David Vandas – High Performance Coach

MUBC is excited to welcome David Vandas as our new High-Performance Coach for the 2026/27 season.

A Rowing Australia Level 3 coach and former Czech Republic national team athlete, David brings over eight years of high‑performance coaching experience. He has a strong record in designing and delivering elite training programs, building club success both on and off the water, and fostering high‑performance cultures grounded in clear expectations and shared values.

Nick Green OAM - Guest Coach & Mentor

We are also thrilled to welcome Nick Green OAM as a Guest Coach and Mentor. A distinguished MUBC alumnus and one of Australia's greatest rowers, Nick's remarkable career includes two Olympic gold medals as a member of the legendary Oarsome Foursome, along with four World Championship titles. His experience, leadership, and passion for the sport will be an incredible asset to our athletes and coaching team.

Together, David and Nick will join our existing coaching team and collectiveley bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and inspiration as we strive for excellence both on and off the water. 

Paul McGann - Senior Coach & Mentor

Paul provides leadership and guidance to the coaching group and has been with MUBC since the 2022/23 season. Paul is an acclaimed rowing professional, a Rowing Australia Level 3 qualified coach, has International and Australian representative coaching experience at Senior and Under 23 level having coached gold and silver medal winning crews at World Rowing Championships.

Georgia (George) Radcliffe Smith – Women’s Development Coach

George is a multiple Senior, State and National Champion lightweight rower who has spent 30+ years coaching and running rowing programs in Melbourne, Launceston and Oxford with particular attention to athlete well being. She is a level 2 coach, a former Victorian Youth selector and has coached numerous medal winning school crews. She has loved MUBC ever since she walked in the door as an Ormond College rower in 1990 and will bring both technical knowledge and on and off water support to our young rowers. 

Alexandra Hagan – Women’s Development Coach

Alex brings excellent technical expertise to our club supporting all rowing cohorts including youth, senior and masters rowers. She is a World Championship bronze medallist and an Olympian having competed in the Australian women's eight in London 2012 and again in Rio 2016.

Liam O'Leary – Men’s Development Coach

As our youth men’s squad Co-coach, Liam assists with overseeing the squad ensuring it runs effectively and efficiently, providing the on and off-water support and direction required to enable our athletes to develop throughout the season and provide them with the best environment to achieve their potential at the Victorian State and Australian National Championships.