Staff Directory
Dawson Shyne-Appignani
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
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Shyne enters their second year as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for Sacred Heart’s rowing program.
Shyne began their rowing career as a walk-on at Ithaca College, where they were named captain senior year. After graduation, Shyne began coaching and teaching at The Derryfield School as the boy’s head coach and Precalculus/Spanish teacher.
Following the pandemic, Shyne transitioned to coaching full-time for Bucknell’s women’s program, where they acted as the Varsity Fours coach through the 21-22 school year, which saw Bucknell’s V4+ earn a bronze medal at the Patriot League Championship.
In their first year at SHU, Shyne coached the Varsity Fours through the spring season, culminating in a silver medal for the V4+ at the 2023 MAAC Championship.
Outside of rowing, Shyne continues to train daily as a powerlifter and spends most nights writing fantasy stories or playing DND. Shyne now lives in Stamford, CT with their partner Bridgette and her many plants.
Shyne began their rowing career as a walk-on at Ithaca College, where they were named captain senior year. After graduation, Shyne began coaching and teaching at The Derryfield School as the boy’s head coach and Precalculus/Spanish teacher.
Following the pandemic, Shyne transitioned to coaching full-time for Bucknell’s women’s program, where they acted as the Varsity Fours coach through the 21-22 school year, which saw Bucknell’s V4+ earn a bronze medal at the Patriot League Championship.
In their first year at SHU, Shyne coached the Varsity Fours through the spring season, culminating in a silver medal for the V4+ at the 2023 MAAC Championship.
Outside of rowing, Shyne continues to train daily as a powerlifter and spends most nights writing fantasy stories or playing DND. Shyne now lives in Stamford, CT with their partner Bridgette and her many plants.
Sacred Heart v Fairfield
Saturday, May 16
Sacred Heart v Central Connecticut
Tuesday, May 05
Sacred Heart v Siena
Sunday, April 26
Sacred Heart v Yale
Wednesday, April 22
