Heavyweight Crew - Thank You, Coach

Yale's Steve Gladstone, Craig W. Johnson '68 Head Coach of Heavyweight Crew, has announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, capping a 13-year coaching career at Yale and a 50-plus year career that has spanned five schools.

[@valeriemcclain9001]

I had the privilege of having Steve as a coach, a teacher and a friend. A true visionary who has advanced not only rowing skills in thousands of athletes but has also made them all better human beings. Thanks for so many years, Steve!!!

[@JohnDuhring]

As a Cal rower during Steve’s first varsity-level role, I have watched the sport grow dramatically. He has truly lifted ALL boats! Thank you, Steve!

[@Lehmann108]

I've experienced so many coaches over my life both good and bad, but only one was a legend. Steve Gladstone so reminds me of him.

[@mellocello187]

Wow.

[@travelingwiththechaplain1591]

A beautiful man

[@benlewis2475]

Legend

[@waddles7564]

im gonna cry

[@Jimmyhendy]

will forever be a cal legend first and a brown legend second. too bad he couldn’t quite find it here. 6 & 5 > 3