Pete Gozar is an Registered Architect in his day job and is also a US Rowing Level 2 Adaptive / Para Coach based in Denver. He provides personalized one-on-one coaching tailored to each athlete’s level, goals, and confidence on the water.
Whether you’re new to rowing or looking to improve your technique, Pete offers clear, supportive, and structured coaching.
Pete Gozar is a USRowing Certified Level 2 Adaptive & Para Coach based in Denver, Colorado. With 35+ years of rowing and 25+ years of coaching experience, Pete delivers structured, athlete-centered training for all skill levels — from beginners to competitive rowers
Strong fundamentals create better speed, control, and long-term consistency.
Sessions are adjusted to individual mobility, confidence, and learning pace.
Every workout follows a clear objective so athletes see measurable improvement.
USRowing Level 2 Certified Adaptive & Para Coach
WRRA Coaching Clinic, Coach Paul Westbury
Brock University Sculling Camp, Coach Joe Dowd
Regattas
Row the Rockies, Denver
Boulder Sprints
Head of the Cuyahoga
Head of the Ohio
Masters Nationals – Indianapolis, Grand Rapids
Head of the Niagara
Head of the Martindale
Speakmon Regatta
Cleveland Sprints
International Rowing
Club Deportivo Remo Sevilla, Spain
Manila Boat Club, Philippines
St Catherine’s, Ontario
Royal Canadian Henley
Great for calm-water sessions and foundational stroke work. Suitable for beginners and technique-focused sessions.
Focus: Control, rhythm, confidence building
Open-water environment for endurance and stroke consistency. Helps athletes practice pacing and longer efforts.
Focus: Endurance, efficiency, consistency
Core location for on-water sessions and key activities linked to Denver Veteran’s Rowing (DVR).
Focus: DVR progression, safety orientation, skill integration
Pete selects location based on your current level, weather and water conditions, and the specific goal of your session.
Beginners usually start with stability-focused sessions while developing athletes can move into longer and more technical water blocks.
Highlights customization and goal achievement, which can be enticing for those looking for tailored fitness solutions.
Denver’s go-to coach for private rowing and sculling lessons. Serving all skill levels — from beginners to competitive rowers