The Everett Rowing Association (ERA) Director, Pasha Spencer announced the hiring of Padraic McGovern as the Junior Women's Head Coach effective October 28, 2008. Padraic's passion for the sport, his ability to maximize each rower's experience, and his proven track record in building successful teams directly led to his hire," said Director Pasha Spencer. "We are very fortunate to have Padraic back at ERA."
Padraic McGovern rowed at Saint Mary's College in Moraga, California under Coach GianCarlo Trevisan from 1992 to 1996. He came to ERA in the fall of 2002, and was the junior varsity and lightweight women's coach for two years before accepting the position as the Head Women's Coach for 2004 - 2006. During McGovern's two years as the varsity women's coach, the varsity women's eight finished 2nd and 3rd at the Junior National Championships in Cincinnati, OH.