About Pete

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MEET PETE

PETE GOZAR

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.

Coaching Philosophy

How Pete Coaches

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

Technique First

Strong fundamentals create better speed, control, and long-term consistency.

Adaptive by Design

Sessions are adjusted to individual mobility, confidence, and learning pace.

Progress with Purpose

Every workout follows a clear objective so athletes see measurable improvement.

Credentials & Focus

Experience Highlights

Adaptive/Para Rowing

 USRowing Level 2 Certified Adaptive & Para Coach

  • Safety Director – Peak Rowing Club, Westminster Colorado 2025-2026
  • World Rowing – Masters Member 2025
  • The 5280 Regatta – Race Director ’2022 – 2024
  • Sculling Private Instruction
  • Learn to Row
  • Safe Sport Trained – Current
  • Boat Safety Certified

Western Reserve Rowing Association, SRL Coach

  • Sculling Private Instruction
  • Assisted Coaching to Schools

Clinics

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

Colorado Spots

Primary Coaching Locations

Standley Lake, Westminster, co

Great for calm-water sessions and foundational stroke work. Suitable for beginners and technique-focused sessions.

Focus: Control, rhythm, confidence building

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Open-water environment for endurance and stroke consistency. Helps athletes practice pacing and longer efforts.

Focus: Endurance, efficiency, consistency

Sloan's Lake (Downtown Denver)

Core location for on-water sessions and key activities linked to Denver Veteran’s Rowing (DVR).

Focus: DVR progression, safety orientation, skill integration

Location Maps

Map Sections

Standley Lake

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Sloan's Lake

LOCATIONS

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.

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