LEWISBURG, Pa. Katie Davis, past novice women’s crew coach at Pacific Lutheran University, has joined the Bucknell women’s crew staff as an assistant coach, head coach Steve Kish recently announced.
“I think her experiences as a competitive rower will be a valuable asset to our women’s crew,” stated Kish.
Davis, a 2001 Pacific Lutheran graduate, continued working in the crew department at her alma mater. She was responsible for training 20 athletes and coordinating regattas with the head coaches. While at Pacific Lutheran, Davis also participated as the New Zealand Trekking assistant. Her duties during the month on the south island included organizing food and accommodations for 20 students, as well as guiding various treks.
While an athlete at Pacific Lutheran, Davis was captain of her crew team. She also held the position of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President (SAAC), and was also All-Conference sports representative for Pacific Lutheran. Davis was also named Senior Athlete of the Year her senior year.
The Bucknell women’s crew team starts its 2002-03 season with the King’s Head Regatta in King of Prussia, Pa. on Sunday, September 29.