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Rowing for women | 09/08/2021 12:24:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS – The Gopher Rowing Program has added three-time All-American and eight-time US national rowing competitor Molly Bruggeman to the team as assistant coach (and recruiting coordinator?) For the upcoming season.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Bruggeman most recently served as a deputy on the 2020 US Olympic team and previously appeared on the international stage with gold medals at the 2018 World Rowing Championships, the 2015 Pan American Games, and two wins at the 2014 World Rowing Under 23 Championship while joining added a silver medal to the 2016 World Rowing Championships.
In addition, Bruggeman has served on USRowing’s staff for the past five years, including her current position as a Level 2 Coaching Instructor after joining the organization as a Member Services Assistant. She began her coaching career as Novice Rowing Coach for the Mercer Rowing Club in 2015.
“We saw Molly shine in the interview process. Her personal stories of triumph and perseverance as a top athlete, combined with her enthusiasm for mentoring female athletes, will further enhance and advance our team culture,” said Minnesota Head Coach Alicea Strodel called. “I look forward to bringing your energy and knowledge to the boathouse and recruiting future gophers.”
As a college rower, Bruggeman was three times CRCA Division I Pocock All-American in Notre Dame – in 2011 and 2012 she received awards for the first team and in 2014 the awards for the second team for the Fighting Irish in the Big East (2011 and 2013) and the ACC (2014). As a three-time participant in the NCAA championships, Bruggeman earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology with an additional major in pre-health from Notre Dame in 2014.
“I’m very excited to be joining the University of Minnesota coaching staff,” said Bruggeman. “Coach Strodel and the coaching team have an amazing vision for the future of the program and I look forward to meeting the team and working with the women of Gopher Rowers. I’ve spent a lot of time looking at the other side of the megaphone and I’m excited looking forward to contributing to the program. ”
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