Staff Directory
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
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- 852-8121
Emily Caflisch is in her first season with the Louisville rowing program after serving one season as an assistant at North Carolina.
Prior to her one season in Chapel Hill, Caflisch served on the coaching staff of her alma mater at the University of Wisconsin. She was a volunteer assistant coach for the women's lightweight team and also coached at summer camps with the Badgers.
"I was seeking to be a part of a rowing program that truly values competition and a strong work ethic in addition to effectively and genuinely helping the athletes develop as young women. Upon meeting Derek and learning more about Louisville rowing, it was clear I could contribute in that capacity,” said Caflisch. “The fit felt natural and I couldn't be more thrilled to join the Louisville family.
"Successful Division I rowing is all about creating the right culture with the best fit for the time, place and particular athletes for any given program. Louisville has been continuously redefining its success and pushing for more. The culture is solid, producing hungry athletes, dedicated students and motivated young adults. I am excited to contribute to their success and further cultivate their effective culture.”
Prior to her full-time position with the Badgers, Caflisch was a part-time assistant rigger for the program. She rowed at Wisconsin with the open-weight program and graduated in 2010 with a degree in history.
“Emily is about as hungry as they get. She has tons of experiences and is really geared to get in and be a part of this team’s growth,” Louisville rowing head coach Derek Copeland said. “Her excitement and passion for helping young athletes grow into unstoppable women is clear and contagious. I expect that Emily will make the initial impact with the novice program. This program has recently shown a lot of success and Emily is just the person to continue that progress. I am also confident the Emily will create processes that help us in areas we haven’t gotten command of yet. I am very excited for her to be a part of this team.”
