LUKE LAPOINTE
Brooktondale
Summary
Dedicated Rowing Coach experienced in Division I and Division III collegiate rowing as well as scholastic club-level competition. Achieved athlete development through a holistic philosophy that emphasizes ownership of the process and personal investment in performance. Focused on enhancing team and individual growth by driving mastery of skills and fostering a supportive environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach & Boathouse Manager
Cascadilla Boat Club
Ithaca
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised 5+ assistant coaches to enhance coaching effectiveness and athlete development.
- Primary coaching responsibilities are with our varsity youth rowers, in both sweeps and sculling capacities.
- Coordinated team practices and schedules to maximize athlete performance and readiness.
- Monitored athlete progress and provided personalized feedback.
- Evaluated rowing techniques and implemented improvement plans.
- Cultivated a positive team culture through mentoring and support.
- Fostered positive relationships among rowers, coaches, parents, and administrators to promote a supportive team environment.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Programming and personnel mentorship for all scholastic programs
- Coordination and execution of regatta logistics
- Spearheaded a new youth summer training program, Intensive Tech, geared towards building the boat moving skills of 1st & 2nd year varsity athletes.
- Evaluated equipment condition and arranged maintenance as needed.
Graduate Assistant, Men's & Women's Rowing
Ithaca College
Ithaca
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked primarily with the 3rd varsity and freshmen women.
- Monitored athlete progress and provided feedback on technique and skills.
- Collaborated with the head coach to implement strategic racing strategies.
Assistant Coach, Men's Rowing
Ithaca College
Ithaca
08.2013 - 05.2017
- In 2016-2017 exchanged coaching responsibilities with the Head Coach: Coached the Varsity 8 and Varsity 4.
- Led the Varsity 8 to a top half finish at the HOCR, securing an automatic bid for the following year.
- Led the Varsity 8 to an 11th place finish at the NIRC, up from an 18th place finish the year prior.
- Notable finishes include NYS Collegiate Championship medals (1 silver, 3 bronze) and a 2015 ECAC/NIRC silver medal in the Men's Novice Eight.
- Designed and implemented a training plan and conditioning supplement.
- Supported training and development of 2V, 3V, and 4V boats, contributing to overall team performance.
- Assisted with execution of home regattas.
Head Novice Coach, Women's Rowing
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Taught walk-ons the basics of the rowing stroke, both sweep and sculling.
- Designed and implemented a training plan and conditioning supplement.
- Organized, advertised, and executed Bison Rowing Days, successfully attracting high school juniors and seniors to the program.
- Worked directly with University compliance officer to clear all freshmen athletes through the NCAA Clearinghouse.
- Helped organize, advertise, and run Bison Rowing Days, an on-campus recruitment event for high school juniors and seniors.
- Notable finishes for the freshmen included a bronze medal at the Murphy Cup and a grand final qualification at the Knecht Cup.
- Supported IRA post-season efforts by collaborating one-on-one with IRA spares to enhance athlete performance.
- Published a monthly newsletter for alumni and recruits.
Assistant Coach
Cascadilla Boat Club
Ithaca
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Coached youth sculling sessions and adult learn-to-row clinics, fostering skill development and promoting rowing participation.
- Led modified rowing practices for youth (5th-7th grade). Assisted with novice girls' rowing practices (Mar - June 2012)
- Master's Sculling Coach, Supported training sessions for novice boys' rowing (Sept- Oct 2011)
Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ithaca College
Ithaca
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Assisted with the varsity women's strength & conditioning program.
- Monitored and corrected Olympic lift techniques, ensuring safety and effectiveness for athletes.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science - Mental Performance
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY 08.2020 - 07.2026
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY 08.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
- Athlete development
- Program development
- Team management
- Collaborative leadership
- Teambuilding
- Communication
- Athlete mentorship
Certification
- Level 2 Certified Coach, USRowing
- NCAA D1 Coaches Certification (Recruiting)
- SafeSport trained, U.S. Center for SafeSport
- NYS Boating Safety Certificate
- CPR/AED/First Aid certified
- YOGABODY Certified Breath Coach
- YOGABODY Certified Science of Stretching Coach
Timeline
Head Coach & Boathouse Manager
Cascadilla Boat Club
01.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Exercise Science - Mental Performance
Ithaca College
08.2020 - 07.2026
Graduate Assistant, Men's & Women's Rowing
Ithaca College
08.2020 - 06.2021
Assistant Coach, Men's Rowing
Ithaca College
08.2013 - 05.2017
Head Novice Coach, Women's Rowing
Bucknell University
08.2012 - 06.2013
Assistant Coach
Cascadilla Boat Club
09.2011 - 08.2012
Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach
Ithaca College
09.2011 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Ithaca College
08.2007 - 05.2011