Berkshire Community rowing is proud to present an outstanding staff of talented, accomplished and energetic coaches for the 2025 season. Join us in welcoming them, and letting them know how they can improve your rowing experience.
Coaching Committee Chair:
Ted Humphrey
Ted Humphrey has been teaching and coaching rowing for more than 20 years. At the UCLA boathouse he taught Masters and then assisted the Men’s Rowing Team, primarily with erg training, sculling work, and a performance mindset of positivity. He also worked at the California Yacht Club where he taught Masters and coached Juniors at the recreational and competitive level.
Upon moving to western Massachusetts, he began training and coaching at Onota Lake (Berkshire Community Rowing) where he works with beginners, Juniors, and Masters.
Ted writes on sports, the philosophy of performance, and culture.
Assistant Coaches:
Randy Oberle
Eric Hatcher
Jon Hunt
Dockmaster:
Loren Paduano
Loren returns for another year of looking after the members, scheduling the part-timers, keeping track of the rules, the weather, the wash buckets, and lending a hand with whatever needs to be done. Always in good cheer, Loren says “I’m here to help!”