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Meet the Coaches
Houston Heat would not be the team it is today without the hard work and dedication of its coaches. They spend countless hours reviewing videos, going over seating charts and discussing racing strategies.
All the time and effort they put into the team are sometimes lost in the frenzy that is dragon boat racing but their leadership is the key to our victory. They are the heart and soul of our team. Learn more about our awesome coaches by clicking on their image below or scrolling further down the page.
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Coach Jeff continues the 2011 season as Houston Heat's Head Coach. His countless years of auto racing has given him a distinct advantage in knowing what it takes to win. His natural leadership abilities and encouraging coaching style puts the paddlers at ease before a race.
With an emphasize on teamwork as the key to success, Coach Jeff often sacrifices his own love for paddling by steering during a race to help the team focus and come together when it's crunch time. BACK to TOP
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Coach Albert has the noted distinction of being both a coach and the President of the Houston Heat Dragon Boat Club. Having picked up a paddle for the Houston races since 2000, he jumped on board and became one of the founding members of Houston Heat.
An active sports enthusiast -- from tennis, golf, baseball, basketball, skiing, you name it -- Coach Albert claims dragon boating has brought him the greatest enjoyment. Underneath the calm and "zen master" demeanor lurks a fierce competitor who has a constant drive for improvement in and out of the water.
Coach Albert also finds assisting Blind Fury, a dragon boat team consisting of visually impaired paddlers, especially rewarding and fulfilling. BACK to TOP
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Coach David's love for the sport spans decades. Having paddled overseas with numerous dragon boat clubs in countries like China and Singapore, he'll jump in a boat to paddle in a heartbeat.
With his participation in dragon boating events across Canada, Southeast Asia and the United States, Coach David serves as a valuable ambassador to the sport and to Houston Heat.
His continues to balance his committment to Houston Heat with his corporate team, Exmar/Conoco Phillips. BACK to TOP
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2013 Race Calendar
New Iberia, LA March 23 CANCELED
Austin, TX April 27 First Place Competitive Championship
Houston, TX May 4 First Place Competitive Championship
New Orleans, LA May 11 Third Place Premier Mix Division A Championship
Dallas, TX May 26 (Sun)
Toronto Canada June 22, 23
Shreveport, LA September 14
Woodlands, TX Tentative
Sugar Land, TX October 19, 20
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