Welcoming the New Coaches

Milos Aleksic

CLUB WOMEN’S COACH

Milos began his rowing career in August of 2006 with Danubius 1885 Rowing Club in Novi Sad, Serbia. Milos began competing internationally for his club and represented the Serbian National Team at the 2010 Balkan Rowing Championships.

In 2014, Milos was given the opportunity to come to the U.S and begin rowing as a student-athlete at Oklahoma City University. Milos came to OCU with a strong desire to showcase his strengths and abilities on a larger international scene. The V8+, with help from Milos, would later qualify for the IRA Championship during his freshman year for the first time in OCU history, and again for his sophomore year.

While Milos and Coah Peter Brevick never consistently worked together in OKC, their paths crossed several times during the 2018 U23 National Team Selection Camp. During this process, Milos did several workouts while participating in the camp and was coached by Peter. Milos made a strong impression on Peter, so when he heard that Milos was pursuing a graduate assistantship, Peter eagerly presented Milos the opportunity to coach for Cougar Crew.

Devon McCornack

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH

After rowing for WSU Cougar Crew from 2015-2019, Devon McCornack has returned this year as a graduate assistant coach. During his time as an athlete, Devon served the team as Commodore for two years, was named in the Pac-12 All Conference, ACRA AllRegion West Coast Team, and 2019 All-American Third Team. Without any prior rowing experience, Devon joined the team in 2015. He started his novice year in the 3N8+, however he never let such modest beginnings discourage him. Through consistent hard work and dedication to the team, Devon earned his spot in the top boat of each race and a spot in the WSU Heavyweight Erg Hall of Fame. The work ethic and leadership that he demonstrated to his teammates led to Devon becoming one of only three athletes to ever serve as the team as Commodore for two consecutive years. “Heading into the 2019-2020 season, one of my goals is help develop athletes who are committed to making Cougar Crew faster. While I am interested in creating a great freshmen year experience for these guys, I am even more interested in giving them the tools and fundamentals necessary to succeed as varsity oarsmen when I pass them off at the end of this year. It is a pleasure coaching a group of athletes who are buying into the program and hungry to succeed.”

MaryGlen Wilson

VOLUNTEER COACH

MaryGlen originally grew up in Kentucky, however her grandparents had a beach house in the Puget Sound area that she visited every summer where she learned to row. MaryGlen’s mother rowed for WSU in the late 70s and she grew up reading Boys in the Boat several times as a child. As she grew to love the sport, she eventually reached out to former Assistant Coach Hugo Moon, asking to join Cougar Crew. MaryGlen came to WSU as a transfer student with only two years of eligibility. One of her most notable moments during those 2 years was when she helped the Women’s Varsity 8+ win Head of the Lake in 2018. While MaryGlen couldn’t row for 4 full years, this never stopped her from staying connected with the team and she has returned this year as a volunteer coach. “I look forward to guiding the novice grow as rowers over the weeks to come and helping the team in any way I can.”

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COUGAR CREW COACHING STAFF