On Tuesday, June 3, Will Bridges was introduced as the Head Rowing Coach at St. John's Jesuit High School. Bridges comes to Toledo from the Olentangy Rowing Club where he was named the head coach in 2023.

"I am incredibly excited to coach and lead the SJJ crew team! The water and the boathouse are fantastic and provide a great foundation," said Bridges.

From 2018 – 2022, Bridges was a member of The Ohio State University crew team.

He began as an assistant coach with Olentangy in 2022 before taking over as head coach in 2023. Under his watch, the team grew from 40 to 60+ members and the men's team increased from 12 to 30+ members.

Director of Athletics, Bob Ronai said, "Coach Bridges brings an incredible amount of knowledge and expertise to St. John's. We are very fortunate to have Will continue the long-standing, strong tradition of rowing at St. John's."

Coach Bridges plans to run a camp late summer for all new and returning rowers prior to the start of school.

Welcome, Coach Bridges!