Head Coach: Mark Adams

Mark became head coach in the Fall of 2006, after spending a year as an assistant coach.
Mark joined NCSU Crew as an assistant coach in the fall of 2005. He earned his Masters degree in Computer Science from NC State in the spring of 2005. Formerly a rower on the squad for 3 years, Mark came back as an assistant coach at just the right time, as our team doubled in size that season. Mark is now our head coach beginning in fall of 2006. Mark brings with him experience rowing outside of Raleigh, specifically as a member of Malta Boat Club in Philadelphia, PA. He also was a member of the board, and served as treasurer and president during his time at State.

Assistant Coach: Luis Guillen

Luis joined NCSU Crew as an assistant coach in the Fall of 2006. He had previously spent 4 years rowing for NC State, joining in the Fall of 2002, making him one of the few rowers in club history to row four years. He completed his degree in Industrial Engineering in 2008.

Assistant Coach: Lauren Pickens

Lauren joined the coaching staff in the spring of 2007 to assist the women's squad. She got her start in rowing when she joined the women's varsity crew team at the University of Mary Washington in 2002 as a freshman. At UMW, Lauren rowed for four years, serving as a captain for the women's team for a year. For almost 3 years she has raced in her single and in doubles with her favorite sculling partner, husband Jim. Highlights in her rowing career include being the current record-holder of the Women's Master AA 1x at the Occoquan Challenge, a Gold medal at 2006 Head of the South in the Mixed 2x, and a Silver medal at 2005 HOTO in the Mixed 2x.

Head Coach: JD Berric

JD signed on with NC State Crew in the Fall 2003 season, after coaching at Raleigh Charter High School for one and a half years. The team was at a low point when JD arrived that semester, having non-productive practices and lacking a central structure. In just two semesters, JD Berric reorganized the team, with the help of a few committed members, and started to bring excellence back to the crew team. Since then, NC State placed higher in almost every regatta it attended during the Fall and Spring seasons. At the Head of the Hooch 2005, his team placed third overall, and followed up a week later with a first place performance at the Head of the South.