Hydrow Athletes

Our diverse team of Hydrow Athletes are not only elite rowers and celebrated champions, they’re inspirational people ready to coach you to new heights, whatever your starting point.

Aisyah Rafaee
Aisyah is a trailblazer — as Singapore’s first Olympian in rowing, she’s got serious drive. As an athletic counselor, she approaches fitness with compassion so you can reach your own goals too. The result? Dynamic workouts that make you feel great, inside and out.
Aisyah Rafaee
Aquil Abdullah
Don't let Aquil’s constant, beaming smile fool you – as an Olympian and four-time US National Team member, Aquil is a fierce competitor. An expert in motivating his crew, Aquil will have you giving your all, and thanking him for it.
Aquil Abdullah
Buffy Williams
As a three-time Olympian, kinesiologist, and mom, Buffy knows how to balance priorities to make time for a healthy lifestyle. Her competitive spirit, combined with her practical approach to fitness, are what fuel her passion for efficient high-energy workouts. From her infectious laugh to her relatable personality, Buffy will help you unlock your potential and have fun on and off the water!
Buffy Williams
Dani Hansen
Dani’s consistent enthusiasm and passion on the water is almost as impressive as her multiple medals in the World Championships and Paralympics. If you're looking for feel-good, high-energy workouts, and in-depth technical detail you can always count on Dani.
Dani Hansen
James Dietz
James is a competitor at heart, but not the kind that takes himself too seriously – which we find to be a winning combination. From his contagious laugh to his entertaining stories, James makes you forget just how hard you're working.
James Dietz
Laine Karwoski
After a successful rowing career at the University of Wisconsin, Laine shifted her mindset to tackle 2 marathons while also working full time. This experience taught her the value of creating efficient, tough and exciting workouts that can fit easily into any schedule.
Laine Karwoski
Mac Evans
Meet Mac – goofball, Irish Step Dancer, and former D1 collegiate rower. A lifelong, dedicated athlete, Mac picked up rowing in college and hasn’t looked back. Mac finds motivation in the team aspect of rowing, and she thinks you will too.
Mac Evans
Mike Dostal
An England native, Mike grew up rowing as a kid. Mike has no shortage of rowing accomplishments, from winning the British National Championship, to racing for Great Britain, to placing in the U.S. National Championship.
Mike Dostal
Sera Moon Busse
Drawn to physical challenges, Sera walked onto her college crew team as a sophomore. Sera is as tough as they come, but also knows what it feels like to want to quit. While Sera has suffered a number of setbacks due to injuries, she has found the will to get back in the boat.
Sera Moon Busse
Christie Wang
A nationally certified Pilates instructor, Christie leads many of our On the Mat workouts. Her experience working with pro athletes combined with her relatable and practical approach to exercise provides fitness benefits for all levels.
Christie Wang
Owen Henn
Following a University rowing career, Owen first stumbled into a yoga studio thinking he’d never enjoy it and emerged with a new, healthy obsession and profession (in addition to his work as a hospital dietitian for children with diabetes).
Owen Henn
Manteo Mitchell
Manteo is the unstoppable Olympian who continued to compete in the 4x400-meter relay after breaking his left fibula at the 200-meter and still brought home the silver medal. He brings his hyper-competitive energy to every workout, and his charm, confidence, and larger-than-life sense of humor make every session incredibly motivating. He will teach you to hone in on attainable goals to realize your maximum potential, and he will share his love of family and music along the way.
Manteo Mitchell
Peter Donohoe
Peter is our head strength and movement specialist. As an Olympian, conditioning coach, and corrective exercise specialist, Peter’s methodology continues to influence the movement of athletes from many sports. Join Peter for On the Mat workouts and benefit from increased mobility and enhanced performance.
Peter Donohoe
Rina Thomas
As a mom, Marine Veteran, and Athlete, Rina knows what it takes to rise to a challenge. Through Circuit Training, Rina will empower you to fall in love with your fitness journey, and help you build confidence to challenge yourself in new and exciting ways. A cheerleader at heart, she’ll inspire you to do your best and accomplish more than you think is possible.
Rina Thomas

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