George Washington University Athletics
Women's Rowing Welcomes Johanek as Graduate Assistant
9/16/2020 10:48:00 AM | Women's Rowing
Former All-American joins staff
WASHINGTON -Â GW women's rowing head coach Marci Robles announced the addition of Sarah Johanek to the team's coaching staff as a graduate assistant on Wednesday.
"We're thrilled to have Sarah joining our staff," Robles said. "The breadth of her experience as a student-athlete in one of the country's top collegiate programs as well as her experience as a two-time National Team athlete and World Champion will add a perspective that our team will really benefit from. As a coach, it's also pretty special to be able to work with one of your own former student-athletes. We're so happy to have her here!"
Johanek rowed for Rutgers for four years and stroked the Varsity 8+ to the program's first NCAA appearance in 18 years, ultimately finishing 10th in the nation in 2019. She was a three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection for the Scarlet Knights and earned First Team All-America honors in 2019.
Johanek also was a member of the U-23 National Rowing Team in 2018 and 2019, capturing gold as bow seat of the 4+ at the 2018 World Championships. A year later, she ranked as the top port on the U-23 National Team and placed fourth in the 2- at Worlds.
Most recently, Johanek served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala, implementing health initiatives within school systems. She will pursue her MPH in Global Health Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation at GW.
"We're thrilled to have Sarah joining our staff," Robles said. "The breadth of her experience as a student-athlete in one of the country's top collegiate programs as well as her experience as a two-time National Team athlete and World Champion will add a perspective that our team will really benefit from. As a coach, it's also pretty special to be able to work with one of your own former student-athletes. We're so happy to have her here!"
Johanek rowed for Rutgers for four years and stroked the Varsity 8+ to the program's first NCAA appearance in 18 years, ultimately finishing 10th in the nation in 2019. She was a three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection for the Scarlet Knights and earned First Team All-America honors in 2019.
Johanek also was a member of the U-23 National Rowing Team in 2018 and 2019, capturing gold as bow seat of the 4+ at the 2018 World Championships. A year later, she ranked as the top port on the U-23 National Team and placed fourth in the 2- at Worlds.
Most recently, Johanek served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala, implementing health initiatives within school systems. She will pursue her MPH in Global Health Program Design, Monitoring and Evaluation at GW.
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