Cambridge University Boat Club appoints new Chief Coach

Steve is to join the Club from his current position as Chief Coach of Imperial College Boat Club. He will start in September 2010 to lead the CUBC squad in the 2011 Xchanging Boat Race campaign.

He was a member of the British Rowing Team from 1996 to 2004 and stroked the gold medal winning eight at the Sydney Olympics.

Steve is widely respected by athletes he has rowed with and coached, and has been developing a growing reputation as a coach at both Imperial College and within GB Rowing.

Importantly, he has a deep knowledge of the unique nature of the Boat Race’s challenging Championship Course between Putney and Mortlake as both an athlete and coach.

Steve said: “I am hugely honoured to have been appointed by CUBC and am excited at the prospect of leading the Club in its preparations for the 2011 Boat Race.”

Derek Rasmussen, CUBC President, said: “Steve Trapmore’s track record both as an athlete at the highest level and as coach speaks for itself. We are all looking forward to working with him in building on this year’s fabulous win. He will have the full confidence of the squad as we get ready to take on Oxford in the 2011 Boat Race.”