We are pleased to welcome back Tom Bennett as Head Coach. Tom will serve as the Men's Varsity Coach as well.

Tom Bennett served as Head Coach of Oakton Cougar Crew for three years and moved to Assistant Coach after his son Chris graduated.

Coach Bennett first rowed at Navy in the mid-'70s and now rows with the Occoquan Boat Club. He enjoys watching the team develop boat speed over the course of the season, and is especially happy to have several former Oakton rowers and coxswains on college crews, after getting their start with Oakton Crew.

Dane Underwood will be coaching at Oakton for his fourth year. He has rowed for GMU for the past four years, where he is a student.

Jessica Sigalas is returning to Oakton Crew to coach the women this year. She continues to row for GMU as a rowing scholarship student, and has experience as a novice women's coach and an assistant coach.

This will be her third year with Oakton.

Dennis Becker will serve as a co-coach for the Men's team. He has coaching experience from Thomas Jefferson HS as well as summer rowing programs. Dennis has a son that will be rowing for Oakton this year.

Andrew Walters is joining Oakton Crew for the 2010 season as an assistant coach. Andrew rowed 4 years at George Mason University and is looking forward to getting into High School coaching.