Junior Program Head Coach - Aalbert Van Schothorst

Aalbert Van Schothorst began his coaching career in Calgary, AB, Canada where he coached and managed the Calgary Rowing Club. In 2005 Aalbert moved to the Victoria City Rowing Club and took on the role of Masters Head Coach. As Masters Head Coach Aalbert has coached crews to successful finishes at the Head of the Charles, FISA World Masters Championships, USA Masters National Championships and Canadian Masters Nationals. In 2008 Aalbert also took on the role of Junior Head Coach where he has coached crews to podium successes at Junior National Team Time Trials, CSSRA's, Royal Canadian Henley and National Rowing Championships. Aalbert invests tremendous amounts of energy in both athlete and coach development, promoting a culture of high performance while maintaining a community feel to the program. This is evidenced by the overall growth in rowing on the peninsula as well as the increased success of VCRC crews at regattas it hosts and attends. Aalbert is currently completing his Level 4 coaching accreditation at the National Coaching Institute. We look forward to having Aalbert continue to guide the VCRC values of tradition, discipline and excellence for many years to come!

Masters Program Head Coach & Program Coordinator - Jesse Hume

Jesse Hume began his competitive rowing career at Stelly’s Secondary School back in 2000. He transitioned to the VCRC junior program, rowing for both club and high school leagues for 4 years. After graduation, he moved to Perth, Australia where he coached for various private school crews while rowing the University of Western Australia Boat Club. Jesse returned to Victoria, rowing for the UVic during the 2005-2007 seasons while he pursued his degree. Jesse re-joined the VCRC team in 2007, initially rowing as a senior, and then started coaching with the Junior Program in 2008. He was appointed the Jr. A Girls head coach in 2009. His athletes have excelled at both local and away regattas including Royal Canadian Henley where his A Girls quad won Henley Gold in 2011. Jesse was named to the Team BC coaching staff for the 2011 Western Canada Summer games. The continued success of the A Girls program under Jesse's direction has attracted attention of top university scouts from all over North America. In the fall of 2010, Jesse added the roles of Master's Head Coach and Programs Coordinator, continuing to expand his coaching skills. His leadership in these programs has created a quiet confidence in his abilities to coach a broad spectrum of athletes. We look forward to keeping Jesse as part of the club for many years to come.

Seniors Program Coach - Doug White

VCRC is fortunate to have Doug White on our coaching staff. Doug is a Level 4 certified coach, and has coached national team athletes in several countries including Canada, Australia, Korea, Japan Indonesia and UK. He has also coached crews at the Olympics, World Championships, the Under 23 World Championships and the Pan Am Games. Doug's recent resume includes coaching crews to gold and silver medals in the Under 23 Men's 8+ in 2003 and 2004 and a bronze medal in the Men's 2+ at the 2003 Worlds. Doug is valued for his dedication and commitment to the Senior program athletes.