Steve

Coppola

Began Rowing: 1998
Training Location: Princeton, N.J.
Event (s): Sweep

Facts of Interest

At Princeton, Steve pursued a course in sport psychology. He chose to row because he loves water sports. Steve's favorite meal is grilled tuna, and he loves seafood in general. Steve considers himself politically conservative, and is an avid reader in his spare time. His favorite authors include C.S. Lewis, Robert Heinlein and Jimmy Buffett. Steve lists Glory Road by Heinlein as his favorite book and "Casablanca" as his favorite movie. He lists "House" as his favorite television show. Steve played basketball in high school and began rowing as a way to cross-train. He is a big fan of the Buffalo Sabres and lists the sporting event he would most like to attend as Game 3 of a Stanley Cup finals involving the Sabres. Steve loves country music, especially male vocalists such as Toby Keith, Brad Paisley and Jimmy Buffett. He used to enjoy fishing and is looking forward to going deep sea fishing with his cousin in Florida after the rowing season is complete.

International Results:
2008, Olympic Games, Men's Eight, 3^rd
2007, FISA World Championships, Men's, 4^th
2006, FISA World Championships, Men's Eight, 3^rd
2005, FISA World Championships, Men's Eight, 1^st
2004, FISA World Championships, Men's Four with Coxswain, 3^rd

National Results:
2007, U.S. National Championships, Men's Four with Coxswain, 1^st
2007, U.S. National Championships, Men's Eight, 2^nd
2006, IRA (Men's Collegiate) Championships, Men's Varsity Eight, 2^nd
2005, IRA (Men's Collegiate) Championships, Men's Varsity Eight, 2^nd
2005, Eastern Men's Sprints, Men's Varsity Eight, 2^nd