MEET OUR COACHES!

Kevin Leslie

Founder & Head Coach

Prior to starting At The Thousand, Kevin spent 6 years as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Saint Joseph’s University men’s rowing program.

Kevin was also a four year member of the SJU rowing program, beginning his rowing career as a college walk-on, without any prior rowing experience. After an amazing experience as a college rower, Kevin decided to pursue coaching full time.

In addition, Kevin has also served as a summer coach for the rowing camps at both the University of Wisconsin and Dartmouth College. He was also selected to moderate the first ever Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association Recruiting Panel, which was centered around college recruiting and helping athletes find the right fit for them.

Kevin still trains every day, having ran multiple marathons, strength training, and steppin’ into it on the erg every morning!

  • Masters in Educational Leadership at SJU

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer & Performance Enhance Specialist

  • USRowing Level 2 Coaching Certification

Delaney McGuire

Director of Summer Coaching

With 8 years as a Division 1 college rowing coach, Delaney’s coaching experience and passion for rowing makes her a great fit as a lead coach in our summer training program.

Currently the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for the Eastern Michigan University women’s rowing program, Delaney’s knowledge of the college rowing landscape, and what makes athletes successful at the college level, makes her an incredible resource for aspiring college rowers.

Before coaching, Delaney had success as a four year athlete for the Saint Joseph’s University women’s rowing program. She also served as an assistant coach for her alma mater prior to her current role at Eastern Michigan.

As an athlete, Delaney still actively trains, having ran multiple marathons, competing for the USA rowing team at the World University Games in 2018, and hopping on the erg no matter what time of year!

  • Masters in Sports Management at Eastern Michigan

  • USRowing Level 3 Coaching Certification