PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After Notre Dame earned its seventh consecutive BIG EAST rowing title earlier today its coaching staff was recognized by their peers as the BIG EAST Coaching Staff of the Year. The BIG EAST Rowing First and Second Teams were also announced at the championship, with the Fighting Irish leading the way with six selections.
Coaching Staff of the Year
Notre Dame
BIG EAST All-Conference Teams
First Team
Helen Becz - Rutgers - Jr.
Kimberly Benda - West Virginia - Sr.
Erin Bennett - Louisville – Fr.
Laura Donaldson – Georgetown – Sr.
Megan Ginivan - Georgetown - Sr.
Stephanie Gretsch - Notre Dame – Jr.
Brittney Kelly - Notre Dame – Sr.
Kellie Kruppenbacher - Villanova - So. Natalie Mastracci - Syracuse – Sr.
Casey Robinson - Notre Dame - Sr.
Gretchen Stern - Connecticut - Jr.
Second Team
Sydney Axson – Syracuse - Sr.
Ashley Edwardson – Louisville - Sr.
Allison Erkhe – Syracuse - Jr.
Sarah Keithley - Notre Dame - Sr.
Erin Landy – Georgetown - So.
Katherine Linnenstons – Notre Dame - Jr.
Stephanie O'Niell – Notre Dame - Fr.
Caroline Rettig – West Virginia - Sr.
Samantha Seldon – Louisville - Sr.
Alex Vezina – Georgetown - Sr.
Sarah Willhoft – Connecticut - Sr.
