Victor Agbayani
Victor began rowing in 2021 with Inglemoor High School Crew and quickly fell in love with the sport. During his time as an athlete, he competed multiple times at the USRowing Northwest Youth Championships and had the opportunity to race in the prestigious 2024 Windermere Cup. He served as team captain for Inglemoor Crew during the 2023–2024 season, demonstrating strong leadership both on and off the water. Currently, Victor is a sophomore at Oregon State University, where he is majoring in Sports Business with a minor in Finance. He began coaching in the summer of 2024, working with both Youth Learn to Row and Masters programs at Kenmore Community Rowing Club. Victor is excited to return this summer and continue sharing his enthusiasm for rowing with the KCRC community.
Julian Eames
Julian started rowing at 12 in a club Junior program in his native England. He raced in age group events and won a National Championship Medal, representing the Southwest Region. He returned to rowing 7 years ago upon retirement from Corporate life, climbing the status levels to Elite through wins at numerous regattas. Julian continues to compete with his old club, winning two “pots” and losing in the final at Henley Masters. He has coached at Kenmore for 5 years and has taken the US Rowing Level 2 exams. Julian believes that “once the sport of rowing gets in your blood you are hooked for life. There is nothing like the feeling of a boat running well on a calm piece of water, it is almost spiritual.” He also loves the atmosphere at regattas and the thrill of racing.
Laura Pasquini
laura@kenmorerowing.org
Laura Pasquini is a USRowing Level 2 Coach who supports the Learn to Row and ErgFit programs at Kenmore Community Rowing Club (KCRC). Her rowing career started as a member of Niagara University’s inaugural Club Rowing Team (2004-2005) and improved with the West Side Summer Team (2004-2005). After a 16-year hiatus from the sport, Laura returned to row with the KCRC Experienced team in the Summer of 2022. As a water sport enthusiast and lifelong learner, Laura began coaching with KCRC to support individual growth, to develop our team, and to contribute to the community we paddle with on Lake Washington. When she’s not on the water with KCRC, you can find Laura outdoors hiking/camping, running miles with her dog, Jack, or at a local tap room with a pint.
Siobhan Quirke
siobhan@kenmorerowing.org
Siobhan is originally from Long Beach, CA. Her coaching experience stems from Long Beach Junior Crew where she coached for six years. She was recruited for the University of Central Oklahoma for the 2018-2021 seasons, where she rowed in the Varsity 8+ all four years. During her time in Oklahoma she was lucky enough to have been a part of three consecutive NCAA National Champion teams! Rowing and coaching have always been passions of hers, so she’s extremely excited to be able to continue to do both at the great program of KCRC this summer!
Dean Relland
Dean discovered rowing in middle school in Arizona and has been passionate about the sport ever since. He continued rowing through college until a car accident shifted his path from athlete to coach. With five years of coaching experience under his belt, Dean brings both technical insight and enthusiasm to every practice. On the water, he typically rows in 6-seat of an 8+, but is comfortable on either side of the boat. His favorite drill focuses on backing from the release to the catch before taking the stroke—an exercise he finds great for developing rhythm and control. When it comes to boats, he’s partial to the feel and speed of a 4+ Vespoli. Dean is excited to be part of the coaching team at KCRC and share his love of rowing with the next generation of athletes.
Adam Silberfein
adam@kenmorerowing.org
Adam rowed sweep for a year in college and rediscovered his love for the sport during the pandemic, when he took up sculling. In the past few years he has rowed regularly at both KCRC and College Club, and has coached Learn-to-Row adults and experienced adults at KCRC. Most recently, he taught rowing to a local Scout troop during a weekend clinic. He is most passionate about introducing the sport to anyone who might have an interest and privately hopes to one day row a quad with his wife and two sons.