Lehigh University Women's Rowing

Peter Costas enters his third season at the helm of the Lehigh rowing program in 2024-25. He comes to Lehigh following three seasons as the assistant coach for the women’s lightweight program at Princeton University. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Lehigh Athletics family,” Costas said. “The energy and sense of community have been apparent with everyone I’ve met. I’m looking forward to learning from the talented coaches in the department and getting to work every day in beautiful Bethlehem. I’ve had the privilege of working with some very special people throughout my career. To have the opportunity to take what I’ve experienced and share it with others is truly a dream come true for me.” Last spring, Costas helped Princeton to the first Women’s Sprints and IRA team championships in program history. He worked directly with the Varsity 2x and 4+ boats and mentored all novice walk-ons, while also being heavily involved in student-athlete recruitment. In 2021, Costas helped lead the Tigers to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association varsity eight national championship, the program’s first since 2003. The team was named IRA Women’s Lightweight Crew of the Year. Costas led the Varsity 2x to a gold medal at the 2022 Dad Vail Regatta and a bronze medal at the same event in 2021. The 2x also won gold at the 2022 Women’s Sprints and IRA Championships. The Varsity 4+ also won a bronze medal at the 2022 Women’s Sprints. Before moving to Princeton, Costas spent a year as the Director of R

the methods, philosophies, and techniques they use for programming and speed training. He has developed a true passion for Lehigh and its Athletics. At DeSales, Dylan was the captain of the lacrosse program and aided in leading the team to their first ever playoff win and conference championship appearance. He attended Rutgers Preparatory School where he was also captain of his high school wrestling team. Dylan Lives in Forks Township with his fiancé Melissa and enjoys the beach and sailing.

the sport of rowing. I'm very excited for Maria to begin working with our student-athletes and help bring their experience and development to another level.” Dupnock will play an important role in Lehigh’s training programs and will work directly with student-athletes on technique and skill development. She will join the travel and communication effort to identify and recruit talented future Mountain Hawks from around the world to the Lehigh program. In her senior season at UD, Dupnock competed in six races during the spring season and was a member of the varsity four boat that finished fourth at the CAA Championships. Dupnock coached at the Wilmington Youth Rowing Association from 2021-2023, starting as a novice coach implementing and overseeing daily practice plans for a group of middle & high school rowers. She then moved to the assistant coach role working with the varsity boys sweep and sculling teams with a focus on injury prevention through strength and mobility. Dupnock also gained experience at the Academy of Future Coaches, where she enhanced her coaching skills by attending workshops presented by members of the CRCA. Dupnock also has experience as a women’s team program leader for the Penn AC Golf High Performance Program. “I am thrilled to become a part of the Lehigh athletic department,” Dupnock said. “It was clear through the interview process that the department and its staff were incredibly enthusiastic about the development and success of our student athletes

2026 marks Nick Iliadis' first season on the Lehigh Rowing coaching staff, serving as Assistant Coach and Operations Coordinator. Iliadis arrives in Bethlehe...

Wayne Berger started rowing at Cornell University as an undergrad and later served as a coach at Salisbury School. He was also a faculty member at The Hotchkiss School from 1988 to 1991. In fall 2022, he returned to Hotchkiss after coaching, teaching, and working at Loomis Chaffee School, Groton School, and Deerfield Academy, as well as coaching at Harvard University. Coach Berger has led boats to the most prestigious rowing prizes, including three IRA National Championships, five Eastern Sprints Championships, and two Ladies Plate titles from the Henley Royal Regatta during his time at Harvard University; two NEIRA championships and a Princess Elizabeth Cup semi-finalist, as well as a finalist at the Henley Royal Regatta while at Groton School; and a 2012 Youth National Championship with Deerfield Academy. At Hotchkiss, in the program's fifth year and its first as a coxed fours program, Berger guided the boys' and girls' first boats to fifth and sixth places, respectively, at the New England Interscholastic Rowing Association Championships. While at Harvard, Coach Berger founded the Boston Rowing Club, and over five summers of coaching, his crews won seven championships and the overall points trophy at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, as well as four titles at the USRowing Club National Championships. Internationally, Berger served as the Assistant Men’s Junior Coach in 2012 and the Head Men’s Junior Coach in 2013, finishing seventh in the junior eight at the World Champio