Sean graduated from Shenendehowa High School in 2000.  During high school he spent most of his time as a coxswain, and became the men's team captain during his senior year.

Sean attended the University at Albany, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 2004.  During his time at college he returned to Shenendehowa as an Assistant Coach.  There he spent 3 years coaching both freshman/novice boys and girls, modified, and spent time with varsity crews.

After college Sean accepted a position as Head Men's Coach at Schenectady rowing club in 2004, and became the team's Head Coach in 2006 coaching both the Varsity Men and Women.  Sean was able to bring much success to Schenectady with the teams first ever Sectional and State Championship in his first year there.

Sean currently works at Dick's Sporting Goods and is excited to have the chance to return to Shen Crew.

Elissa graduated from Schenectady High School in 2005, where she rowed for three years.

After high school, she attended Mount Holyoke College. She graduated in 2009 with a major in Neuroscience and a minor in Exercise and Sport Studies. She was a four-year member of Mount Holyoke's varsity crew team.

Elissa has spent the past four summers sculling competitively. In 2006, 2007, and 2008, she rowed with the USRowing Under-23 Development Camp in Boston. The following summer, she rowed in NYC with the New York Athletic Club. During that time, she raced at Club Nationals four times, and the Canadian Henley twice.

She started with Shen Crew in the fall of 2009, and is excited to help the novice boys learn to love rowing as much as she does!