
Coaches

Ann Carabillo
acarabillo@simsburyschools.net
Head Girls Coach (Spring 2019-Present)
Head Boys Coach, Varsity (Fall 1994-Fall 2018)
Novice Boys (Fall 1989-Spring 1994)
JV Boys (Spring 1991 and 1992)
Coach Carabillo rowed for Simsbury High School for 3 years, graduating in 1983. In her senior year, her boat was second at the Stotesbury Cup and third at the New England Championships. She continued rowing for four years at Northeastern University.
A Simsbury coach since 1989, she coached novice boys for five years, and has been coaching varsity boys since 1994. She coached the 2004 boys varsity to a silver medal at NEIRA and a berth in the USRowing Youth Invitational. Coach Carabillo identifies rowers who may be eligible for Junior National consideration. She received USRowing Coaching Level III Certification in 2001.
During the summer months, She manages programs for developing and aspiring rowers. Coach Carabillo tends to boathouse upkeep and equipment repair in between programs. She is also the president of the CPSRA and is the head seeder for the boys eight at the NEIRA.
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Vanessa Moors
Varsity Assistant Coach (Spring 2025)
Miss Porters School (2018-2023)
Brunswick School (2008-2012)
Pomfret-School (2003-2008)
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Vanessa Moors is a highly accomplished rowing coach and athlete with a rich history in the sport spanning over four decades. Born into a rowing family, she began her journey at age 8, inspired by her father Brian Thorne, a Canadian National Team member with multiple international medals. Vanessa's own competitive career has been equally impressive, earning accolades such as the 1994 Canadian Youth Sculler of the Year and over 10 gold medals at the Royal Canadian Henley. Her coaching achievements include multiple NEIRA medals, Silver Medal at Youth Nationals and consistently qualifying crews for NEIRA Championships. Vanessa has mentored numerous athletes who have gone on to successful Division 1 rowing careers including one who became a decorated national team member, competing in the 2016 Olympics. Earlier in her career, Vanessa coached at several schools and clubs where her teams secured medals at Stotesbury Cup, Canadian Schoolboy Championships and Henley regattas. She also served as the Head Coach for St. Catharines Youth Rowing from 1994 to 2004, focusing on developing young talent. Vanessa continues to compete at the masters level, having completed 25 Head of the Charles races. Beyond rowing, she is an accomplished runner and cyclist, with achievements including several marathons including the Boston Marathon in 2021.
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Ashley Atencio
Novice Girls Coach (Fall 2024 - Present)
Novice Girls Coach (Fall 1995- Spring 1996)

Amy Miranda
amymiranda@simsburyschools.net
Head Boys Coach (Spring 2024-Present)
Novice Girls Coach (Spring 2021- Fall 2023)
Coach Amy started her rowing journey in middle school. She attended the summer rowing camp. She began coxing her freshman year in high school and continued on to become the boys varsity coxswain here at Simsbury High School, coached by our very own Coach Carabillo. She then continued to cox briefly while attending Marist College. She returned to Simsbury Crew in the spring of 2021, excited to share a new and different perspective on coaching given her experience as a coxswain. The highlight of her history in rowing was racing in HOCR during her years as a varsity coxswain and watching her brother compete at the Royal Henley Regatta.

Molly Kottas
Varsity Assistant Coach (Fall 2023 - Present)
Novice Boys Coach (Fall 2021-Spring 2023)
