Wendy Schwartz

Regional Lead, Eastern 

Cooper River DBC, New Jersey 

• Major responsibilities include:

  • • Regional Leads act as regional ambassadors, athlete liaisons, and mentors. They will:

      • Identify: Spot and engage potential Team USA candidates in their region (especially, Senior A Women and Senior B Women/Mixed) 

      • Connect: Build relationships with paddlers, clubs, coaches, and dragon boat organizations.

      • Inform: Know the eligibility requirements, timelines, expectations, and selection process.

    • Working with Team USA coaching and leadership staff, Regional Leads support building a strong, competitive, and nationally representative athlete pool. 

• Team USA Experience

  • • 2025 IDBF World Championship, Brandenburg, Germany, Senior B Women’s Team (Boat Captain)  - 3 Bronze

    • 2023 IDBF World Championship, Pattaya, Thailand, Senior B Women’s and Mixed Teams - 2 Gold, 4 Silver, 1 Bronze

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• Other National/International Experience

  • • 2026 CanAm Club Crew Championships, Montreal, CAN - HEAT, Sr. B Women (Boat Captain)/Mixed 

    • 2025 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, Sarasota, FL - Cooper River DBC, Sr. B Women

    • 2024 IDBF Crew Club World Championships, Ravenna, Italy - HEAT, Senior B Mixed (Boat Captain)

    • 2023 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, Sarasota, FL - HEAT, Sr. B Mixed (Boat Captain)

• Coaching & Leadership Experience

  • • Founding Member and Coach of Cooper River Dragon Boat Club based in Pennsauken, NJ (Founded in 2005)

    • Coach of First Senior D Women's Division in 2025 USDBF Club Crew National Championships, Sarasota, FL (3 Silver)

    • Founder and Co-Chair of the Cooper River Dragon Boat Regatta (Founded in 2015)

    •  USDBF Competitive Coaching and the Canadian Dragon Boat Coaching I & II

    • Collegiate Athlete in Softball and Soccer