Meet Our Coaches
Row Georgia Head Coach - Chris Lambert
Email: headcoach@rowgeorgia.com
Coach Lambert overseas all programs at Row Georgia, and coaches the Competitive Youth Varsity and Adult/Masters.
Prior to Row Georgia, Coach Lambert coached full time at Georgetown University Rowing, Varsity Men, 2019 - 2023, while also facilitating collegiate recruiting.
He coached youth rowing at Conestoga Rowing in Pennsylvania and U23 at nearby Conshohocken.
As a collegiate rower at the The Florida Institute of Technology, (FIT), he medaled in the varsity 8+ at Dad Vail.
He was selected for the US Nationals Team THREE TIMES, and competed internationally in the World Rowing Championship:
- 2007 Scotland, U23 Lightweight quad
- 2011 Slovenia, Senior Lightweight quad
- 2015 France, Bronze medal, Mens lightweight 8+
Coach Lambert is US Rowing Level 2 Coaching Certified.
Youth Competitive Coach- Jason Garrett
Email: coachjason@rowgeorgia.com
Coach Jason is responsible for developing and coaching competitive youth athletes primarily in the Green squad.
He rowed all four years at Vanderbilt University, 2018 - 2022, and served as Vice President of Vanderbilt Rowing. He medaled several times, including winning Head of the Charles Men's Collegiate Fours in 2021, SIRA gold, ACRA 4th, HOCH Gold, MCHR Gold, and more.
Coach Jason continues competing, rowing on the Vandy alumni team. He and his crew placed 3rd at the Head of the Charles (HOCR) in 2023 and Silver in 2024.
Coach Jason is US Rowing Level 1 Coaching Certified.
Youth Rec - Coach Russ Stott
Email: assets@rowgeorgia.com
Row Georgia offers Youth Rec rowing 2 days each week during Fall and Spring Seasons.
While teaching rowing in a non-competitive environment, Coach Russ focuses on safety and fun.
He first began rowing in college at SUNY University and now is a Competitive Masters Rower at Row Georgia, (and has the hardware to prove it). He provides an introductory rowing for youth, ages 12-18, middle and high school students.One of his many talents is that he makes all things fun while simultaneously helping the kids grow in the sport.
Our Rec program provides the opportunity for more kids to experience the benefits of rowing, twice a week.
Come learn and enjoy Rec rowing with Coach Russ!
Land Fitness - Coach Lupe Macias Amoson
Email: coachlupe@rowgeorgia.com
Strength and conditioning are critical in rowing. Proper land training is a major compenent to reaching the fullest potential for each athlete.
Coach Lupe facilitates athlete conditioning and strength training on land, focusing on core and overall fitness.
As a former youth rower in the Atlanta area, Coach Lupe brings experience and the know-how to help athletes become their best!
Learn-to-Row Camps - Coach Savannah and Coach Jocalyn
Coaches Savannah and Jocalyn both rowed at Row Georgia in high school, and both are D1 athletes and students at Stetson University.
Coach Savannah was a Row Georgia 2023 and 2024 Summer Camp and Winter Coach.
Coach Jocalyn is a Senior and Captain of the Stetson Women's Rowing Team.
Both are US Rowing Level 1 Coaching Certified.