Bill Feaster, Head Coach and Novice
Women’s Coach
Bill graduated from the University of Florida a long time ago with a
B.S. in Journalism and a commission as an army officer. During his
21-year career in the army, he earned Master’s degrees in
psychological counseling and in contracts & acquisition management.
Bill and his wife Pam also raised four children, one of whom tried
rowing and got Dad involved.
Bill was head coach for Gainesville High School Crew in 1998–1999
and has supported both GHS and GAR Crews since then. This year he is
very excited at the prospect of working with rowers from all of
Gainesville’s high schools and middle schools, molding a team that
will continue to enjoy the success to which GAR has become
accustomed. Bill is certified as a Level III coach by US Rowing.
Firmly convinced that crew attracts the best and brightest from our
schools and our community, Bill looks forward every year to working
with Gainesville’s rowers, young and old.
Justin Burgess, Varsity Women’s Coach
GAR welcomes Justin Burgess back for his third year as Varsity
Women’s Coach. Justin rowed for four years at Edgewater High,
winning two state championships (in 3rd 8 and Varsity 8), and
placing 5th at the USA Youth National Crew Championships in JV8. He
worked as assistant novice coach at Edgewater for a year, rowed for
four years at Syracuse University, and coached three summers for the
Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club and two summers for GAR.
Justin recently graduated from Syracuse with a triple major in
Political Science, American History, and History of Architecture and
has just completed the Master’s Program in the Political Campaigning
at the University of Florida. Justin is certified as a Level III
coach by US Rowing.
Michael Moseley, Varsity Men’s Coach
GAR is very happy to have Michael back for a forth year,
the second in his role as Men’s Varsity Coach. Michael rowed for
four years with Lake Brantley, winning one bronze, three silver, and
one gold medal at FSRA States during his career. Michael was also
captain of the team his senior year. Michael coached the Lake
Brantley men’s team during the summers of 2005 and 2006.
Michael is a full-time student at the University of Florida. He is
majoring in accounting and minoring in math and education. Michael is
certified as a Level II coach by US Rowing.
Steve Camp, Novice Men’s Coach
Steve brings experience to his role as a coach both as a
rower and as a GAR parent. His son Andrew joined the Eastside High
School Crew ten years ago. His daughter Rebecca was a GAR coxswain
for three years as well.
Steve began rowing himself when his son started crew. During the
2003 sprint season, he rowed in a Masters Mixed 4+ and a Master’s
Mens 4+. Both boats were undefeated and won gold at the Southeast
Regional Championships. Steve is certified as a Level III coach by
US Rowing.
Jen Figueroa, Sculling Coach
Jen brings a wealth of knowledge to her second year
coaching the GAR middle school scullers. Jen rowed varsity for two
years at Edgewater High School and was both Co-Captain and Most
Valuable Oarswoman. Jen rowed all four of her years at the
University of Charleston while earning her B.S. degree in Sports
Medicine and Athletic Training. Jen earned both the Academic Athlete
of the Year award and the Sports Person of the Year award. Jen also
rowed while earning her M.S. in Kinesiology/Motor Control at Cal
State - Fullerton.
Currently a science teacher at Buchholz High School, Jen has
continued rowing with the GAR Masters program and has coached both
the GAR youth (during summer camps) and GAR Masters rowers. Jen is
certified as a Level II coach by US Rowing.
Clayton Cox, Assistant Coach
GAR wants to extend a warm welcome to its new assistant
coach, Clayton Cox. Clayton began at Lake Brantley High School in
1997 rowing in the Novice 8 and the Varsity Lightweight 8 which went
on to place 4th at Scholastic Nationals. Clayton came to UF in 1998,
rowing 3 years with Florida Crew. He took second at Dad Vails in the
Novice Lightweight 8 in 1999. In 2000, the UF squad won the FIRA
men’s points trophy for the first time in club history. Clayton’s
first experience coaching was filling in as UF Men’s Varsity coach
during the fall of 2001 and last year coached the Varsity Women for
Florida Crew.
Clayton will begin a Ph.D. program in Interdisciplinary Ecology at
UF this fall. Clayton is certified as a Level
II coach by US Rowing.
Matt McLain, Assistant Coach
Matt comes to GAR after four successful years rowing with
the Lake Brantley Rowing Association (LBRA), where he earned 62
total medals, including two bronze and one silver at “States.” His
senior year, Matt was both Team Captain and LBRA Oarsman of the
Year. Matt has coached for the LBRA Summer Rowing Camp and was GAR’s
assistant coach for the 2006-7 school year.
Matt is currently a full-time student at the University of Florida.
Though this fall he is spending a semester studying in Madrid, Spain,
Matt will return to GAR in spring.
He is majoring in business administration and minoring in Spanish.
Matt is certified as a Level I coach by US Rowing
