Tanner is a 2011 Marietta High School and 2015 Marietta College graduate, returns as Head Coach for the 2024-2025 rowing season. After an impressive coaching stint with Oklahoma City University, where his teams won multiple Dad Vail championships, placed 5th at the Head of the Charles, and earned a program-best finish at the IRA National Championship, Tanner rejoined the MHS and HRC staff in 2020. He previously coached the Tigers from 2012-2016, leading them to multiple Midwest medals and SRAA National Championship appearances. Since returning to Marietta, his crews have won 3 Midwest Championships, earned a medal at the Stotesbury Cup, and qualified five times for the SRAA Nationals, including a podium finish in 2023. Known for his dedication to building strong, competitive teams, Tanner also focuses on athlete development and fostering a positive team culture. He resides in Marietta with his fiancée, Abigail, and their goldendoodle, Felix.

Joe Tewkesbury began his rowing career as a coxswain at Marietta High School, where his Senior Eight crew placed third at the 1966 American Scholastic Championships. He continued his success at Marietta College, winning Dad Vail gold medals in 1967 and 1968, while his Varsity Eight set five course records. After serving four years in the US Navy, Joe returned to rowing and began a distinguished coaching career. Over 11 years at Marietta College, he coached both men’s and women’s teams, leading crews to multiple Dad Vail and IRA Regatta medals. At the University of Charleston, his teams earned 9 Dad Vail finals appearances, 5 medals, and set a new event record at the IRA Regatta in 1997. Joe also coached high school crews, including 6 unbeaten teams and several qualifiers for national championships. A licensed USRowing referee and certified Level III coach, Joe officiated at numerous national events, including the 1996 Olympic Sports Festival and the 2007 USRowing Youth National Championships. He retired from the US Navy in 2006 after 22 years of service as a Chief Petty Officer.

Hi, I'm Caitlin Love, a 2009 graduate of Marietta High School and a proud former MHS rower. My time on the water helped shape my love for teamwork, discipline, and pushing my limits, qualities that have carried over into other areas of my life.

Through my Military career, I’ve been fortunate to travel and experience the beauty of different cultures around the world, which has deepened my appreciation for diversity and adventure.

When I'm not traveling, I enjoy staying active with regular workouts, getting lost in a good book, and spending quality time with my spouse and our beloved pets. Each of these experiences—both big and small—brings joy and balance to my life.

Nat has six years and twelve seasons of coaching experience at the elementary, middle and high school levels. He has led local, coed recreational and competitive soccer teams (U20 and below), sits on the board of the Marietta Youth Soccer League as League Registrar, and is involved with a number of youth sports organizations throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. Nat participated in track & field and cross-country in high school and has competed at the high amateur level in endurance mountain bike racing, road cycling and running events as an adult.

Nat has been a contributing member of the Marietta community for 16 years and is a Marietta College and Athens University alum. He lives in Marietta with his wife and four children and is an organizing board member for a new competitive soccer league starting in Washington County in 2025. 

With nearly 25 years of athletic programming experience, Nat brings his love of high intensity training and functional fitness to bear as the Marietta High School Navy's Strength and Conditioning Coach.