Nathan Lantz began coaching with the program in Fall 2009 as a volunteer coach. In the Spring of 2011, as the Freshman Coach, his crews won their first ACRA medal- a silver in the Women's Novice 4+ event. Since then he has coached 4 SIRA Regional medaling crews, and 3 ACRA National Championship medaling crews, and been the South Region Women's Coach of the year. Nathan is also honored to have served 6 years on the ACRA National Championship Board of Directors as the South Region Rep and Awards Chair.

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Nathan is a graduate of the University of Georgia and currently lives with his wife and fellow Bulldog fan Kate Lantz in Athens, GA. He will be returning to being a UGA student when he starts his PhD with the ILS Program, ideally within UGA's Institute of Bioinformatics.

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Bartley Smith

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Seth began studying and rowing at the University of Georgia in Fall of 2019. In his 4 years rowing on the team, Seth raced across a competitive feild and placed 1st in B finals at ACRA in 2020 and competing in Head of the Charles Regatta in 2022. Across those 4 years, Seth consistently rowed as an Academic All-American and nominee for National All-American Team. Seth has also acted as a historic fundraising officer for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, re-establishing team funds after the COVID season. 

Seth graduated from the University of Georgia's Franklin school Spring of 2023 with degrees in Biology and History. He is currently enrolled in GGC Nursing school and working as a Medical Assistant on the side.