Art brings a lifetime of rowing experience and an impressive track record to our team. With roots in the rowing community dating back to the 1960s, he has achieved success at every level of the sport. As a high school athlete, he rowed for Groton School in Massachusetts before continuing his journey at Dartmouth College, where he competed in the men’s varsity 8+ for four years. After graduating, Art made his mark at Philadelphia’s Vesper Boat Club, where he competed at the elite level for nearly a decade, capturing multiple National Championships in both sweep and sculling events. To this day, Art can be found rowing his single on the Schuylkill, embodying his lifelong passion for the sport.

Art’s coaching career is as distinguished as his rowing history. He has mentored a wide range of athletes, from high school novices to collegiate varsity competitors and world-class teams. If you’re familiar with Philadelphia’s scholastic rowing scene, you’ve likely witnessed the success of Art’s crews, particularly during his 19 years as Associate Head Coach at Malvern Preparatory School. Under his guidance, more than 20 crews have become National Champions, and over 40 of his rowers have gone on to compete at Division I varsity programs.

Additionally, Art has made significant contributions to the sculling community at Lower Merion High School and has assisted at Bryn Mawr College for five years. His expertise extends to the national level, where he has worked with six National Team crews. Notably, Art played a key role with the 2019 USA Men’s Quad, the 2021 Men’s Olympic Team Quad, and the 2022 Women’s National Team Lightweight Quad.

For over ten years, Art has also coached the Whitemarsh Masters, further showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport. His extensive experience and dedication to developing athletes make him an invaluable asset to our team, inspiring the next generation of rowers to strive for excellence both on and off the water.

Kirk rowed as a member of the Michigan State University men’s Rowing Team from 1979-1983, where he was the captain of the Men’s Heavyweight team, Rowing Club President, and a coach on the Learn to Row Program. He attended the National Team Rowing camp in 1981-1983. After moving to Philadelphia in 1983, Kirk became a member of the Vesper Boat Club and began rowing on the Senior Elite Team until 1987. In 1988 he became a Vesper Boat Club Master’s Men’s Rower and continues to row with Vesper Boat Club, where he also served as a fifth term Board of Directors member, Vice-President, and President. Kirk has rowed in and won numerous regattas throughout North American as well as in Monaco. Outside of continuing to row, he works with Boy Scouts of American troops and has been the Head Coach at Lower Merion High School since 2008.

Dave began his rowing career in 2004 at St. Augustine Prep High School. He later rowed as a member of Franklin & Marshall College’s Men’s Varsity Rowing Team from 2009-2023. he led the team to the only Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference victory in the school’s history in 2012, and was later named team captain. Dave also joined Penn Athletic Clubs u23 team during the summer of 2012, posting victories at the U.S. Rowing Club National Champsionships in the intermediate and senior level. Dave joined Whitemarsh as a member in 2014 and has actively participated in the club. In addition to being a member of the Master’s Race Team, he has proceeded to coach the Whitemarsh Middle School Technical program, Adult Learn-to-Row program, Circuit Training, and most recently the Whitemarsh Master’s program. He appreciates sharing his passion for rowing by helpig members of all skill levels develop and learn. Outside of rowing, Dave enjoys taking part in strength training, CrossFit, and running. He is currently engaged and is planning his wedding for June 2025.