Tom Lange - Head Coach
Tom Lange was brought to Sebastian River High School to teach and start the rowing program in the Summer of 2005. Coach Lange did not want to leave Florida and the sport of rowing after his four years at Florida Tech, where he rowed and won numerous State Championships and medals from races around the country. Lange majored in Humanities and later went on to receive his Masters degree in Education. Coach is originally from Hyde Park, New York, and rowed in high school at FD Roosevelt and competed at the Stotesbury Cup and Scholastic Nationals. He loves coaching and teaching the sport that has taught him so much.
Blake Pegrum - HS/U15/Novice Coach
Coach Blake has been rowing for the better part of 9 years. He has rowed with 5 independent programs, coached for 2 years, and is a recent alum from Florida Institute of Technology Men's Crew.
Casey Dalal - HS/U15/Novice Coach
Coach Dalal
Samantha Mirabal - Assistant Coach
Coach Sam, a lifelong Floridian with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, discovered her passion for rowing after attending a "Learn to Row" clinic one Sunday following a long run. Instantly captivated by the sport, she has since become a dedicated advocate for encouraging people of all ages to take up rowing.
As a passionate rowing coach, certified personal trainer, and athlete, Samantha is committed to inspiring others to embrace rowing as a lifelong sport. She holds a Level 2 US Rowing Coach certification, along with personal trainer credentials and a specialty certification in youth fitness. This makes her well-equipped to work with athletes of all ages, from energetic middle schoolers to adults looking to improve their technique and fitness.
Samantha continues to train and compete herself, regularly participating in masters (adult) regattas, where the boats she has been in have earned multiple medals, including a gold in the 8+ at Halifax in the summer of 2024. An endurance enthusiast who has completed 7 marathons, Samantha brings a deep understanding of endurance training and mental resilience to the team.