rowing community. She has coached juniors, collegiate, and masters. She has also served as a rowing club executive director. She continues to compete in local and regional regattas. One of her favorite memories is rowing in the Black Women’s 8+ at the Head of the Charles in 2024 with Rowing in Color. When not rowing she enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children. She believes rowing is a fantastic tool for lifelong fitness to not only promote lifespan but more importantly health span.
Kelley F. Stoll
Kelley Stoll is a founding board member of Brockport Community Rowing. She currently resides and teaches in the Hilton High Central School District. Kelley was first introduced to rowing in 2008 when attending her son's first collegiate regatta. Soon thereafter, she learned to row and has been rowing ever since. As a competitive sweep and sculling rower, she has accumulated a number of regatta experiences including the Head of the Schuylkill, Head of the Charles, Nationals 2014 (Grand Rapids, Michigan), and the Royal Canadian Henley. Using a holistic approach to coaching, Kelley works to develop each athlete individually, focusing on physical endurance, technical skills, mental framework, without forgetting the importance of including fun. She is a US Rowing Level 1 Coach and is coaching Learn-to-Row, Intermediate and Experienced rowing at BCR.
Rachel Van Dongen
Rachel began rowing as a masters rower at age 30 after completing a Learn to Row program and has since rowed and competed in all boat classes. She previously coached the Fairport Learn to Scull program and served as an assistant coach for the RIT rowing team for two years before joining Brockport Community Rowing. Rachel enjoys both sweep rowing and sculling, with a particular passion for small boats, and loves helping rowers develop their skills and confidence on the water. Outside of rowing, she enjoys cycling, backpacking, swimming, and racquet sports.