OUR COACHES
KATIE MOORE
HEAD COACH
Coach Katie Moore is a product of the Lake Brantley rowing program. She rowed at Lake Brantley for 2 years in middle school and 4 years in high school. She was part of the squad that earned the program’s first Stotesbury Cup medal and National Championship medal in the 8+, claiming silver in both events. She was also a member of the Varsity 8+, who claimed the Florida State Scholastic Champion title in 2012.
Katie received a scholarship to row at the University of Tennessee, where she was a 4-year Varsity Letterman winner. She helped the 1V8+ to a top 3 performance at the Conference Championship 3 times and competed in the 1V8+ at both the Head of the Charles and San Diego Crew Classic during her career at UT.
She graduated in 2016 with a BS in Communication Disorders. Katie continued her education at UT, completing her MS In Speech-Language Pathology. During her time in graduate school, she coached the Varsity Men’s team of East Tennessee Rowing Organization for 2 years.
She is bringing young, competitive energy to her role as Head Coach of TriStar rowing.
Coach Nick wears many hats at TriStar Rowing, where he serves as strength and conditioning coach, assistant rowing coach, and a key leader in the growth and development of the team. Since moving to Knoxville with his wife, Katie (TriStar’s Head Coach), Nick has been deeply involved in nearly every aspect of the club — from coaching and athlete development, to maintaining the fleet and facilities, to managing TriStar’s brand, website, and social media. He also plays an active role in vendor relationships and property development as TriStar continues to expand its programs and facilities.
Nick is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Youth Exercise Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Certified Sports Nutrition Coach. He is passionate about teaching athletes how to move well, fuel their bodies, and reach their full potential on and off the water. His personal “why” is helping people grow and realize what they are capable of — a calling that drives his coaching and leadership at TriStar.
Outside of TriStar, Nick is the Business Manager at High Resolutions, a Knoxville-based printing and graphics company. There, he leads strategic planning, business operations, and sales & marketing initiatives; experience that he brings back to TriStar in leadership, organization, and team building.
Rowing has become a true family venture for the Moores. Nick and Katie coach side by side, while their young sons Maverick and Boston are often seen around the boathouse, fully immersed in the TriStar community.
Looking ahead, Nick is committed to building an environment where TriStar athletes can thrive — not only in rowing performance, but also in character, leadership, and lifelong health.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING - NICK MOORE
Coach Morgan comes from an athletic background, playing softball and running cross country in high school. After high school, she went to the University of Tennessee to pursue a degree in Speech Language Pathology. Interested in continuing athletics, she joined the Lady Vols rowing team as a walk-on. After completing her novice year, Morgan had a strong presence on the team, helping the 2V8+ to a top 3 performance at the Conference Championship, both her junior and senior year. Morgan continued her education at UT, completing her MS in Speech Language Pathology. She is now a school-based SLP, and making her coaching debut at TriStar rowing. Coach Morgan is excited to bring her passion for rowing, nutrition, and overall fitness to the team as an Assistant Coach.
ASSISTANT COACH - MORGAN COPPOCK
Coach Collin began rowing in 2015 as a coxswain, spending three years with East Tennessee Rowing before joining Tristar Rowing at its very first practice in 2018. During Tristar’s developmental stages, he played a key role in supporting the team’s growth—helping with workout planning, organizing lineups, and assisting with shell maintenance.
With nearly a decade of rowing experience, Collin brings both technical knowledge and leadership skills to the coaching staff. Currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he is excited to give back to the program that helped shape his passion for rowing and to help guide athletes toward success on and off the water.
JV COACH - COLLIN HENLEY