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The Team
GL Camps’ coaches are a dynamic and fun team, full of experience and enthusiasm. With a zest for rowing and a flair for fun, we can’t wait to meet you all. Our experience inspires excellence, and our humor sets the tone so that every rowing session will be a challenge and a delight!
Gillian Lindsay,
GLC Founder
Gillian loves to coach on and off the water, she thrives on sharing all she knows about how to make boats go faster. During her career she has learned a lot about what worked best for her, and how to transfer that into effective rowing. Her successful coaching career has secured 40+ national and international medals including National Schools’ Regatta and National Championships. She has helped athletes race for Great Britain at the Junior World Rowing Championships and the European Championships too. She still competes, mostly at the Head of the Charles in the US (where she has won that title 6 times). She also holds the UK Concept 2 indoor rowing record for 60 mins (for her age!).
Colin Williamson
Operations & Growth
Formerly a rugby player, I picked up rowing at University in Scotland, i went on to represent Scotland, Ireland and Great Britain as an athlete, and won three medals at Henley Royal Regatta. I transitioned to coaching in 2013, and have been the Head of Rowing at the University of Edinburgh for 12 years. In that time the club has grown to be one of the strongest UK University programmes, producing winners at Henley Royal and Henley Women’s Regatta, as well as over 50 GB vests from World Rowing Under 23 Championship level all the way up to the Olympics. Since 2022 I have balanced my coaching commitments with the arrival of my daughter, who already enjoys going to see Daddy’s boats!
Emily
Craig
Emily is Olympic Champion from Paris 2024 and retired from being a full time athlete after almost a decade on the GB Rowing Team. She's passionate about bringing all her knowledge and experience from her time as an athlete into her coaching and is also an online coach, supporting rowers in the gym as well as on the water. Emily has a degree in History of Art and when she's not coaching with GL Camps you can find working in a fine art gallery in London.
Will
Hetherington
Will, formerly a full-time rower at Molesey Boat Club, transitioned into coaching juniors and university students. He co-developed Wimbledon High School's rowing program with Gillian Lindsay, fostering a love for the sport with a fun approach. Will is a certified yoga teacher and a wannabe surf dude too. Currently Will leads Fulham Reach's junior rowing program, and is committed to coaching a holistic and body-aware coaching style.
Gabby
Rodriguez
Gabby, a University of Bath alumni , represented England and GB in European Universities rowing. As Deputy Captain at Molesey Boat Club, she won multiple Henley Women's titles and raced at Henley Royal Regatta. With extensive coaching experience at Wimbledon High School and Molesey Boat Club, she now guides and coaches Surbiton High School - one of GB’s top rowing schools. In her spare time, Gabby is a cross fit demon, loves her coffee and turns up to every coaching session like a ray of sunshine!
Iona
Riley
Iona Riley (another) Scottish coach that moved south of the border and found myself living in London for the past 7 years. Started rowing aged 11 and it has been a big part of my life ever since. Now heading up a brand new program - Harrodian Boat Club situated in the heart of the rowing hub that is Putney embankment. I’m excited to work alongside Gillian on GL camps and get to meet new people and hopefully help them to fall in love with rowing and sport in general, just like I did way back when!
Jacob
Dawson
Jacob is a two-time Olympian, winning Gold at Paris 2024 and Bronze at Tokyo 2020, competing in the GB Men’s 8+ on both occasions. Jacob is passionate about helping people exceed their own expectations of themselves, while also showing what rowing can offer beyond the boat, from resilience and teamwork to lifelong confidence. Having now stepped away from international competition, Jacob works as a self-employed tree surgeon and also serves as an on-call firefighter, continuing to pursue a career built around teamwork, discipline, and service.
Chris
Rae
Current Head Coach of University of Glasgow Chris brings fun, laughter and happiness to the water. He is the big brother we all need in our lives! Rowing brought Chris to London, away from his Scottish roots for several years. During that time, Chris trialled for the GB Olympic Team, won Henley Royal Regatta and eventually decided to embark upon a coaching career. The sport of rowing is lucky to have him help, encourage and nurture on and off the water.
Dave
Loveday
With over 20 years of experience as an athlete and coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. I have worked with athletes at all levels, from novice rowers to those competing on the national and international stage, helping them achieve podium finishes and progress through international pathways. I am currently a coach at Westminster School Boat Club and have held previous coaching roles at Leander Club, Thames Rowing Club, Imperial College Boat Club, and St Paul’s School BC. My coaching philosophy prioritises athlete well-being, high performance, and a supportive team culture. I have extensive experience balancing academic and athletic commitments, ensuring rowers develop both as athletes and individuals. I understand the demands of elite rowing and the pathway to success. I am committed to fostering a positive, high-achieving environment where rowers can thrive and reach their full potential.
Heather
Gould
Heather has worked extensively as a professional dancer, performing in productions worldwide and working with top choreographers for artists such as Take That and Hugh Jackman. She has danced on stages in casino shows, on cruise ships, live theatres and arenas, as well as appearing in various tv and film productions. Her love for movement and travel has lead her to find a passion in yoga. She now combines yoga teaching with choreography, sharing her flow with other yogis and dancers around the world.
Tim
Liversage
Tim has been coaching in the UK for over 18 years since moving from South Africa.Starting out as boatman at Kingston Grammar School. He went on to coach at Hampton School, and later at Reading Blue Coat School, working alongside Allan French, the Oxford Women's coach. He served as England Rowing Team Manager for four years and as GB and France Team Manager. He coached the GB U19 girls' pair to silver medals at the Coupe de la Jeunesse. He was Director of Rowing at Emanuel School for four years, during which, the school saw its first ever girls' crew qualify for Henley and its boys' pair win National Schools. He has since launched the inaugural Junior Fours Head on the Tideway. Most importantly, he is a new dad to baby Mia, who happens to enjoy his South African BBQ "Braaiing"! "I do still love hopping out on the water when I can and helping people learn about themselves. Building confidence in everyone I coach is why I still love getting out there, and there's no better place, in my view, than GL camps." "Epic to be part of the team."
Alison
Mowbray
Alison competed in 2 Olympic Games, finishing her international career with Olympic silver in the quad scull in Athens 2004. Alison now works in Leadership Development and coaches rowing part-time. She has coached hundreds of young people over 15 years on the Eton Summer courses and more recently in Zambia on a community rowing programme. Alison’s coaching has a strong technical focus, giving everyone something individual they can work on. In her ‘spare time’ Alison runs marathons and ultra marathons and loves to hike and wild camp in the UK and abroad.
Luke
Reiser
Luke, currently a dedicated coach at Wimbledon High School, has been passionate about rowing for over 15 years. When not coaching, he enjoys cycling, running, surfing, and resting. He started rowing at 11 with Dart Totnes ARC in Devon and progressed to the top of the national scene with Reading University, then Leander Club. Presently, Luke sweeps with Molesey BC's Henley Royal Campaign. His coaching highlight was leading a talented squad of girls through the 2022-2023 season, culminating in a WJ15 8+ gold at the National Schools’ Regatta.
Her development in confidence, resilience, and teamwork, coupled with medal successes, has been a joy to witness.
Wimbledon High School