Antionio Patino
Coach Antonio has been with LBRA for well over a decade. A proud Lake Brantley High School alum, he was part of the 2011 Men’s Scholastic State Championship LBRA team. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Central Florida, Antonio began his coaching career in 2013. He was instrumental in establishing Lyman’s middle school rowing program, expanding it to over 40 members in under two years.In 2019, Antonio returned to Lake Brantley Rowing as the Novice Men’s and Women’s Coach. The following year, he took on the roles of Varsity Women’s Coach and Head Coach. Under his leadership, the Women’s team won the Scholastic State Championship in 2021 and 2022. Notably, the 2022 Women’s Lightweight 4 achieved 3rd place at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia, followed by a 2nd place medal in 2023 and a first-place victory in 2024—marking Lake Brantley Rowing’s first trophy at this prestigious event. Coach Antonio is excited to continue building on his team’s success, nurturing returning rowers, and welcoming new athletes to the sport he is passionate about.
Regan armstrong
Coach Regan is in her fourth-year coaching, and her second year at Lake Brantley. She graduated from Stetson University in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in environmental studies. While at Stetson, Coach Regan was a coxswain for both the men's and women's teams. Coach Regan started her coaching career at Lake County Rowing Association while pursuing her master's degree in Global Sustainability at the University of South Florida. Coach Regan was the head middle school coach for two years before she left to start her career in the environmental engineering field. When not coaching the men's team at Lake Brantley, Coach Regan enjoys working out, reading, and visiting theme parks. Coach Regan looks forward to an exciting first season atLake Brantley, focusing on growing the men's program and racing fast boats!
Julia Engelland
Coach Julia began rowing for Lake Brantley starting in 2019 until she graduated in 2023. During her time there she was a 2 time scholastic state champion in the Women’s Junior 8+, Head of the Hooch medalist in the Lightweight 8+, as well as medaling in the Lightweight 4+ at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. Currently attending the University of Central Florida, Julia is studying Biology on the Pre-Vet track where she continues to row for the Central Florida Rowing club where she placed first at the Head of the Hooch, won a state championship, and raced in the A final in the Freshman/Novice 8+. Julia is now starting her second year as one of our middle school coaches.
Alex Hill
Coach Alex is making his return to LBRA for the 2025-2026 year as a Middle School Coach. Coach Alex was the high-school novice coach in 2022. Alex is a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida, where he also served as a coxswain. He brings a wealth of knowledge and will help train our middle school team to prepare them for high-school and even beyond.
The Pygmalion Effect
A psychological phenomenon where high expectations lead to improved performance.
Lake Brantley Rowing Association is very proud of the coaches that represent our teams. They all bring a depth of knowledge and experience as rowers, coxswains, and coaches. The coaches hold all of our rower to the highest standards to build on technique, performance, sportsmanship, comradery, and philanthropy. These traits are what make LBRA's athletes stand out.
