Why Whitemarsh
Whitemarsh Boat Club offers year-round rowing opportunities for all Middle and High School athletes regardless of their experience level. The upper Schuylkill River here in Conshohocken is the perfect place to train for all athletes in the Delaware Valley. Our programs are designed so youth rowers of all skill levels have a place in our organization. Whitemarsh Boat Club has some of the best coaches on the Schuylkill River here to teach our athletes how to row and how to grow as an individual and as an athlete.
Our Coaches and Staff
Our coaching staff brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our Middle School Programs. Out coaches, with decades of experience in teaching the fundamentals of rowing, have a proven track record of helping new rowers develop their skills. Many of our athletes who start here move on to excel in competitive race teams and even high-performing college programs. Additionally, our team includes young, current college rowers who provide fresh insights and serve as inspiring role models, demonstrating the potential of rowing and offering valuable guidance to new athletes.
For those joining our race team, you’ll benefit from the continued excellence of the WBC legacy. Our Head Coach, Joe Sullivan, has a long history of leading teams to success at major regattas and pushing athletes to new heights. Alongside him is Sean Hall, our Director and Rowing and Head Coach of the High-Performance team. Sean is a three-time Olympian with decades of expertise in rowing and training, dedicated to optimizing athlete performance.
Whether you are starting your journey on our Middle School Team, or aiming to competitive success with our team, our experienced and passionate coaches are committed to setting up each athlete for success now and in the future.
Our Programs Success
Choosing to row at Whitemarsh Boat Club offers exceptional advantages for athletes aiming for both competitive success and long-term achievement. Our girls’ teams have consistently ranked among the top 10 in the nation for years, showcasing our commitment to excellence. This past year we sent two boys’ 4x to the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta, advancing to the Quarterfinals and challenging some of the best team globally. Whitemarsh is proud to have members earn a spot on the USRowing Scholastic Honor Roll!
By joining Whitemarsh Boat Club, athletes gain access to-top tier coaching, a supportive community, and pathways to further success in rowing and academics. Many of our Race Team athletes progress to row at the collegiate level, with several earning scholarships thanks to their standout performances here at WBC. Our graduates frequently compete at the NCAA Championships, continuing to excel in the sport. Some of the renowned colleges and universities our athletes have attended include:
Alabama
Bates College
Boston University
Bucknell University
Bryn Mawr College
Dartmouth
Delaware
Drexel
Duquesne University
Embry-Riddle
Fairfield University
Florida Insitute of Technology
George Washinton University
Georgetown University
Gonzaga
Harvard
Jacksonville
Loyola
Manhattan
Michigan State
NYU
Penn State
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester
Rutgers
Santa Clara University
Scranton
Smith College
Stanford
Stetson
St. Joe’s Univeristy
Syracuse
Temple
Tennessee
Tufts
Tulsa
University of Cincinnati
University of Oregon
University of Rhode Island
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Southern California
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin
Villanova
Wesleyan
West Point
West Virginia
Yale