We begin a new series today: Row New York staff profiles. Today’s staff member is Adam Berger, one of our community and adaptive rowing coaches. If you’ve been in Row New York’s office, you’ve seen Adam. You can’t miss him. Adam is 6’4, but a gentle giant. That’s why our adaptive and community rowers love him.
Adam recently graduated from Dowling College on Long Island. While earning a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management at Dowling, Adam distinguished himself as one of the fiercest of the Dowling Golden Lions. He started rowing in the fall of 2007. In 2009, Adam stroked the Men’s heavyweight four that medaled at the 2010 Dad Vail regatta.
Adam’s been taking care of business, too – the sports business. While at Dowling, he won internships in marketing and community relations with the New York Islanders and the East Coast Conference.
The dedication to something greater that led Adam to Row New York was not new. He displayed this commitment when he coached and mentored children ages 7 to 10 through the North Babylon Youth League.
When not paired, Simon and Garfunkel-style, with his coaching partner Isake Smith, Adam enjoys riding the Long Island Railroad and going to Pizza Hut, a place where he has a standing invitation to dine with this blogger.
Thanks to Adam for his excellence at Row New York!
